• NAM Labor Policy Institute
• Reports Show Stronger Manufacturing, Weakness In Housing Sector
• Lapse of COBRA Subsidy Means Higher Premiums for Many Unemployed
• Manufacturers Concerned Over Scope of Toxic Chemicals Safety Act
• McConnell:  Obama Proposing Tax Hike on 50% of Small Business
• Monday Economic Report - August 23, 2010
• The Advantage of HSAs – Mark Carolin, ConceptWealth
• The Value of a Specialized 401(K) Audit - Mark Carolin, ConceptWealth
• SAMA Future Programs
• SAMA Committee Dates
• SAMA Newsletter Submission Guidelines

TOPICS

• SAMA Member Manufacturer in the News!
• SAMA MPower SIG Coordinator
• Machine Sales Rise 56.1% In First Half
• Manufacturers VP Discusses Trade, Lack of Skilled Workers on C-SPAN
• House Passes National Manufacturing Strategy Bill
• Efforts to Repeal 1099 Provision in Healthcare Law Picking Up Steam
• Obama Signs Manufacturing Bill Into Law
• Manufacturers Prepare for Tax Increases
• Caterpillar to Build New Plant in Victoria, Texas
• Monday Economic Report, August 16, 2010
• National Association of Manufacturers
• Dilemma for Discussion – Cox | Smith (Dan Stern)
• SAMA Future Programs
• SAMA Committee Dates
• SAMA Newsletter Submission Guidelines

TOPICS

• SAMA President Plea
• SAMA MPower SIG Coordinator
• Success – Jay Timmons, Executive Vice President of NAM
• Factory Orders Fall For Second Straight Month
• Democrats Focusing On Boosting Manufacturing Jobs
• NAM Capital Briefing – President Obama Continues Fight for Card Check, Action from the NLRB
• Some Companies Moving Manufacturing Jobs Back To America
• Legislation Aims To Revitalize US Manufacturing
• Monday Economic Report, August 9, 2010
• Haven for Hope Invitation
• SAMA Future Programs
• SAMA Committee Dates
• SAMA Newsletter Submission Guidelines

TOPICS

• Save the Date - Manufacturer’s Day in Texas, Feb 15, 2011
• SAMA MPower SIG Coordinator
• SAMA Members in the News
• NAM Labor Policy Update, July 28, 2010, OSHA – Miner Safety and Health Act
• House Approves Legislation to Boost Manufacturing
• Manufacturers Worried about GDP Slowdown
• As Recess Nears, Energy Bill doesn’t Top Agenda
• Monday Economic Report, July 26, 2010 – The State of the Economy
• Re-Shoring Manufacturing Jobs Back to the US
• The Purposeful Business – A Four-Week Leadership Tele-Coaching Series
• SAMA Future Programs
• SAMA Committee Dates
• SAMA Newsletter Submission Guidelines
• NAM Capital Briefing, July 29, 2010
• Republicans Block Small Business Bill

TOPICS

• Save the date - Manufacturer’s Day in Texas, Feb 15, 2010
• Malware Threatens Manufacturing Software Systems Worldwide
• Nam Election Center
• Washington Wire Newsletter (7/20/10) – Progress Being made on Manufacturing Strategy Bill
• Job Market Worst Since Depression, Economic Outlook “Unusually Uncertain"
• Manufacturers Voice Concern Over Toxic Chemicals Safety Act
• Monday Economic Report, July 26, 2010
• Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey – Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
• Capital Connection – Political Watch – Week of July 26, 2010
• SAMA Future Programs
• SAMA Committee Dates
• SAMA Newsletter Submission Guidelines

TOPICS

• Save the date - Manufacturer’s Day in Texas, Feb 15, 2011
• US ITA names new Deputy Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing
• Texas Named Best State for Business
• Both Parties Consider Raising Retirement Age
• Manufacturers In Favor Of Extending Bonus Depreciation
• Manufacturers Applaud Lipinski, Manzullo For Highlighting Manufacturing
• House Committee Hearing on OSHA Bill
• NAM Capital Briefing - NLRB Considers Electronic “Card Check”
• Senate Sends Financial Reform Bill To Obama’s Desk
• Monday Economic Report–7/19/10
• Workforce Solutions - Alamo June 2010 Job and Unemployment Report
• Time Remains to Capitalize on WHBAA NOL Carryback by Kevin Barber, CPA, CFE
• SAMA Future Programs
• SAMA Committee Dates
• SAMA Newsletter Submission Guidelines

TOPICS

• Manufacturer’s Day in Texas
• Obama’s Senior Counselor For Manufacturing Policy: “Manufacturing Matters”
• Differences Remain After White House Energy Meeting
• Economy Produced Fewer Jobs Than Expected in June
• Factory Jobs Returning, But Employers Struggling With Skills Shortages
• How lost manufacturing pours flames on the unemployment fire
• Unemployment Report Indicates Sluggish Economic Recovery
• The Manufacturers Release Report Outlining How To Keep America Manufacturing Competitive
• Monday Economic Report – 7/6/10
• NAM Capital Briefing - NAM Urges Labor Board to Uphold Current Union Election Process
• Hiring Skilled Workers Will Boost Manufacturers’ Competitiveness
• Monday Economic Report–7/12/10
• On the Ingenious Side
• SAMA Future Programs
• SAMA Committee Dates
• SAMA Newsletter Submission Guidelines

TOPICS

• May 2010 Job and Unemployment Report - Workforce Solutions - Alamo
• Senate Confirms 63 Nominees After NLRB Deal
• Senator Wants Loans And Tax Credits for US Manufacturers in Energy Bill
• Increased OSHA Regulations Harm SMMs
• Manufacturers Agree With Hagan's America Works Act 
• Fulbright Alert - Labor and Employment: Requirement for Federal Contractors to Post Notice of Employee NLRA Rights Takes Effect
• Attracting and Retaining the "Best" Employees
• NAM Monday Economic Report - 6/28/10
• National Association of Manufacturers
• SAMA Member - Alamo Academies Latest and Greatest!
• SAMA Future Programs
• SAMA Committee Dates
• SAMA Newsletter Submission Guidelines

TOPICS

• Business Leaders, Manufacturers Concerned About Strengthening Of OSHA
• Health Reform: Grandfathered Status Clarified (Cox & Smith Employee Benefits E-Alert)
• Federal Labor Board Explores Electronic Union Voting
• NAM Testifies at Public Hearing on Proposed Emissions Limits for Boilers
• Fulbright Alert - Labor and Employment
• Manufacturers Advised To Take Cyber-Security Seriously
• Monday Economic Report– NAM (June 21, 2010)
• Manufacturing Exemptions – Texas (w/attachment)
• Which Retirement Plan Suits You? (ConceptWealth)
• TCEQ - Public Meeting
• TCEQ Approves Fines Totaling $602,689
• TCEQ Commissioners Approve Flexible Permit Rule Proposals
• 2010 Employment Law Update Conference Registration Form
• SAMA Committee Dates
• SAMA Newsletter Submission Guidelines

TOPICS:

• Fulbright Briefing - Labor and Employment Law, June 8, 2010
• Manufacturing Means Jobs!
• SAWS Large Scale Retrofit Rebate Program
• Lugar Releases Climate Bill Proposal With No Cap-And-Trade Provision
• Bernanke, Fed Report Suggests Modest, But Spreading Economic Recovery
• Technology Advances Could Have Long-Term Impact On Workforce
• Senate Rejects Attempt To Curb EPA's Power To Regulate Greenhouse Gases
• Democrats At Odds Over Energy Bill Strategy
• Engler Urges Obama Administration To Save Jobs By Lifting Moratorium
• Texas Asks Court To Intervene In Fight With EPA
• Administration Unveils New Rules For Employer-Sponsored Plans
• KCI Lockers for Sale
• New OSHA Penalty Structure
• 2010 Employment Law Update Conference Registration Form
• SAMA Committee Dates
• SAMA Newsletter Submission Guidelines

TOPICS

• NAM Economic Report, Monday, June 07, 2010
• Texas Manufacturing Production Index (May)
• Employment Situation (May)
• US Manufacturing Expands for 10^th Straight Month
• Manufacturing Sector Files Petition Challenging EPA's "Johnson Memo"
• TCEQ Announces Availability of Clean Air Grants
• Efforts to Confirm Controversial Labor Board Nominee Continue
• NAM Hosts Webinar on Labor’s Threat to Manufacturers
• Data Suggest Hiring Has Resumed, But Job Market Recovery “Painfully Slow”
• SAMA Member: Cox Manufacturing adds new product line and employees
• 2010 Employment Law Update Conference
• SAMA Future Programs
• SAMA Committee Dates
• SAMA Newsletter Submission Guidelines

TOPICS

• EPA Sets Thresholds for Greenhouse Gas Permitting Requirements
• Factory Employment Down In San Antonio, Across Texas
• Army Honors M7 Aerospace For C-23 Repairs
• Canada Report Indicates "Mixed" Manufacturing Recovery
• Survey: Most Large Firms Anticipate Higher Costs Because Of Healthcare Law
• EPA Is Turning Up The Heat On Texas
• TCEQ Host Meeting In San Antonio On New EPA Ozone Standards
• DPT Invests In $15 Million In San Antonio Drug Facilities
• Efforts to Restrict Employer Communications Underway
• Kansas City Fed District Sees Lower Manufacturing Activity In May
• Gas Prices Fall Ahead Of Holiday Weekend, Summer Driving Season
• Ford To Phase Out Mercury After Dwindling Sales
• Sage To Reveal New Manufacturing Software
• Engler, Manufacturers Plan For The Future
• Small Businesses Could Benefit From Tax Credits In Healthcare Law
• Durable Goods Orders (April)
• Economic Report, June 1, 2010
• SAMA Future Programs 
• SAMA Committee Dates
• SAMA Newsletter Submission Guidelines

TOPICS:

• SAMA Annual Tradeshow - Booths Still Available
• Geithner "Very Confident" Financial Reform Will Pass With GOP Backing.
• Insurers Trying To Figure Out Parameters Of Healthcare Law.
• With Four GOP Votes, Senate Breaks Jobless Benefits Filibuster.
• Boehner: Repealing Healthcare Law "Number One Priority."
• Combat the Threat of Employee Fraud during Difficult Economic Times
• Recession Cited In Decline Of Florida Manufacturing Jobs.
• As Fed Forecasts "Moderate" Recovery, New Data Add To Economic Optimism.
• Official: US Exports Could Double Under Obama's National Export Initiative.
• Judge To Speed Up State Lawsuits Against New Healthcare Law.
• Manufacturers Call For Export Control System Overhaul.
• Positive News On Manufacturing As Jobless Claims Rise "Unexpectedly."
• Democratic Senators From Manufacturing States Outline Climate Bill Demands.
• Obama Signs Extension Of Jobless Benefits Into Law.
• Obama's Environmental Policies Praised By Activists, Criticized By Manufacturers.
• Orszag Speaks At The Manufacturers' Conference.
• SAMA Future Programs
• SAMA Committee Dates
• SAMA Newsletter Submission Guidelines

TOPICS:

• SAMA Annual Tradeshow - Booths Still Available
• The SAMA Staff Needs Your Help In Fulfilling Its goal Of Moving Into The Electronic Age!
• Union Activity In San Antonio
• Official "Arbiters" Won't Declare Recession Over Quite Yet
• Interest Rates Likely To Rise After Three Decades Of Decline
• Chapter 11 Filing Lifts Some Burdens, But Add Others For Small Companies
• Reid Promises To Push For Immigration Reform
• White House Reportedly Considering "Mandatory Job-Sharing"
• Job Openings On The Rise In Retail, Manufacturing, Restaurant Industries
• HHS Rolls Out Health Care Reform The Department of Health and Human
• The Need for the Rebirth of the Next Generation of Manufacturing Restoring Good Jobs through "Re-shoring"
• Interested In Federal and/or State Contract? Check The TXMAS Program
• SAMA Future Programs
• SAMA Committee Dates 
• SAMA Newsletter Submission Guidelines

TOPICS:

• SAMA Annual Tradeshow - Booths Still Available
• Factory Orders Rise In February.
• Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey
• EPA Will Not Enforce Greenhouse Gas Regulations This Year
• Demand Response: CPS Energy Says Reducing Your Load This Summer Can Pay Off for Commercial, Industrial Customers
• McConnell Says Full Healthcare Repeal Unlikely During Obama Presidency
• SAMA Future Programs
• SAMA Committee Dates
• SAMA Newsletter Submission Guidelines

TOPICS:

• SAMA Annual Tradeshow - Booths Still Available
• San Antonio Region Unemployment Improves To 7.4% In February
• Obama Names 15 Recess Appointments, Including Becker To NLRB
• SAMA On The Radio
• Employment Tax Audits
• Urge the EPA To Consider the Costs of Proposed Regulations
• Guard Against Identity Theft to Protect and Save Your Business
• San Antonio Wage Survey Results From The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• SCORE "Counselors to America's Small Business"
  
• South Texas Human Resources Symposium - "Beyond HR"
• Career Education Showcase: Your Bridge To Success
• SAMA Future Programs
• SAMA Committee Dates
• SAMA Newsletter Submission Guidelines