Ep. 398 | Manufacturing in the Shadows of Tourism: Candy Cole on Supporting Small Manufacturers in Central Florida
Recorded live at the Florida Chamber Future of Florida Forum, this episode features Candy Cole, Executive Director of the Manufacturing Association of Central Florida (MACF), in conversation with Small Biz Florida host Tom Kindred. Cole shines a spotlight on the more than 6,000 manufacturers in Central Florida, 80% of which have fewer than 20 employees, and explains how MACF serves as a critical connector for these often-overlooked small businesses. From navigating utility challenges to workforce development and student outreach, Cole discusses how MACF helps manufacturers grow in a region…
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