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• General Meeting and Plant Tour of Infinity Industrial Controls

  • When
    March 27, 2025
  •  
    11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    1057 Cephas Rd, Clearwater, FL 33765
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  GENERAL MEETING & PLANT TOUR OF

  Infinity Industrial Controls 

  
  

  Sponsored by Wesco Anixter and Lakeridge Winery

  
  

  • Date: Thursday, March 27, 2025
  • Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
  • Location: 1057 Cephas Rd, Clearwater, FL 33765

  Lunch & Refreshments provided by: Rick Pitterle of Wesco Anixter

  Wine tasting hosted by: Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards

  Agenda

  Arrival & Networking – 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

  BAMA Meeting – 11:30 AM – 11:45 AM

  Company Overview & Sponsor Introductions- 11:45 AM– 12:15 PM

  • Infinity Industrial Controls
  • Wesco Anixter
  • Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards

  Facility Tour-12:15 PM-12:45 PM

  Wine Sampling & Networking Lunch 12:45 PM – 2:00 PM

  Dress Code: Closed toe shoes
  

  Parking: Infinity lot & across the street

  Thank you, Sponsors:

    
  

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• Manufacturing Succession Planning: Owners Focus Group

  • When
    April 09, 2025
  •  
    11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Location: SPC Epicenter, room BD2-304, 13805 58th St N, Clearwater, FL 33760

  
  

  
  

  Join BAMA, Pinellas Economic Development, and the College of Business of St. Petersburg College for a conversation about how to assist manufacturers in their transition process when stepping out of the organization. This focus group aims to create an incubator program that will provide support and companionship to owners in this process. Your feedback will help make the curriculum and program structure. 

  • Date: April 9th
  • Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
  • Location: SPC Epicenter, Room BD2-304
  • Address: 13805 58th St N, Clearwater, FL 33760

  Lunch will be provided.

  Facilitators:

  • Beth Galic – BAMA Executive Director
  • Robert Monaco – BAMA Business Advisor
  • Corey McCaster – OSBSD Division Director
  • Kurt Forster – SBDC Center Manager
  • Emmanuel Hernandez Agosto – Dean, College of Business, St. Petersbury College

  
  

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• Made In Tampa Bay Expo and Job Fair

  • When
    April 09, 2025
  •  
    2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    The EpiCenter (13805 58th St N, Clearwater, FL 33760)
  • Registered
    45 registrants

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  The Made in Tampa Bay Expo and Job Fair

  Presented by BAMA and Career Source
  April 9, 2025 | 2:00 - 6:00 PM
  The EpiCenter, Tampa Bay

  Discover the Power of Local Manufacturing!
  Join us at the Made in Tampa Bay Expo and Job Fair to explore the incredible products made right here in our community and meet local manufacturers seeking to hire skilled workers!

  This free, public event will give you the opportunity to learn about the manufacturing industry in Tampa Bay, connect with local businesses, and find out how you can contribute to the region's growing economy.

  Event Highlights:

  • Product Showcase: Explore the diverse array of products manufactured locally in Tampa Bay. Meet the innovators behind these products and discover how they are made.
  • Job Fair for Manufacturing Industry: Connect directly with manufacturers who are hiring. Learn about available opportunities and how to build a career in the thriving manufacturing sector.
  • Networking: Engage with local business owners, potential employers, and other job seekers to build connections in the manufacturing industry.

  For Manufacturing Companies: Showcase Your Business and Meet Job Seekers
  Manufacturers—this event is the perfect platform to exhibit your products, expand your visibility, and find qualified employees. By registering for a booth, you can directly engage with job seekers, share your company’s story, and promote career opportunities in your field.
  Booth registration is now open!

  Booth Registration Information:

  • Who should register?: Any local manufacturing business looking to showcase their products and meet potential employees.
  • Booth Cost: 
  • $150 for members
  • $450 for non-members (includes one year BAMA membership)
  • What's included?: Your booth will include a 10x10 space, a table, and two chairs. Electrical outlets are available upon request.
  • Deadline to Register: April 1, 2025
  • How to Register: Visit www.bama-fl.org/event-5931713 to reserve your booth today or contact us at karlin@bama-fl.org for more details.

  Location:
  The EpiCenter
  13805 58th St N, Clearwater, FL 33760

  Don't Miss Out!

  This is your chance to learn more about what’s made right in your own backyard and connect with the vibrant manufacturing industry in Tampa Bay. Whether you're a local manufacturer looking to hire or a job seeker ready to explore new opportunities, the Made in Tampa Bay Expo and Job Fair is the event for you!

     
  

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• General Meeting and Tour of Coke Florida

  • When
    April 16, 2025
  •  
    10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
  • Location
    Coke Florida, 9102 Sabal Industrial Blvd, Tampa, Florida
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  BAMA General Meeting and

  Tour of Coke Florida

  
  

  • Date:  April 16th, 2025
  • Time:  10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
  • Where: Coke Florida, 9102 Sabal Industrial Blvd, Tampa

  Event Agenda:

  • BAMA General Meeting: 10:45 AM
  • Company Overview: 11:00 - 11:30 AM
  • Facility Tour: 11:30 - 12:30 PM
  • Networkind & Refreshments: 12:30 - 1:30 PM

  Coke Florida is a family-owned Coca-Cola bottler with an exclusive sales and distribution territory covering over 21 million consumers across 47 Florida counties. We proudly contribute to Florida’s economy through our best-in-class local business operations, providing value to our customers, community engagement, and a growing workforce of 5,000 associates.
  In 2024, Coke Florida was recognized as a US Best Managed Company by Deloitte-Private and The Wall Street Journal for a third consecutive year.

  Learn More: https://cokeflorida.com/

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• BAMA Annual Awards Banquet

  • When
    June 19, 2025
  •  
    5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Shanna and Bryan Glazer JCC, 522 N Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606

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  Annual Awards Banquet

  Date: Thursday, June 19th, 2025

  Time: 5:00 - 8:00 PM

  Location: Shanna and Bryan Glazer Family JCC, 522 N Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606

  
  

  You are cordially invited to BAMA's  Annual Awards Banquet. This event celebrates, and awards BAMA member companies and individuals who have made a difference in the local community and within the organization through our Manufacturer of the Year and Emerging Leader awards. This event will be a great way to connect with BAMA members and other supporters from the business community. This will be a night of celebration and accomplishments for the manufacturing industry!

  
  

  PROGRAM

  Networking and Cocktail Reception:  Come connect with our finalists, student robotics teams, STEM fair winners, scholarship winners past and present and those from the manufacturing and the business community. Enjoy the interactive robotics demonstrations! 

  Keynote Speaker: Audrey McGuckin, Audrey spent over 10 years as the Chief Talent Officer for Jabil, a $27 billion company. She has led over ten CEO Succession transitions, as well as DEI strategy work that resulted in double digit growth for minority representation. She spent 5 years collaborating with Harvard Business School designing cutting edge leadership programs for executives.

  Award Winners: 2024-2025 BAMA member award winners announced, celebrate the Manufacturer of the Year, meet STEM fair & scholarship winners.

  Menu: Enjoy a delicious plated dinner while you enjoy our program.

  • Romaine lettuce salad
  • Duet of Sirloin and rock shrimp
  • Peanut Butter Chocolate Mousse or Tres Leche Cake
  • One Drink Ticket per Guest
  • Cash Bar Available

  ** Vegetarian meal available upon request **

  BAMA Announcements: Learn all the exciting things happening with the organization.

  Suggested Attire:  Business Casual

  PLATINUM SPONSOR

  
  

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