Operational Excellence
Putting Excellence into Operational Excellence
Putting Excellence into Operational Excellence The Georgia Association of Manufacturers (GAM) hosted its first-ever Operational Excellence Conference June 13 – 15. Nearly 170 manufacturers, associates and stakeholders attended. The event was held at the Cloudland Resort near LaFayette and included a tour of the world-class GE/Roper manufacturing facility, extensive discussion on many critical manufacturing topics,…
Read MoreGAM Spring Meeting 2025: One for the Ages
GAM Spring Meeting 2025: One for the Ages Rough estimate: Over the course of my work life, I have attended over 10,000 meetings – ranging from one-hour staff sessions to multi-day blow-out conferences. That’s a lot of meetings. To quote former President Biden, “No joke.” I can remember the worst of them. An epic yelling…
Read MoreGAM Spring Meeting: Smith + Howard CEO to present on Succession Planning for manufacturers
GAM Spring Meeting: Smith + Howard CEO to present on Succession Planning for manufacturers Smith + Howard CEO Sean Taylor GAM is delighted that Sean Taylor, CEO, Smith + Howard, will be attending our Spring Meeting to deliver a keynote presentation and moderate an expert panel on succession planning for manufacturers. Smith +…
Read MoreFrom Paper to Digital: Transforming Georgia’s Manufacturing Landscape
From Paper to Digital: Transforming Georgia’s Manufacturing Landscape For almost thirty years I’ve worked in technology in Georgia. Beginning in the 1990’s, I worked on some of the largest web and digital properties, like CNN, Coca Cola, and the NBA. In 2019 I had the opportunity to begin looking at how augmented and virtual…
Read MoreFull Court Press: Celebrating GAM, Advocating for Manufacturing
Full Court Press: Celebrating GAM, Advocating for Manufacturing GAM staff, members, and assorted dignitaries at GAM Day 2025. In the 125-year history of GAM, there has never been a March like this. Let me give you a quick recap. March 5th was GAM Day in the State Capitol. Over 75 GAM members and…
Read More125 Candles: Happy Birthday GAM!
125 Candles: Happy Birthday GAM! A lot has changed in 125 years, and not just the name of the Association. It’s 1901. Members of the newly formed Georgia Industrial Association gather at their first annual meeting to reflect on the inaugural year. Bowler hats, top hats, hoop skirts and parasols are everywhere. I’ve seen the…
Read More2024 Staff Recap
2024 Staff Recap After a busy 2024 the GAM staff looks back on the past 12 months, and ahead to 2025. Brittney Hull Vice President, Government Affairs What are you most proud of this year? I have been very proud of our members stepping up and being vocal on political advocacy. When I came to…
Read More2024 Fall Meeting Recap
2024 Fall Meeting Recap GAM President & CEO Lloyd Avram Presents to members at the 2024 Fall Meeting. By several measures, the recent Fall Meeting of our membership was arguably GAM’s best ever. The comments received were overwhelmingly positive. In our post-event survey, folks gave us roses for the meeting location (The Ritz at Lake…
Read MoreGAM Represented at Governor’s Workforce Roundtable
GAM Represented at Governor’s Workforce Roundtable Recently Governor Brian Kemp hosted the 2nd Annual Governor’s Workforce Summit, and as with the inaugural meeting in 2023, GAM was invited to send an executive leader from one of our members companies to speak for manufacturers. GAM Board Member Josh Hall, Vice President of Manufacturing at Engineered Floors,…
Read MoreWhat have your Associations done for you lately?
What have your Associations done for you lately? At our recent Workforce Seminar, GAM President & CEO Lloyd Avram shared the ways that GAM delivers member value. GAM works for manufacturers. Over breakfast at a recent GAM conference, a manufacturing executive leaned over and told me he cancelled his memberships in other associations to “double…
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