NEWS
Mike Gilliam, CEO, Lighthouse for the Blind – Retirement
2020 provided many twists and turns for everyone….and the Lighthouse was no different. One of the biggest changes came when Mike Gilliam, CEO, announced his pending retirement in 2021. After more than 15 years at the helm, Mike announced early this year that he will...Community Engagement: Local Boards & Commissions
Community engagement provides manufacturers a voice in the decision-making process for new policies and regulatory changes that could affect growth opportunities and daily operations. As manufacturers navigate the disruptions of COVID-19 and concerns about future...SAMA | A Look at 2020
In 2020, the San Antonio Manufacturers Association (SAMA) and its members mobilized and responded to the COVID-19 pandemic in unprecedented ways. As part of the nation’s critical infrastructure, we supplied medical equipment and supplies to health care workers on the...Energizing Your Lean Journey at AME’s Toronto International Conference
Over the course of three days, continuous improvement practitioners from 20 countries came together virtually at the 36th annual The Association For Manufacturing Excellence (AME) International Virtual Conference to explore best-practices, experience facility tours,...
Knight Aerospace Launches Revolutionary Medvac Solution
Member Spotlight: Bianca Rhodes, President & CEO Aeromedical Bio-Containment Module Provides COVID Response Knight Aerospace exists at the exciting intersection of aerospace, military, and medical technology. Our mission is to modernize aerospace transportation to...
President’s Corner (First edition)
Welcome to my new format to bring up issues, concerns, events, and news affecting our industry and overall membership. Additionally, it will provide SAMA positions on certain issues and updates related to the on-going pandemic. Also, what’s happening in SAMA to...
Port San Antonio Strengthening America’s Standing as World’s Innovation Leader
Port San Antonio – home to leading aerospace, cybersecurity, defense, robotics, and other advanced operations – continues to accelerate the pace of American ingenuity. The Port San Antonio Board of Directors recently approved construction of a full spectrum innovation...
Be a part of the future
Many of you have heard about MfgDay. What you may not realize is how it affects your future as a company. The US Department of Commerce says it is an opportunity for manufacturers to “highlight their work and their workers and to energize a future pipeline of skilled...
