Governor Wolf Orders Closure of Non-Life Sustaining Businesses in PA “Gov. Tom Wolf has ordered all non-life sustaining businesses in Pennsylvania to close their physical locations as of 8 p.m. today to slow the spread of COVID-19. Enforcement actions against businesses that don’t comply will begin at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, March 21, according to […]
SBA Offering Low Interest Federal Disaster Loans for Working Capital During COVID-19
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is authorized to issue up to $2 million in loans, with a generous 3.75%/30 year repayment. For some companies, this may be a critical piece of their strategy for surviving economic setbacks during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans offer up to $2 million in assistance […]
Getting the Word Out on Addressing the National ‘Skills Shortage’ in Manufacturing
The skills gap and worker shortage gripping the nation’s economy drives many employers to wonder, “What if I invest in training my workers, and they leave?” The Manufacturers’ Association answers, “What if you don’t train, and they stay?” Based in York County since 1906 and covering a ten-county region here in the Mid-State, The Manufacturers’ Association offers […]
Association Announces Navy SEAL TEAM SIX Leader Rob O’Neill, as Guest and Keynote for the 2020 Annual Event
The Manufacturers’ Association’s 114th Annual Event NEW DATE: Tuesday, October 13, 2020 Waldner Performing Arts Center at York College of Pennsylvania Navy SEAL Team Leader Rob O’Neill to be Guest and Keynote at Manufacturers’ Association’s 2020 Annual Event (York, Pa.) – Robert O’Neill, Former SEAL Team Six Leader, Naval Special Warfare Development Group, and a […]
New Member Sponsor Opportunities for 2020: Standup and Support Your Regional Manufacturers’ Association!
The Manufacturers’ Association has just released it’s 2020 Member Event Sponsorships for its manufacturing and associate members! This listing provides a listing of member events planned and the wide variety of member and business sponsorships available to support the organization’s many activities and overall mission of bringing training, networking and member education to businesses throughout […]
The Manufacturers’ Association Names its New Apprentice Coordinator
The Manufacturers’ Association has announced the appointment of Chris Zimmerman as apprentice coordinator, to head its Apprentice Training programs. Chris will be responsible for serving as a program liaison with regional employers, career counselors in area school districts, and students looking to develop professional careers in manufacturing. Having served as an instructor for many years […]
‘Export Controls Under ITAR’ – Presented by World Trade Center & The Manufacturers’ Association January 9, 2020
‘Export Controls under the ITAR’ Thursday, January 9, 2020 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Presented by the World Trade Center of Central PA and The Manufacturers’ Association Learn how to comply with U.S. export control requirements for munitions items/defense articles, as set forth by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Understand why your products […]
New 2019 Association Wage & Salary Survey Highlights Demand to Fill Skilled Jobs
(York, Pa.) – The latest annual Wage & Salary Survey just released by the Manufacturers’ Association clearly highlights the continued need of the region’s manufacturing employers to find skilled workers to fill key roles in their organizations. Currently 92% of manufacturers are facing that challenge. In addition, helping make available future careers for new job […]
Create a More Effective Workforce with an Apprenticeship Through the Association!
The Manufacturers’ Association works directly with 400 member businesses, including some of South Central Pennsylvania’s most venerable employers, plus the members of seven industry-specific partnerships. In 2018, The Manufacturers’ Association trained 2,000 people in the skills needed on factory floors and in offices. Read more in the article here. Contact The Manufacturers’ Association at (717)843-3891, office@mascpa.org, […]