• President’s Corner
• US 281 / Loop 1604 Interchange Construction Update, Dec 27, 2011
• Manufacturers: Trucking Hours Rule Will Hurt Supply Chains
• Consumer Confidence Edges Higher, Beating Expectations
• House GOP Leadership Accepts Two-Month Tax Cut Extension
• Business Groups Criticize EPA Regulations
• NAM Capital Brief, December 22, 2011
• Former Manufacturers President Calls for Manufacturing Agenda
• Data Show US Unemployment Down in November
• Upcoming Events in San Antonio and State
• SAMA Future Programs
• SAMA Committee Dates
• SAMA Newsletter Submission Guidelines

• President’s Corner
• NAM Monday Economic Report, December 19, 2011
• National Association of Manufacturers to Present Oral Arguments in NLRB Union Poster Rule Lawsuit
• Workforce Solutions – Alamo Monthly Job & Unemployment Report, December 16, 2011
• US Industrial Production Falls in November
• First-Time Jobless Claims Down to Lowest Level since Mid-2008
• Manufacturers Facing a Shortage of Skilled Machinists
• Timmons: Policy Goals on Hold until After 2012 Elections
• NAM/Industry Week Fourth Quarter Survey: Manufacturer Optimism Increases
• Obama Announces Co-Chairs of Office of Manufacturing Policy
• Program Aims to Put Students up Close with California Manufacturers
• Upcoming Events in San Antonio and State
• SAMA Future Programs
• SAMA Committee Dates
• SAMA Newsletter Submission Guidelines

• President’s Corner
• Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey - November 28, 2011
• NAM Monday Economic Report, November 28, 2011
• Business Investment Expected to Spike Next Month Due to Expiring Tax Incentive
• Manufacturing Leaders in Ohio to Address Blue-Collar Job Openings
• Third Quarter GDP Growth Revised Downward to Two Percent From 2.5 Percent
• China Manufacturing Activity Hits 32-Month Low
• Panetta Warns Triggered Defense Cuts Would Devastate US National Defense
• House to Take Up Votes on Regulatory Reforms after Thanksgiving
• Skills Gap May Be the Fault of Employers
• High Schools Must Also Help Students Develop "Soft" Skills, Author Writes
• Upcoming Events in San Antonio and State
• SAMA Future Programs
• SAMA Committee Dates
• SAMA Newsletter Submission Guidelines

• President’s Corner
• SAWS News - Proposed Rates Adjustment
• NAM Monday Economic Report, October 17, 2011
• House Rejects Democratic Amendments to EPA Bill
• House Passes Bill to Delay Boiler MACT Rules
• National Association of Manufacturers Launch Plan for Economic Growth
• Panetta Warns Congress Against Cuts That "Would Devastate The Military"
• Hensarling Says Supercommittee is Working on Corporate Tax Reform
• NAM Capital Briefing, Oct 13, 2011
• Congress Approves FTAs
• President's Council on Jobs and Competitiveness Supports Regulatory Streamlining
• Upcoming Events in San Antonio and State
• SAMA Future Programs
• SAMA Committee Dates
• SAMA Newsletter Submission Guidelines

• President’s Corner
• SAWS News - Proposed Rates Adjustment
• Jobs Report "Better Than Expected" With 103,000 Jobs Added
• EPA Relaxes Its Air Pollution Rule
• Report Shows Jobs Flowing From China Back to US
• NLRB Delays Union Poster Rule
• NAM Capital Briefing, October 6, 2011
• Orders for Capital Equipment Increased In August
• Member of Joint Committee on Deficit Reduction Pushing For Tax Reform
• NAM Monday Economic Report, October 3, 2011
• Upcoming Events in San Antonio and State
• SAMA Future Programs
• SAMA Committee Dates
• SAMA Newsletter Submission Guidelines

• President’s Corner
• Jay Timmons Meets with Association Members in Denver, Colorado
• White House May Take Larger Role Vetting Costly Regulations Ahead of Next Election
• NAM Brings Together Aerospace Companies, Contractors, Suppliers to Focus on Pentagon Budget Cuts
• Bakersfield Californian: US Must Address Skilled-Worker Deficit
• NAM Monday Economic Report, September 6, 2011
• NAM Capital Briefing, Sept 8th - Focus: NAM Welcomes Halt on Ozone Standard, Urges Administration to Consider Other Regulatory Impacts
• NAM and NFIB Launch Ad Campaign Before House Vote to Rein in NLRB Agenda
• Manufacturers Fight Back Against NLRB’s Ambush Elections Rule
• Obama Urges Congress to Approve $450 Billion Jobs Plan
• Survey: US Public Believes Manufacturing is Important, But Not Manufacturing Jobs
• TCEQ News
• Upcoming Events in San Antonio and State
• SAMA Future Programs
• SAMA Committee Dates
• SAMA Newsletter Submission Guidelines

• President’s Corner
• US Stocks Plunge Despite Obama's Reassurances
• Groups Want EPA to Act on Ozone Standards
• Manufacturing Technology Orders Up 15 Percent in June
• NAM Monday Economic Report, August 8, 2011
• Unemployment Rate Down Slightly as Employers Add 117,000 Jobs
• Major US Companies Making Big Plans to Expand Overseas
• S&P Downgrade Underscores Need for Pro-Growth Policies
• Manufacturers: EPA Utility Regulation Will Dampen Economic Growth
• NAM Capital Briefing, August 4, 2011
• Most Manufacturers Adopt Green Strategies for Fiscal Reasons
• DOE Announces $50 Million Program to Ramp Up Solar Manufacturing Capabilities
• Upcoming Events in San Antonio and State
• SAMA Future Programs
• SAMA Committee Dates
• SAMA Newsletter Submission Guidelines

• President’s Corner
• Manufacturing Sector Staging Revival in US, Columnist Writes
• Congress Moving Toward Reauthorization of Workforce Investment Act
• Workforce Solutions – Alamo, Monthly Job and Unemployment Report, July 25, 2011
• Reshoring Advocate to Take Message Across US
• White House Threatens to Veto House Interior-EPA Appropriations Bill
• NAM Capital Briefing, July 21, 2011
• TCEQ Schedules Enforcement Policy Public Meeting, Aug 2, 2011
• States Ranked By Dependence on Manufacturing
• Upcoming Events in San Antonio and State
• SAMA Future Programs
• SAMA Committee Dates
• SAMA Newsletter Submission Guidelines

• President’s Corner
• Manufacturers: Unemployment Numbers a Reminder that Pro-Growth Policies Needed
• Monday Economic Report, July 11, 2011
• Mexico's Factories Booming Despite Drug War Violence
• Obama Presses For Large-Scale Debt Ceiling Deal in White House Meeting
• EPA Announces Pollution "Crackdown"
• DOE Partners with Manufacturing Institute for Educational Initiative
• Rep. Kline Considering Legislation to Block New NLRB Rules
• NAM Capital Briefing, July 7, 2011
• Business Groups Urging Lawmakers to Raise Debt Ceiling
• In Break from Recent Trends, New Hiring Widens Gender Gap
• IndustryWeek: US Manufacturing Sees Strong End to First Half of 2011
• Upcoming Events in San Antonio and State
• SAMA Future Programs
• SAMA Committee Dates
• SAMA Newsletter Submission Guidelines

• President’s Corner
• Most Analysts Expect Growth to Pick Up In Second Half Of 2011
• Business Groups Voice Concerns over White House Tax Proposals
• Business Groups Criticize NLRB Proposal to Streamline Union Elections
• Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey, June 27, 2011
• Monday Economic Report - June 27, 2011
• Obama Announces Manufacturing Initiative at Carnegie Mellon Robotics Center
• Critics Look to Repeal Lighting Efficiency Law, Industry Moves Forward
• EPA Postpones Regulations on Industrial Boilers
• NAM Capital Briefing, June 23, 2011 - Focus: NLRB’s Proposed “Snap Elections”
• Congress Addresses Coal Ash Regulations
• Representatives Send Strong Message to EPA on Ozone Reconsideration
• Manufacturing Training Initiative Puts Focus on Systematic Approach
• San Antonio Are Manufacturers to Face Lease Accounting Changes
• Upcoming Events in San Antonio and State
• SAMA Future Programs
• SAMA Committee Dates
• SAMA Newsletter Submission Guidelines

• President’s Corner
• Surveys Find Manufacturers Upbeat about Future
• Regions Hit By Factory Closures Turn to New Industry Clusters
• Manufacturing Jobs Fell In May, But Experts See Positive Signs
• Experts Offer Ideas on Boosting Employment
• Business and Industry Taking Greater Interest in Education
• Some Companies Spending Despite Fragile Recovery, Putting Themselves Ahead
• Goolsbee: Obama Focused on Creating Private Sector Job Growth
• May Jobs Numbers Set For Release Today
• Focus: Manufacturers: Policymakers Must Stay Focused on the Economy
• Environmental Protection Agency Releases Its Regulation Reform Priorities
• Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey, June 1, 2011 - Texas Service Sector Activity Increases but at a Slower Pace
• Upcoming Events in San Antonio and State
• SAMA Future Programs
• SAMA Committee Dates
• SAMA Newsletter Submission Guidelines

• President’s Corner
• Difficulties Obscure View of Economic Rebound
• Monday Economic Report, May 23, 2011
• Workforce Solutions Alamo:  Monthly Job and Unemployment Report – May 20, 2011
• Persistently Poor Job Market Is Worst Since Great Depression
• Expert Discusses Improving Supply Chain Security
• Officials Blast Government Regulations at Manufacturing Summit
• NAM Capital Briefing, May 19, 2011: Manufacturers Achieve Delay of EPA Boiler MACT Rules
• Small Companies Offer Government Budget Ideas
• Manufacturing Is Cooling, but Growth Continues
• ISM Survey Finds Increased Optimism among Manufacturers
• Experts Discuss Potential Manufacturing "Renaissance" In US
• Upcoming Events in San Antonio and State
• SAMA Future Programs
• SAMA Committee Dates
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• President’s Corner
• US Manufacturing Sees "An Unlikely Boom"
• EPA to Delay New Boiler Rules
• Monday Economic Report, May 16, 2011
• Trucking Tariff Issue at Core of US-Mexico Agreement
• Manufacturing Continues To Lead Housing As Driving Economic Force
• Sen. Toomey: Boeing-NLRB Case Could Put Pennsylvania at Disadvantage
• NAM Challenges EPA’s Boiler MACT Rule with Litigation
• Job Openings Rise Most Since 2008
• Timmons Speaks At Manufacturing Leadership Summit
• Upcoming Events in San Antonio and State
• SAMA Future Programs
• SAMA Committee Dates
• SAMA Newsletter Submission Guidelines

• President’s Corner
• Moutray: Unemployment Rate Rises, But Manufacturing Shows Gains
• Greater Productivity Bolstering Manufacturing's Success
• Smaller Manufacturers Increasing Exports, Adding New Jobs
• Monday Economic Report, May 9, 2011
• Westward Migration of Manufacturing Could Aid US Recovery
• Manufacturers Concerned By Congressional Energy Tax Proposals
• Lawmakers Eager for Administration to Release Blueprint for Corporate Tax Reform
• States Want Appeals Court to Declare Healthcare Law Unconstitutional
• US Steel Shipments Expected to Rise 14% in 2011
• Most Americans Prefer Spending Cuts to Higher Corporate Taxes
• Upcoming Events in San Antonio and State
• SAMA Future Programs
• SAMA Committee Dates
• SAMA Newsletter Submission Guidelines

• President’s Corner
• SaferProducts.gov Site Launches; CPSC Reviewing Manufacturers' Petition
• Tell Your Manufacturing Story - Register Now for the NAM's 2011 Manufacturing Summit!
• Falling Steel Prices Expected To Continue
• Manufacturers: House Vote On EPA Bill Supports Manufacturing, Economic Growth
• Initial Jobless Claims Down By More Than Expected
• Repeal of 1099 Reporting Rules Heads to the President for Signature
• House Introduces AMERICA Works Act to Enhance Workforce Skills
• Small and Medium Manufacturers Update (Excellent Slide Template!)
• Initiative Seeks To Help Small, Midsize Firms Increase Exports
• China's Identity As Low-Cost Manufacturing Hub Is Changing
• TCEQ’s TERP Program Announces Next Notice of Rebate Grants (NRG)
• Upcoming Events in San Antonio and State
• SAMA Future Programs
• SAMA Committee Dates
• SAMA Newsletter Submission Guidelines

• President’s Corner
• Growth for Final Quarter of 2010 Revised Upward
• Local Manufacturing Seen as Successful Model for US
• Healthcare Reform Called Key Issue for GOP in 2012
• San Antonio Region Unemployment Improves to 7.5 Percent in February
• AP Analysis Finds Lower Economic Stress
• Unemployment Filings down Last Week
• Health Care Reform: One year later
• Congress Set to Vote on EPA Legislation: Make Your Voice Heard
• Small and Medium Manufacturers Update (Cool Video!)
• Complaining Employees Gain New Rights to Sue
• SBA Chief Discusses Initiatives to Aid Small Companies
• Majority Supports Both Tax Increases, Spending Cuts to Reduce Deficit
• Upcoming Events in San Antonio and State
• SAMA Future Programs
• SAMA Committee Dates
• SAMA Newsletter Submission Guidelines

TOPICS

• President’s Corner
• Bills Seeking To Stop EPA Regulations Introduced In US House and Senate
• Manufacturers Pleased About US-Mexico Trucking Agreement
• Manufacturers Commend House Vote on Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act
• Human Resources Policy - Health Care Update
• EPA Extends Deadline for the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Requirements
• NAM Board Member Reiterates Call for Manufacturing Strategy to Enable Job Creation and Economic Growth
• Manufacturers: OSHA's Repetitive Motion Proposal Problematic
• Bernanke Says Higher Oil Prices Won't Cause Inflation
• Raw Materials Costs Rising Worldwide
• US Manufacturing Expands at Fastest Pace in Seven Years
• White House, Republicans At Odds Over US Trade Deals
• EPA Argues Benefits of Air Pollution Controls
• Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey – February
• Upcoming Events in San Antonio and State
• SAMA Future Programs
• SAMA Committee Dates
• SAMA Newsletter Submission Guidelines

• President’s Corner
• Japanese Factory Closings Threaten Global Supply Chain
• Economists Forecast 7.7% Unemployment Rate in November '12
• Jobs Data Show Older Workers Joining Workforce as Younger Workers Drop Out
• US Manufacturing Output Up In January
• Focus: House Subcommittee Approves Bipartisan Bill That Will Boost Economic Recovery
• House Introduces Modernized R&D Credit Bill
• Alamo Unemployment Increases to 7.8 Percent in January
• Justice Department Seeks Expedited Appeal of Healthcare Law Ruling
• Expert Offers Advice on Procuring SBA Loans
• Sustainability Can Pay "Huge Dividends" For Companies
• Consider Potential Consequences when Restructuring Debt Tax
• Upcoming Events in San Antonio and State
• SAMA Future Programs
• SAMA Committee Dates
• SAMA Newsletter Submission Guidelines

• President’s Corner
• Obama Will Seek Backing from Business for Economic Agenda this Week
• Manufacturing Employment Growth Outpaces General Hiring
• Workforce Solutions – Alamo: Unemployment Drops at the End of 2010 in the Alamo Region
• UAW President's Outreach to Nonunionized Workers Dismissed
• In Business Outreach, Obama Urges Companies to "Invest In America"
• Issa To Hold Hearing On Regulations Opposed By Businesses
• Factory Orders Rose in December
• Complimentary Seminar – New:  Business Healthcare Subsidy for New Plans
• Opening Doors Employing People Who are Deaf and hard of Hearing Conference
• RUN 4 HOPE 5K Run / Walk
• Texas Institute for Educational Robotics (TIER)Motor, Drive & Automation Systems 2011 ConferenceTexas State Technical College (TSTC)-Waco Annual Career Day and Job Fair
• SAMA Future Programs
• SAMA Committee Dates
• SAMA Newsletter Submission Guidelines

• President’s Corner
• Monday Economic Report, Jan 18 2011
• Exciting Changes at the NAM
• Manufacturers: Excessive Regulation Harming Economic Growth
• Minter: Success Hinges On Businesses Asking Themselves Tough Questions
• Manufacturing Sees Net Employment Increase
• Manufacturers Urge Repeal of Healthcare Laws
• NAM Victory on OSHA Noise Proposal
• When Eliminating Waste, Remember To Look For Hidden Sources
• House Repeals Health Care Law
• Energy and Commerce Committee Priorities Will Impact Small and Medium Manufacturers
• Index of Leading Indicators Increased in December
• Manufacturing "Thriving" But Faces Some Hurdles
• Small Business Health Care Tax Credit for Small Employers
• Top-of-the-Line Manufacturing Job Seekers Coming to San Antonio
• Opening Doors Employing People Who are Deaf and hard of Hearing Conference
• SAMA Future Programs
• SAMA Committee Dates
• SAMA Newsletter Submission Guidelines

• President’s Corner
• EPA Announces Delays on Ozone and Boiler MACT Rules
• Economists Boost Growth Forecasts For 2011
• Monday Economic Report, December 13, 2010
• US Manufacturing Stronger Than Forecast
• House Approves Tax Deal by Comfortable Margin in Win For Obama
• Economists Expect Higher Growth In 2011
• Tax Bill is an Important Victory for Manufacturers
• Workforce Solutions – Alamo – Monthly Job and Unemployment Report
• Manufacturers Praise House Passage of Tax Relief
• Higher Temporary Employment Could Be Long-Term Trend
• Manufacturers Urge Obama To Sign America COMPETES Reauthorization
• Manufacturers Looking Forward To Helping Congress Advance "Pro-jobs, Pro-manufacturing Agenda
• SAMA Future Programs
• SAMA Committee Dates
• SAMA Newsletter Submission Guidelines

• Pressure Systems International (PSI) is looking to replace their forklift
• Sustainable Business Workshop–Institute for Economic Development, Sustainable Business Program, UTSA
• Monday Economic Report, November 8, 2010
• Monday Economic Report, November 15, 2010
• Some Employers Adopt Tiered System to Pass On Health Costs to Higher Paid Employees
• Jobless Claims' Decline Heartens Economists
• Lame-Duck Session Expected to Extended All Bush-Era Tax Cuts Temporarily
• Chairmen of White House-Appointed Debt Panel Call for Drastic Measures
• Employers to Increase Rewards for Employees Who Hit Health Targets
• Amid Hints of Lame-Duck Session Deal on Bush Tax Cuts, Left Cries Foul
• HHS to Allow More Employers to Retain Grandfathered Status
• Free Trade Alliance 2010 Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) Information Seminar
• Adjustable Toilet Manufacturing Opportunity
• ATMA Survey for Internships and Alamo Area Academies Program Description
• Alamo Colleges Announcement:  Connections Training Program
• Announcement:  UTSA - Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Lean Systems (CAMLS)
• SAMA Future Programs
• SAMA Committee Dates
• SAMA Newsletter Submission Guidelines

• SAMA Plant Ops SIG for November – CPS Rebates
• Pressure Systems International (PSI) is looking to replace their forklift
• Economists Estimate Manufacturing In US Probably Grew At Slower Pace In October
• Monday Economic Report - November 1, 2010
• Manufacturers Lay Out Expectations for New Congress
• House GOP Plans Healthcare Reform Repeal Vote In January
• Capital Connections, Nov 3, 2010 - Voters Agree: "Manufacturing Means Jobs"
• Manufacturers Expect Business-Friendly Measures after Elections
• Obama Signals End Of Cap-And-Trade Push
• Capital Briefing, Nov 4, 2010
• Fed's Plan To Inject $600 Billion Into Economy Sparks Debate On Inflation, Dollar
• M2 Global Chairman Named to Association for Manufacturing Excellence Board of Directors
• ATMA Survey for Internships and Alamo Area Academies Program Description
• Capital Briefing, Oct 28, 2010 - Focus: EPA Overregulation Increases Business Uncertainty
• Unemployment Claims Down Slightly
• ALAMO Colleges Announcement:  Connections Training Program
• Announcement:  UTSA - Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Lean Systems (CAMLS
• SAMA Future Programs
• SAMA Committee Dates
• SAMA Newsletter Submission Guidelines

• SAMA’s 7th Annual FunBowl, presented by TECHFORCE – Come out and support it!
• SAMA Plant Ops SIG for November – CPS Rebates
• An Example of Kindness and Loyalty
• Pressure Systems International (PSI) is looking to replace their forklift
• Article Says Drug Testing At Workplace Poses Challenge for Employers
• Healthcare Law Could Impact Employer-Sponsored Coverage
• Chage Is In The Air With Healthcare Reform
• Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey
• Monday Economic Report, October 25, 2010
• Survey: Most Employers Say Health Reform Would Increase Costs
• Companies Practice "Fast HR" To Speed Up Management
• Space Alliance Technology Outreach Program (SATOP)
• ATMA Survey for Internships and Alamo Area Academies Program Description
• Capital Briefing, Oct 28, 2010 - Focus: EPA Overregulation Increases Business Uncertainty
• Unemployment Claims Down Slightly
• ALAMO Colleges Announcement:  Connections Training Program
• Opportunities Remain for 2010 Tax Savings for Businesses
• Extension of Expiring Tax Rates Faces Stiff Hurdle
• Announcement:  UTSA - Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Lean Systems (CAMLS
• SAMA Future Programs
• SAMA Committee Dates
• SAMA Newsletter Submission Guidelines

• SAMA’s 7th Annual FunBowl, presented by TECHFORCE – Come out and support it!
• SAMA Plant Ops SIG for November – CPS Rebates
• Manufacturing Plant Bus Tour
• Manufacturers Warn Against Government Interference, Call for Success Strategy
• NAM Capital Briefing – Small and Medium Manufacturers Update
• Survey Suggests Manufacturers to Continue Expanding, But At Slower Pace
• CEO Says Shift to Higher Technology to Require "New Breed Of Skilled Worker"
• TCEQ's TERP (Texas Emissions Reduction Plan) Update
• Space Alliance Technology Outreach Program (SATOP)
• Industrial Production Declines 0.2 Percent In September Due To Sluggish Spending
• US Steel CEO Says American Manufacturing In Crisis, Calls For Pro-Manufacturing Agenda
• ALAMO Colleges Announcement:  Connections Training Program
• OSHA Announces another Costly Regulatory Action
• Extension of Expiring Tax Rates Faces Stiff Hurdle
• NAM Coalition Gets Favorable Order in Greenhouse Gas Litigation
• Wanted: For fee lead Aggregator
• Announcement:  UTSA - Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Lean Systems (CAMLS
• SAMA Future Programs
• SAMA Committee Dates
• SAMA Newsletter Submission Guidelines

• SAMA’s 7th Annual FunBowl, presented by TECHFORCE – Come out and support it!
• Highlights of the Small Business Jobs Act (H.R. 5297)
• Monday Economic Report - October 4, 2010
• Manufacturers Small and Midsize To Increase Hiring
• Manufacturers Release Voting Records For Congress Members
• Manufacturing's Image Examined
• Huether Comments On Job Report, Industry Recovery
• Latest TCEQ Publications Now Available On-Line
• Monday Economic Report - October 12, 2010
• ALAMO Colleges Announcement:  Connections Training Program
• Administration Postpones Health Reform Tax Requirement for Employers
• SAMA Future Programs
• SAMA Committee Dates
• SAMA Newsletter Submission Guidelines

• Ms. Cecilia Garcia, Division Laundry
• ATMA & SAMA Mixer, Oct 14th
• SAMA Food Drive for San Antonio Food Bank
• SAMA’s 7th Annual Fun Bowl
• Port San Antonio Honored with National Redevelopment Award 
• San Antonio Clean Technology Forum Advisory Board Water Forum II Planning Committee
• Texas Gubernatorial Candidates Push Energy Into Spotlight
• Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas – Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey
• (September 27, 2010)
• Survey Shows Faster Growth In Manufacturing Jobs
• Healthcare Costs Expected To Rise Nine Percent Next Year
• Administration Rolls Out Manufacturing Campaign
• Mary Andringa of Vermeer Corporation Elected Chair of the Manufacturers' Association
• Announcement:  UTSA - Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Lean Systems (CAMLS)
• Port San Antonio Assistance
• SAMA Future Programs
• SAMA Committee Dates
• SAMA Newsletter Submission Guidelines

• SAMA’s 21st Annual 2010 Environmental Seminar, Oct 7th
• ATMA & SAMA Mixer, Oct 14th
• SAMA Food Drive for San Antonio Food Bank
• SAMA’s 7th Annual Fun Bowl
• Technology, Training Both Key Aspects of Advanced Manufacturing
• Author Warns Against Costly Inventories, Long Lead-Times
• Experts To Examine Manufacturing Decline As Threat To National Security
• Manufacturers Pressure Congress Over Corporate Tax Cuts
• Engler Stresses Need For Job Strategies, Competition Among Manufacturers
• Engler: "Regulations, Taxes And Government Mandates" Put Manufacturers At Disadvantage
• The NAM’s Third Annual Manufacturing Summit
• Capital Briefing, Sept 23, 2010
• Texas Fights EPA's Regulation Of Greenhouse Emissions
• Senate Democrats Delay Tax Cut Extension Vote Until After Elections
• Manufacturers Call On Lawmakers To Oppose New Union Rule
• SAMA Future Programs
• SAMA Committee Dates
• SAMA Newsletter Submission Guidelines

• SAMA Food Drive for San Antonio Food Bank
• SAMA’s 7th Annual Fun Bowl
• Workforce Solutions Initiative – Johnson Space Center (JSC), Sept 2010
• US Department of Labor announces $5.4 million grant
• Monday Economic Report, Monday Sept 20, 2010
• Capital Briefing, Sept 16, 2010
• TCEQ – TERP NTIG Program Application Deadline Extended to 9/24/2010
• Opinion: US Economy Could See Long-Term Structural Decline
• Presidential Manufacturing Advisor Faces "Crisis Of Confidence
• "Business Groups Call On Geithner To Oppose Incentives For Trial Lawyers
• Manufacturers Congratulate Senate on Passage of Small Business Jobs
• Back Door Card Check
• EPA's New Smog Proposal Comes Under Fire
• Ever wish you had a Rocket Scientist to help with your business?
• SAMA Future Programs
• SAMA Committee Dates
• SAMA Newsletter Submission Guidelines

• 2010 Going Green Awards – San Antonio Business Journal
• SAMA Food Drive for San Antonio Food Bank
• SAMA’s 7th Annual Fun Bowl
• NAM Labor Policy Institute, September 10th, 2010
• Geithner Says Government Inaction Could Undermine Recovery
• Tax Cuts Might Not Be Sufficient To Boost Economy
• Democratic Hopefuls Stressing Opposition To Trade Deals, Outsourcing
• Monday Economic Report, Monday Sept 13, 2010
• NAM Capital Connection – Election Watch – Week of September 13, 2010
• TCEQ Accepting Nominations For 2011 Texas Environmental Excellence Awards
• SAMA Future Programs
• SAMA Committee Dates
• SAMA Newsletter Submission Guidelines

• SAMA Members Receive Awards
• SAMA Food Drive for San Antonio Food Bank
• SAMA’s 7th Annual Fun Bowl
• 2010 Going Green Awards – San Antonio Business Journal
• Texas Manufacturing Index Falls into Negative Territory
• Recession Has Exacerbated Low-Wage Jobs Growth
• White House Reportedly Considering More Tax Cuts, Stimulus Spending
• NAM Labor Day 2010 Report
• Government Policies Put Manufacturing Sector At Disadvantage, Survey Finds
• Engler Calls for Comprehensive Manufacturing Strategy
• Monday Economic Report, Monday Sept 7, 2010
• SAMA Future Programs
• SAMA Committee Dates
• SAMA Newsletter Submission Guidelines

• SAMA Food Drive for San Antonio Food Bank
• SAMA’s 7th Annual Fun Bowl
• Achieving Excellence in Leadership Seminar, Sept 16, 2010
• SAMA Member Request
• NAM Capital Briefing
• Manufacturers, Other Trade Groups Call for “Regular Order” in Tax Cut Debate
• Groups Urge Congress to Change Tax Legislation
• Harley-Davidson Weighs Moving Wisconsin Work to Missouri
• Monday Economic Report - August 30, 2010
• How Manufacturers are Reducing Costs thru Integrated Health & Wellness Strategies
• TCEQ News Release - Proposed changes To Air Auality Permits Announced
• Vulcan Materials Funshoot
• Engineering Job Fair, Waco, TX
• SAMA Future Programs
• SAMA Committee Dates
• SAMA Newsletter Submission Guidelines

• 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