- May 1, 2024
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October is nationally designated as Manufacturing Month to recognize and promote the success of U.S. manufacturers in the global marketplace, and the Volusia Manufacturers Association will kick off the month by celebrating National Manufacturing Day on Oct. 6 with “We Make It Here!” Day.
Volusia and Flagler counties are home to over 500 manufacturing companies. Those companies employ over 12,000 people, pay an average annual wage of $61,354 and contribute over $1.3 billion to the gross domestic product, according to a press release.
Representatives from local manufacturers will speak at schools on “We Make it Here Day,” an initiative that will continue throughout the month.
ABB, an Ormond Beach maker of electrical connectors, will also display its products at the Ormond Beach Public Library during the month.
On Oct. 14, VMA will present the fourth annual Robot Brawl, a collaboration of students and manufacturers building robots together at Jackie Robinson Ballpark to compete in a battle for supremacy.
Then, on Oct. 19, CareerSource Flagler Volusia will host an interactive career showcase for local high school students at ERAU’s Mori Hosseini Student Union Event Center.
The VMA has worked since 1980 to inform the community about the diverse manufacturers in the region.
To get involved with VMA and engaged in the manufacturing community in our area, visit vmaonline.com.
