Capital Area Manufacturing Council

The Capital Area Manufacturing Council (CAMC) is an executive-level manufacturing community that works together to improve mid-Michigan's manufacturing competitiveness by addressing and tackling common issues, such as: • Implementing lean strategies • Diversification; markets, products, services • Pricing pressure from customers • Strategic planning • Supply chain support • Import/export strategies • Keeping up-to-date with technology and innovation • Process improvements skills The CAMC will maintain a strong workforce development group consisting of senior level HR managers that will address important issues facing employers such as: • The rising cost of healthcare benefits • Employee engagement • Expansion of apprenticeships programs • Establishing training programs • Compensation structure • Finding and retaining skilled workers A CAMC membership also creates many opportunities for members to network: • Six executive level meetings per year • Four workforce development meetings per year • Activities, events, plant tours and networking • Electronic networking • Business opportunities • Peer-to-peer advising and consulting