WI Manufacturer of the Year Nominees Include 6 Alliance Manufacturers
The MOTY awards program recognizes manufacturers for outstanding achievements in areas including effective research and development, export activity, profitable growth, commitment to employees, commitment to total quality, investment in training and retraining, and commitment to community.
Companies are placed in four size categories based on company-wide employee count. A Workforce Development Grand Award is also given for manufacturers who are leading the way in workforce development best practices. The 2013 winners will be announced on February 27, 2014 at a black-tie ceremony at the Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee.
Congratulations to the following Alliance members among this year’s nominees!
· Alto-Shaam, Inc. - Large & Workforce Development (Menomonee Falls)
· GE's Waukesha gas engines - Mega (Waukesha)
· KHS USA, Inc. - Large & Workforce Development (Waukesha)
· Sign Effectz, Inc. - Small (Milwaukee)
· Tailored Label Products, Inc. - Small & Workforce Development (Menomonee Falls)
· Waukesha Metal Products - Medium & Workforce Development (Sussex)
A countywide chamber of commerce, the Waukesha County Business Alliance has more than 900 member companies representing 60,000+ employees and is a strong driving force ensuring the region’s economic vitality.
A program of the Waukesha County Business Alliance, the Waukesha County Manufacturing Alliance serves as a platform for manufacturers to share ideas, encourage innovation, work together to transform the image of manufacturing and target new talent, in partnership with First Business Bank, Michael Best & Friedrich LLP, R&R Insurance Services, Inc. and Sikich LLP.
The Waukesha County Business Alliance and leading area manufacturers formed the Waukesha County Manufacturing Alliance in 2010 in response to the critical needs of our manufacturing employers. Manufacturing accounts for 20% of industry -- or 1 in 5 jobs -- in Waukesha County. An unstable economy, coupled with negative perceptions of manufacturing, has made it imperative that the group dispel the myth that American manufacturing is “dead.” The Manufacturing Alliance holds CEO listening sessions, programs, and manufacturing tours for external audiences – all highlighting that manufacturing is “alive and well” in Waukesha County and the region.
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About Waukesha County Business Alliance
Waukesha County Business Alliance is a countywide chamber of commerce with over 900 member companies, representing over 60,000 employees. The mission of the Alliance is to drive economic growth in Waukesha County by fostering a vibrant business community built on a foundation of four pillars: Advocacy, Development, Networking and Promotion. The Alliance provides opportunities for its members to advocate on behalf of the business community, develop themselves and their employees, network and build strong business relationships and promote their business.