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OCTOBER 2005 10/15/2005

Protect Our Seed Corn

We all know that the Florida real estate market is red hot. Residential property is increasing in price at double-digit rates. It isincreasingly difficult for developers of single family homes to find land that has correct zoning and utilities. At the same time,commercial properties are selling with lower rates of return (i.e., higher prices) that I can remember.

What does this have to do with FCMA and its members? Quite simply--a lot! Over the last eighteen months, considerablepressure has built up to rezone industrial land to allow residential use. This has two bad outcomes for the manufacturingcommunity:

(1) It allows encroachment of residential into industrial areas. The analogy is to build a home at the end of the runway andthen complain about the planes. The movement came to a head several months ago with the mayor vetoing and councilsustaining the veto of a rezoning of industrial property for single family homes surrounding Smurfit-Stones paper mill on Heckscher Drive.

(2) It reduces available industrial property and risks the First Coast not having sufficient developable land to provide forfuture growth for existing as well as new industry. If we don't have land for manufacturers, where will the employees work?Better yet, how will they buy the homes built on former industrial land? This is the equivalent of eating our seed corn. It maytaste great today, but we will starve tomorrow!

Fortunately, FCMA in conjunction with the Jacksonville City Council is addressing this issue. Councilwoman Sharon Copelandchairs the Growth Management Committee. She has graciously allowed me to form a committee of concerned groups todetermine where and how best to protect industrial land. Herschel Vinyard chairs the group which includes representativesfrom the housing industry, office and industrial development, the sea and air port authorities, as well as city planners. Thegoal is to make certain that we protect existing manufacturers and make adequate provision for future manufacturing growth.

I greatly appreciate this group's work over the coming months, and I particularly look forward to our preserving our seed cornfor future generations.


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Northrop GrummanJohn N. Parrish, Director Business Development (904) 810-46675000 US Highway 1 North, M/S 60B01St. Augustine, FL 32095

Providing maintenance, repair, overhaul and support of aircraft and aircraft systems.

England, Thims & Miller, Inc.Douglas C. Miller, PE - CEO/Principal (904) 265-310414775 St. Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL 32258

ETM has been providing innovative civil engineering solutions in northeast Florida for over 28 years, providing a broad range of engineering services including roadway design, land planning and development, program management, aviation and port facilities design, storm water management design, regulatory permitting as well as environmental engineering, landscape architecture, and GIS consulting.

First Source LeasingDonnie Wright, Account Manager (904) 388-05005203 Waterside Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32210

Commercial leasing division of the Scott-McRae Group. First Source Leasing was established to assist professionals with their transportation needs and has expanded to include industrial equipment. Using the company's network of auto dealerships, we have the ability to pass along fleet/commercial prices on all types of vehicles.

Regions BankMichael Nursey, Group Senior Vice President (305) 774-51412800 Ponce De Leon Blvd., 9th Floor, Coral Gables, FL 32082836 Baytree Lane, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082

Regional bank with operations throughout the Southeast, including Florida. Our expansion into Jacksonville is initially a commercial lending office focused on working capital, equipment and real estate financing.

Synovus Bank of JacksonvilleAlan Eubanks, Senior Vice President (904) 641-550810407 Centurion Parkway North, Jacksonville, FL 32256

Full-service banking.

Thompson Electric Co.


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Fred Thompson, President (904) 353-1500108 East 27th Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206

Full service electrical contractor. We are capable of bonding a job over $1.5 million, but still maintain a full residential service department.

Lake City-Columbia Chamber of CommerceJim Poole, Executive Director (386) 752-3690162 South Marion Street, Lake City, FL 32025

Regional Chamber representing the interests and advancement of its members, and promoting responsible principles in the conduct of business and government.

Jacksonville UniversityAlyson Lee, Director of Corporate Relations (904) 256-79232800 University Boulevard North, Jacksonville, FL 32211

JU is a private comprehensive 4-year academic institution. JU has won more statewide Professor of the Year awards than anyinstitution in Florida, public or private.

The Arc Jacksonville - October 31The Arc Jacksonville offers employment training programs to adults with developmental disabilities. Services include pre-employment skills training, career exploration and occupational skills training, job search support, job orientation support and job coaching services, as well as follow along services. We will be joined by representatives from Pine Castle and Dragon Industries (Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind). Come join us and tour their operations. Details:

When: 4:00-6:00 PM Monday, October 31 Where: 1050 North Davis St., Downtown Jacksonville (east of I-95, north of State St.) Follow FMCA signs Map:[Click for directions] RSVP: Email by clicking here.

REDD Team Manufacturing (Keystone Heights) - November 14Mark your calendars now for the November General Meeting. Due to holiday schedules, this meeting is earlier. You won't want to miss an opportunity to visit the operations of this Keystone Heights manufacturer of aluminum ramps and railing. Theyhave been heavily involved in implementing Lean and are anxious to show off improvements. In order to participate in plant tours, you must wear closed-toe shoes (women, low/no heels). Details:

When: 4:00-6:00 PM Monday, November 14 Where: 6599 State Road 21 North, Keystone Heights (just south of Gold Head State Park; about 20 miles south ofMiddleburg) Follow FCMA signs Map:[Click for directions] RSVP: Email by clicking here.


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Duval Delegation ReceptionFCMA's Government Relations and Board of Directors hosted the Duval Delegation at a reception held at The River Club on October 13. Tracy Jackson (WhiteWave Foods) Government Relations Chair for 2006 presented FCMA's legislative agenda for next year. The committee is planning a trip to Tallahassee during Committee Week, in addition to its annual lobbying trip in March.

After Hours - Art Walk on October 5If you let the rain and a little tropical depression keep you away, you missed out on a great evening of fun, food, drink and art! FCMA's event was held in the Florida Theater, and a bus picked up participants at the end of the reception and took themto JaMOMA for more festivities and free food and drinks. Winners of door prizes: bbq kit - Ryan Combs, Aerotek; $50Copeland's gift cards - Betsy Robbins, Festive Flags, and Tom Gibson, A-Jax Company. Thanks to our sponsors: Quality Sign Company - Roger Williams, President (904) 268-4681Manufacturer of illuminated and non-illuminated signage both exterior and interior. Great Atlantic Outfitters - Blair Wygle, President (904) 722-0196Manufacturer of embroidered sportswear and related accessories. Cash Flow Consultants - Renae Howe, Account Executive (904) 268-2170Collection agency. Prudential Network Realty - Linda Lindenmoyer, Director of Relocation and Business Development (904) 296-6400A full service real estate company.

HR/Education Workshop - Background Checks


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Valuable information was distributed to members attending the September 28 workshop. Participants were brought up to date on employee screening tools and practices, and compliance with state and federal laws. Many thanks to Don Dymer, president of SingleSource Services Corp. (left) and David McNurlen president/CEO of Murtech Services Group for presenting.

Government RelationsMembers were presented facts and gained insight on issues surrounding the proposed reopening of Cecil Field by Dan McCarthy, Director of Military Affairs for the City, at the October 4 meeting at new member England-Thims & Miller. Thanks to Michael Timpane of Waste Management for providing lunch! If you are interested in getting involved on one of our committees, please contact the FCMA office.

2006 Edition of Manufacturing MagazineAgain, we are proud to partner with FCMA member Clements Publishing Company to write, produce and publish Manufacturing on the First Coast, which is scheduled for delivery in February 2006. Expect a call from Jane Bachtell toreserve your advertising or advertorial space in what promises to be yet another great publication. 10,000 issues with a 2-year shelf life will be printed and distributed throughout the region. Call now for details on the publication by contacting Jane at (904) 874-6727.

MANUFACTURING NEWS ARTICLES

The Economist

The Great Jobs Switch: The fall in manufacturing employment in developing economies is a sign of economic progress, not decline... click for full story Industrial Metamorphosis: Factory jobs are becoming scarce. Its nothing to worry about... click for full story


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Florida Trend

Recycled Real Estate: A state program and the sizzling real estate market are boosting the redevelopment of so-called "brownfields" sites... click for full story A Huge Waste - Northeast: Growth is outstripping Columbia County's wastewater system... click for full story

Industry Week

A House Divided: Manufacturing in Crisis... click for full story

FCMA Website, Committees/HR Corner

Understanding Unemployment Compensation: What is the cost of losing an unemployment claim; calculating your tax rate; how claims affect tax rates... Read the article in FCMA's HR Corner click on "HR Corner" for article

New/Prospective Member LuncheonNew and prospective members got to know a little more about FCMA and benefits of membership at the October 12 luncheon at the UNF University Center. FCMA hosts this luncheon twice a year to help its newest members get "plugged in" and torecruit.

WhiteWave Expansion - Auld & White ConstructorsMember-to-Member Business: Auld & White recently began the demolition and site clearing for a 35,000 refrigeratedwarehouse addition to WhiteWave Foods facility on Beaver Street. WhiteWave produces and distributes soy-based milk "Silk" brand from the Jacksonville plant. Construction will take place in two phases with the expected completion for both inNovember 2006.

Jacksonville Port Authority(1) The US Dept. of Homeland Security has awarded JAXPORT a $2.6 million grant to enhance port security. (2) Talleyrand Marine Terminal: Work on the southernmost pier (Berth 3) will begin soon. The $12 million project will repairthe pier used by Southeast Toyota Distributors.

JEACongratulations to Teala Milton, JEA VP of government relations, was recently appointed vice president by the Florida Municipal Electric Association board of directors.

New Faces and Promotions The Haskell Company - Promotions: Jim Carlson, director; Bob Renaud, director of business development and marketing,commercial; Don Kartzmark, director; James Reed, director of project development, parking solutions. Synovus (new member) promoted Stephanie Hickox to regional manager and hired Alice Gizzo as merchant sales rep for Fernandina Beach. Ennis Pellum & Associates hired Amy Newburg as a staff accountant. Mercantile Bank appointed Rick Cassidy vice president, business banker/relationship manager for the Ponte Vedra Office. Andrey Cheney was appointed to the Florida Bankers Association Board of Directors. Prudential Network Realty hired Brownrigg Ramsay as realtor. Reynolds, Smith and Hills Inc.: Rick Chesser, former District Four secretary for the Florida Department of Transportation, has joined as vice president of Florida operations.

Ellis & Associates, Inc.


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(1) Congratulations to Tina Meskel, PE, recently promoted to chief operating officer. (2) This year E&A opened offices in Daytona and in Brunswick! (3) Mike Lithman, VP/CFO, was named by the Florida Engineering Society as an FES Fellow. (4) Welcome: Christopher Meeks, technician; Carolyn Turner and Tessa Pulida, admin.

Ring Power Celebrates Grand OpeningThe red carpet was rolled out to vendors and customers of Ring Power at the grand opening of their World Golf Village facility in St. Johns County. Over 2000 guests were expected to help celebrate on October 13. Congratulations!

Coffman, Coleman, Andrews & Grogan, P.A.Is pleased to announce that five of its lawyers--William H. Andrews, Patrick D. Coleman, Michael K. Grogan, Eric J. Holshouser and Robert G. Riegel--have been listed in the 2006 edition of the Best Lawyers in America. They boast the most lawyers of any firm in Jacksonville listed in the Labor and Employment Law category. Congratulations, guys!

Kelly Services - Southpoint Ribbon CuttingKelly celebrated the grand opening of their new headquarters building with a ribbon cutting ceremony October 13.

The Grimes Companies - September 26We appreciate the hospitality of Grimes in hosting the September monthly meeting at their westside facility. President Michael O'Leary took advantage of the opportunity to recognize his employees who were key players in their recent ISO certification. Congratulations!


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HR/Education Workshop - October 27More Information on Dealing with OSHA...

Do OSHA visits perplex or concern you?Do you know your rights according to Public Law 91-596?

Don't miss this workshop! Details:

When: Wednesday, October 27th, 7:30-10:00 AM Where: UNF University Center (Bldg. 43) Presenter: Chuck Calloway, Director of Safety - Summit Contractors Group, Inc. Cost: $55 For Members $110 Non-Members (includes continental breakfast) RSVP: Email by clicking here.

Manufacturing Summit - December 1-2The Enterprise Florida Manufacturing Advisory Council and the Florida Manufacturers Association are collaborating once again to bring all manufacturers together at the Second Annual Manufacturing Summit, December 1-2, 2005 in Orlando. You canview the agenda and register on-line (click here). You don't want to miss this opportunity!

FCMA to Offer Six Sigma Green Belt Series


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In cooperation with the Florida Manufacturing Extension Partnership, FCMA will offer Six Sigma Green Belt certification. Cost is $3,800 per person. Class size is limited to 12. Locations TBA. Details will be in the November newsletter and posted on the FCMA website. Schedule: (all 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM)

Session 1-4: Jan. 17, 18, 19, 20Session 5: Jan. 31 Session 6: Feb. 14 Session 7: Feb. 28 Session 8: March 14 (project evaluation)Session 9: March 28 (graduation)

If you are interested in participating next year, make sure to get your reservation in early!

2005 SupportersThe Platinum Plus Campaign was developed to help fund:

*FCMA Website* *FCMA Lobbyist* *PR and Publicity*

It's not too early to plan for your 2006 contribution. Donations range from $100 - $5,000. 10% of your contribution will beapplied as prepaid fees for any FCMA workshop. We appreciate the following members who contributed in 2005:

PLATINUM PLUS Gerdau-Ameristeel Maxwell House Coffee (Kraft)

PLATINUM Atlantic Marine, Inc. Goodrich Corporation MPS Group / ENTEGEE United States Gypsum Company

GOLD Auld & White Constructors, Inc.

SILVER Advanced Disposal Services Rex Corporation Safe-Lite Optical Company, Inc.

BRONZE Akerman Senterfitt FMC Corporation Moran Environmental Recovery, LLC WhiteWave Foods (formerly Dean)

SUPERSTAR Ameritape, Inc. Armor Holdings Automation Engineering Florida Custom Marble

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