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Congratulations to Southern Manufacturing Technologies, Inc.

November 20, 2020 7:39 pm Published by

We’re proud to share that Southern Manufacturing Technologies, Inc. (SMT) has been named a Tampa Bay Charter Small Business of the Year. SMT specializes in aerospace, aircraft, defense, and medical parts. At SMT, quality, efficiency and cost effectiveness are always...


October is Manufacturing Month!

September 29, 2020 3:54 pm Published by

We’ll be celebrating the industry all month long with events and activities to help people across Hillsborough County learn about our exciting manufacturing industry, connect with local manufacturers, and advance their manufacturing careers. Here’s a look at what’s coming up....


Bausch + Lomb’s Ambitious Vision for Company Culture

September 11, 2020 4:40 pm Published by

As companies around the world pivoted production lines and work practices to adjust to coronavirus, global eye health leader Bausch + Lomb also focused on another critical priority at the same time: maintaining a strong company culture. “Bausch + Lomb...


Bolder Athletic Wear—Still Striding and Now Hiring

August 24, 2020 9:07 pm Published by

Bolder Athletic Wear (formerly known as SparkleSkirts) in Plant City is a local manufacturer committed to helping people be more active through their athletic wear—most notably their skirts. And although their name has changed, the hard work, passion and dedication...


Real Talk With Robotics and Engineering Teacher Michael Wilson

July 21, 2020 3:11 am Published by

Manufacturing was and always will be an integral part of building America. As the industry has evolved over the decades, driving technological innovation and creating thousands of highly skilled jobs, some perceptions of the field have lagged behind.  Here, Michael...


Behind the Scenes of Local Manufacturer SMT

July 16, 2020 5:54 pm Published by

Located in Hillsborough County is Southern Manufacturing Technologies—a manufacturing company best known for producing components for the aircraft, aerospace and defense industries. But despite the important work SMT does every day, few actually know of their existence. From piston engine...


COVID-19 State of the Workforce (SURVEY)

June 10, 2020 4:35 pm Published by

CareerSource Tampa Bay is seeking input from Hillsborough County employers. The survey will ask employers about the employment landscape after COVID-19 and adjust the services provided to employers in order to fulfil their employment needs.  Businesses can participate in the...


Help Reopen Hillsborough County (SURVEY)

June 1, 2020 8:00 pm Published by

Hillsborough County wants to know the concerns and challenges residents, workers, and employers have as they re-engage with work and social activities. Please take this anonymous survey, offered in English and Spanish, that will measure attitudes about a variety of...


Manufacturing Industry in Need of Workers

May 28, 2020 5:40 pm Published by

According to CareerSource Tampa Bay, since February, unemployment in Hillsborough County has jumped from 2.9% to 14.5%. However, there are still plenty of good jobs out there in the field of manufacturing. ABC Action News recently spoke with Hillsborough County-based...


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