Mark Your Calendars for Manufacturing Day, Oct 6 – Learn How You Can Play a Part

| General Government Relations

Manufacturing Day (MFG DAY) is meant to bring industry leaders together to address in a coordinated effort the misperceptions about manufacturing, the skilled labor shortage they face, connect with future generations, take charge of the public image of manufacturing, and ensure the ongoing prosperity of the whole industry. This year, MFG DAY is on Friday, October 6 and the marine industry has an opportunity to be a part of the movement by hosting an event, endorsing the day, or participating in a variety of other ways, which how-to planning guides and more have been provided on the MFG DAY website.

Manufacturing Day is a vital tool for educating the public on manufacturing’s economic importance in the United States, highlighting the many jobs it creates throughout the nation. In addition, it is a recruitment tool for employing talented Americans in this important industry.

Already a participant? Download the Endorser Kit, which provides a number of simple, concrete actions you can take to help spread the word about Manufacturing Day, plus additional resources to make the most of your participation. Features of the kit include:

  • An official MFG DAY Endorser badge to add to your website
  • Official MFG DAY Endorser graphics for Facebook, Google+, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube
  • 15 posts for Facebook, Google+, and LinkedIn
  • 15 posts for Twitter
  • 3 emails to send to your email marketing list
  • Additional MFG DAY resources you can use to develop your own materials to promote MFG DAY.

To learn more about Manufacturing Day, host, or find and event, visit www.mfgday.com/. Be a part of the social media conversation using #MFGDAY17.