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Utah businesses explore Mexico, prepare for impact of potential Trump tariffs
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Utah manufacturers and businesses are bracing and preparing for significant economic impacts as President-elect Donald Trump reiterates plans to impose steep tariffs on imports from China, Mexico and Canada. The proposed tariffs aim to...
12 Days of Utah Gifts 2024
It has been a very busy December and I think we are all excited to celebrate with our friends and families. With the lack of snow, working with these companies to bring a spotlight to 12 amazing gifts from Utah companies definitely helped us get into the spirit! Thank...
The UMA Foundation announces its first(s) …
The UMA Foundation is proud to announce that we are the recipients of the Scaling that Works grant from the National MEP Network in collaboration with the Blue Forge Alliance Foundation. This grant was awarded to programs with proven success to build a...
2024 Holiday gift guide
This holiday season, we’ve done the legwork for you! Our carefully curated guide showcases a wide array of locally crafted treasures that are sure to delight. Whether you’re looking for the perfect stocking stuffer, a unique gift for a coworker, essential travel...
UMA Gala Round-up
The sun has set on another successful Utah Manufacturers Association Annual Awards Gala! This cowboy themed night on the town was a sold out event celebrating and recognizing the hard work of manufacturers across the State of Utah. This wild west soiree kicked off...
Torus Nova Spin Named to TIME’s Best Inventions of 2024
Torus, a leader in advanced energy storage solutions, is proud to announce that its Torus Nova Spin™ has been named one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2024. This prestigious recognition highlights Torus Nova Spin's breakthrough in Flywheel Energy Storage Systems (FESS)...
SMITH MFG Earns 2024 Women in Manufacturing Awards
SMITH – global market leader in snow goggles and helmets and industry innovator across bike helmets, sport, lifestyle, and prescription eyewear – is pleased to share two of its employees have earned the 2024 Women in Manufacturing Award from the Utah Manufacturers...
UMA Recognized as One of the 100 Utah Companies Championing Women
The Utah Manufacturers Association was recently recognized as one of the 100 Companies Championing Women by Inspire in Utah. This initiative was created to recognize and highlight the stories of 100 Utah companies and organizations that offer family-friendly policies...
UMA Launches New Consortium to Elevate the Flexible Product Fabrication Industry
New emerging industry The Flexible Product Fabrication (FPF) industry, also known as Cut & Sew, in Utah has doubled in the number of companies over the past 20 years, with the most rapid growth within the last five years. The emerging Flexible Product...
Why Manufacturers Need Immediate R&D Expensing
For more than two years, manufacturers have not been able to immediately deduct their R&D expenses—and it’s taken a toll, particularly on small businesses. What’s going on: For more than 70 years, the U.S. tax code allowed manufacturers to immediately deduct...
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HOW THE 2024 UTAH LEGISLATION WILL AFFECT MANUFACTURERS
f you’re a listener on the iMpact podcast Making Utah, you’ll know that we spoke to president of the Utah Manufacturers Association, Todd Bingham, at the beginning of the legislative session back in January. Lawmakers and state representatives met for 45...
What Manufacturers Should Know Heading Into the 2024 Legislative Session
Podcast Episode What Manufacturers Should Know Heading Into the 2024 Legislative Session Making Utah The legislative session in Utah starts TODAY! About 1,500 bills have been filed and 150 of those may affect Utah manufacturing in some way. Naturally, we had to get...
Alta Racks: Designing & Manufacturing a Superior Bike Rack
Podcast Episode Alta Racks: Designing & Manufacturing a Superior Bike Rack Making Utah Episode Description Ali Yazdian transitioned from defense engineer to entrepreneur when he set out to make a military-grade bike rack that handles off-roading with ease and...
$500,000 in SBA Grants Available to Small Utah Companies Ready to Pursue Global Opportunities
SALT LAKE CITY, UT (September 19, 2023) — Utah has received $500,000 to support export growth among small businesses thanks to the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) competitive State Trade Expansion Program (STEP). The grant aims to enhance global success for...
Dr. Tulinda Larsen, president of UAMMI, drives change for women’s equality and empowerment in the workplace
Salt Lake City—Dr. Tulinda Larsen, President of the Utah Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Initiative (UAMMI), is making waves in the pursuit of women’s equality and empowerment in the workplace. Inspired by Sheryl Sandberg’s seminal book ‘Lean In: Women, Work, and...
Overregulation Hurts Manufacturing
Manufacturing is booming in Ohio, as payrolls swell and economic output in the sector breaks records—but continued success could be in jeopardy if Washington continues its current regulatory onslaught, Ohio Manufacturers’ Association President Ryan Augsburger writes...
UAMMI is here to help with Manufacturing Modernization Grant Program applications
Kaysville—The $10-million Utah Manufacturing Modernization grant incentivizes Utah businesses to modernize, establish, relocate, retain, or develop manufacturing in the state. Its goal is to modernize manufacturing, increase supply chain resilience, and decrease...
UAMMI Brings CrossTalk Tours, Conference to Southeast Utah
The Utah Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Initiative (UAMMI) CrossTalk tours and conference took place in Carbon and Emery counties on Sept. 21 and 22. This venture began when UAMMI officials and supporting chemical engineering companies toured the San Rafael...
Podcast: Utah’s Manufacturing Industry
This podcast series features business and government leaders discussing what it’s like to live and work in the great state of Utah. The Business Elevated podcast is available on Apple...
New Tax Credit to Fully Offset the Cost for Small Businesses Who Provide Paid Leave for Employees to Get Vaccinated
The White House is making a special request to the MEP National Network because of our unique relationship and access to the nation’s small and medium-sized manufacturers. The Network can make a difference in helping to get the country vaccinated and ending this...