FCMA Has A New Website

Jane Bachtell

Have you logged onto www.fcmaweb.com lately? If you haven’t, you have missed seeing our new website design.

FCMA member company, Interchanges, has worked diligently to redesign our site, based on input from the Executive and Public Relations Committee. This redesign includes the new FCMA logo as well as our new tagline “Driving the Future of Manufacturing” which acknowledges our logistics partners as an integral part of our association.

You will be pleased with the great look and excellent functionality of the new site. New features include:

  1. Our new logo and tagline
  2. As an added value to our Platinum Plus members, a banner at the top half of the site is reserved exclusively for these valuable members. Each Platinum Plus member will have their company image and logo - as well as a description of their company - appear at this location. All PP companies will rotate equally on the home page.
  3. Logos for the Gold, Silver and Patron FCMA sponsors will appear at the bottom of the home page.
  4. Easy paths to find information on:
    • how YOU can get involved in FCMA
    • FCMA calendar of events
    • manufacturing news
    • job postings
    • member testimonials
    • pertinent contact information
    • important links
    • how to become an FCMA member
    • a list of current FCMA member companies and much more
  5. Easy to use Member Log-in (and one that retains your username/password) that will take you to proprietary information such as FCMA Community and FCMA Membership Directory.

A special thanks to Nelson Bruton and the staff at Interchanges for all their hard work, guidance and expertise in creating a site that depicts FCMA as a leader in manufacturing and allows us to effectively serve our current members while providing complete membership information and benefits for companies who may wish to join this important association.

We encourage all of you to bookmark the site, refer to it often for content on important manufacturing news and issues , connect with other FCMA members through FCMA Community and to create a link to our website on your company website homepage.*

We appreciate your patience as we fine-tune the site over the next few days.

*Contact the FCMA staff to find out details about this feature.

Welcome to…

Eagle SWS
Contact: Ron Chandler, Business Development
Phone: (904) 632-0008
4502 Lenox Avenue, Jacksonville, FL 32205

…environmental industrial and emergency response services.

Sponsor: FCMA

SBA 504 Loan Program Workshop - May 11

Think all credit is frozen? Think again… Economic recovery is slow and it seems there is nowhere to turn. Commercial lenders are faced with tightened credit guidelines, and some have quit making small business loans altogether. Come hear about this little known yet powerful financing alternative and learn how your company can benefit. Click here for information!

HR Strategic Planning Workshop

When: Wednesday, May 25, 2011, 7:30 AM–11:00 AM
Location:University of North Florida – University Center
Cost: $35 for Members / $50 Non-Members
RSVP: sherri@fcmaweb.com

Click here for more information.

Wage & Benefit Survey

It’s that time of year again! If you are a manufacturer, we want you to get the full benefit of your membership by taking part. Participating manufacturers receive a free copy and members may purchase—results will be available August 1. Click here to download the questionnaire; response is due by June 30. Information provided will be treated with the strictest of confidence. Results are published in summary only with no individual company information divulged. E-mail Sherri if you have any questions or if you participated last year and would like to use your 2010 data.

2011 Crane Awards

Announcing the Crane Awards
Outstanding Employee Award Banquet
UNF University Center, Jacksonville, Florida
September 16, 2011 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Click here for more information about the Crane Awards and how you can get involved.
Please contact Maria for more information.

Sponsorship Opportunities

FCMA is looking for sponsors for the 2011 Crane Awards. Click here to find out about sponsorships opportunities. If you are interested please contact Maria.

MAF Events

Manufacturers Association of Florida (MAF) is teaming up with the Volusia Manufacturers Association to bring you two back to back events. Both events will take place at Daytona State College and agendas are posted on their website with registration materials. Registration is now open so feel free to register online at www.mafmfg.com.

Legislative Session Post Session Briefing and Volusia Plant Tours - May 18

Discussion Forum on Educating and Certifying Florida’s Manufacturing Workforce - May 19

The 8th Annual Manufacturers Summit & Global Marketplace for Florida manufacturers is scheduled for November 30-December 1, 2011 at the Hyatt Regency Airport Hotel, Orlando, FL. Click here for more information.

May General Meeting

The location for our General Meeting on May 23, 4:00-6:00PM is TBD. Stay tuned to our website and Voice for details.


A special thanks to The Ronco Group for hosting our April 25 meeting. Ronco owns and operates several companies that provide industrial and commercial contracting services and manufacturing facilities. Golf Committee Chairman Charlie Moore of Southland Waste Systems (pictured below) was presented with a plaque for his service by Community Relations Committee Chairman Joe Durkin of Aerotek.


Congrats to Golf Tournament Winners!

More than 100 members and guests participated in our annual golf tournament on April 30, benefiting our UNF Engineering School scholarship program. It was a major success for FCMA and provided an excellent opportunity for networking and fellowship.

Member companies who played in this year’s tournament include: Aerostar Environmental Services, Auld & White Constructors, BAE Systems Southeast Shipyards, Colomer USA, Fifth Third Bank, GeoSyntec, Golder Associates, Harbinger, Interchanges, Jaxport, Konica Minolta, McCurdy Walden, Medtronic, Miller Electric, Moran Environmental, North Point Promotions, Peak 10, Rex Corporation, Saft, Solantic, Southland Waste, Spectrum Logistics, Swisher International, UNF, Vistakon, Water Recovery, Wayne Automatic Fire, White Electrical, WJ Sapp, and Yotta280.

Congratulations to all of our winners and thank you to everyone who participated and helped to make FCMA’s 2010 Charity Golf Tournament such a big success!

First place went to Southland Waste Systems

Second place went to University of North Florida

Third place went to Swisher International

“Most Honest” Team went to Auld & White Constructors

Thank you to our 2011 Golf sponsors

Hole Sponsors
Aegis Environmental, Aerostar Environmental Services, Anheuser-Busch, Inc., Auld & White Constructors, Inc., BAE Systems Southeast Shipyards, Bacardi, BB&T (Branch Banking & Trust), BBVA Compass Bank, Coca-Cola Bottling Co., Colomer USA, Inc., Enterprise Fleet Management, Florida Power & Light Co., Geosyntec Consultants, Harbinger, Ian Martin LTD, Interchanges, Jacksonville Port Authority, Jo-Kell, Inc., Medtronic, Miller Electric Company, Pilot Pen Corporation, Randstad, Rex Corp., Rogers Towers, Saft America, Solantic, Southland Waste Systems, Spectrum Logistics, Swisher International, Inc., UNF, Vistakon, W. J. Sapp & Son, Inc., Yotta280

Silent Auction, Goody Bags, and Prizes
Aegis Fire Protection, Aerostar Environmental Services, Aerotek, AET, AFLAC, Anheuser-Busch, Bacardi, BAE Systems Southeast Shipyards, Bridgestone Firestone, Coca-Cola, Colomer USA, Corporate Traffic, Enterprise Leasing, Fifth Third Bank, FlexiCrew Staffing, Florida Times Union, Geosyntec, Heinz Portion Control, Henry’s Hickory, Hydro Aluminum, Ian Martin LTD, Jaxon Industrial, Jo-Kell, Les Loggins Marketing, Main Metal Recycling, Maxwell House, North Point Promotions, Omni Hotel, Pal-King Pallets, Pilot Pen of America, Pine Castle, Renessenz LLC, Rex Corporation, Rogers Towers, South Atlantic Systems Group, Southland Waste, Spectrum Logistics, St. Johns County Chamber, Sticky Fingers, Strong Haven, Suncoast Industrial, Swisher International, Talagy, The Jacksonville Bank, Ver-E-Safe Solutions, Waste Management, Wayne Automatic Fire Sprinklers, Yotta280

Thank you to our Golf committee!


We especially appreciate the leadership of Charlie Moore, Chairman and Kal Patel, Assistant-Chairman (pictured right) for their leadership and hard work.

Committee:
Charlie Moore, Chairman, Southland Waste Systems
Kal Patel, Assistant Chairman, Aerotek
John Townsend, Aerostar Environmental Services
Mike Marlette, Aerotek
Matt Sloan, AFLAC
Wanda Fort, AFLAC
Lisa Diaz, Corporate Traffic
Julie Hudson, Silent Auction Coordinator, Fifth Third Bank
Jane Pomar, Silent Auction Coordinator, Ian Martin
Omni Hotels & Resorts Jeanne Galvin
Tyler Holley, Peak 10
Jennifer Grimes, Peak 10
Greg Wellstead, Spectrum Logistics
Trina Williams, Sticky Fingers
Dan Heald, SunCoast Industrial Services
Nathan Clayton, Talagy
Dave Euler, US Security Associates
Amanda Osborne, Wachovia

Tallahassee Lobbying Trip

On April 5-6 fifteen attendees traveled to Tallahassee this year to walk the halls during session. The group met with legislators throughout the day and hosted a reception/dinner in the evening. After the dinner, members were treated to a special after-hours tour of the old Capitol Museum with a history lesson from Representative Lake Ray.
Below are pictures of the FCMA delegation with Lieutenant Governor Jennifer Carroll (left) and Secretary of DEP Herschel Vinyard (right).


OSHA Workshop

OSHA Workshop – April 27: Eric Peterson with OSHA presented information on the latest in workplace safety. His presentation is available on the Workforce Development’s page on the FCMA website. A few highlights were:

  • Updates / Penalty changes
  • Top 25 for General Industry citations
  • Ways to Reduce preventable accidents and injuries
  • Abatement period instead of a citation


Jerry Mallot, Executive Director of Cornerstone/Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce, shared with the group what activities are involved in attracting and keeping businesses in Jacksonville (actually regionally they cover a seven county area). One-third of its clients are international businesses looking at Jacksonville and a little more than that are manufacturing prospects.


Advanced Disposal Services… has bought Countywide Waste Disposal of Macclenny, which has about 500 residential customers and 55 commercial customers.

BAE Southeast Shipyards… was featured in an article in the Jacksonville Business Journal.

BB&T Corp… hired Ryan Tiedeberg as business services officer for the Jacksonville market.

CSX Transportation… will add about 900 positions this year, including some in Jacksonville, to handle increased business and meet a federal mandate.

Elkins Constructors… will do a renovation at Timuquana Country Club, just north of NAS Jax.

Fifth Third Bank… opened a new branch at the intersection of Southside and Atlantic. Click here to read an article about it.

Fowler White Boggs… hired Mary Scheps Scott as an associate in its Jacksonville office.

Golder Associates… welcomes Joseph Brown PE, Kris Crockett and Brian Price to its Jacksonville office. Golder also recently promoted Gregory Powell, PE was promoted to Level 7 Practice/Program Leader, Sandy Padrick to Level 5 Senior Scientist, Blake Holcomb PE to Level 3 Project Engineer, Madeline Banks CHMM to Level 3 Project Geologist, Kari Reno to Level 3 Project Scientist/Industrial Hygienist, and Lindsay Greiner to Business Level 3 Operations Manager Assistant.

Jacksonville Aviation Authority… the number of passengers traveling through JIA last month increased 4 percent from March 2010. The amount of cargo handled by the airport increased 11 percent.

JEA… was featured in an article in the Jacksonville Business Journal about nuclear option for electricity supply.

Kelly Services… hired Jason Bennett as business development representative for its health care and information technology division and John De Wane as a business development representative for its commercial division.

Medtronic… was listed as the number 2 medical equipment and supplies company in Jacksonville by the Jacksonville Business Journal.

Solantic… was featured in an article in the Jacksonville Business Journal about it’s new owner and an article about it’s merger with Baptist Health.

Swisher International… promoted Jonathan Lawrence to senior designer.

Turner Pest Control… hired Jeff Ratliff as vice president of commercial sales for Jacksonville and branches in Daytona, Ocala, and Tampa.

University of North Florida… Dean of Continuing Education Robert Wood was featured in an article in the Jacksonville Business Journal Journal about the school’s bid for work force development centers.

Jacksonville Business Journal… The following FCMA members were listed in the JBJ as one of the top law firms in Jacksonville:

  • 1. Rogers Towers PA
  • 2. Holland & Knight LLP
  • 3. Smith Hulsey & Busey
  • 4. Akerman Senterfitt
  • 6. Fowler White Boggs
  • 8. McGuireWoods LLP
  • 9. Smith, Gambrell & Russell LLP
  • 30. Constangy, Brooks & Smith LLP
  • 51. Ford & Harrison LLP

Jacksonville Business Journal… The following FCMA members were listed in the JBJ as one of the Top 40 Under 40. Click here to read the article.

  • Evender Spradlin, Batson-Cook Co.
  • Erik Sharpe, Brasfiled & Gorrie
  • Erica Courtney, Courtney Consulting Solutions
  • Charles Jimerson, Jimerson & Wilson PA
  • Melissa Nelson, McGuireWoods LLP
  • Donnie Smith, Miller Electric Co.
  • Kelli O’Leary, Solantic

Jacksonville Business Journal… The following FCMA members were listed in the JBJ as one of the top independent insurance agencies in Jacksonville:

  • 3. Cecil W. Powell & Co.
  • 5. Brown & Brown Insurance

Jacksonville Business Journal… The following FCMA members were listed in the JBJ as one of the top banks in Jacksonville:

  • 1. Bank of America
  • 3. Wells Fargo (Wachovia)
  • 5. BB&T - Branch Banking & Trust
  • 6. BBVA Compass Bank
  • 8. The Jacksonville Bank12. Fifth Third Bank

  • Higher transportation costs here to stay - “The next two years look bright for trucking companies because they have come out of the recession better-run, with far less competition and more pricing power.”
  • Trade pact could spark port - “The expected passage of a long-delayed free trade pact with Colombia will boost export cargo through the ports of Jacksonville and Fernandina and allow local exporters to gain more business.”
  • Incentives approved to secure 130 jobs - “The Jacksonville Economic Development Commission voted April 14 to approve more than $500,000 in financial incentives for the creation of about 130 jobs at two companies looking to expand in Northeast Florida.”

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