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1) Access to Grant & Loan Programs
Government can sometimes do a pretty good job of keeping their treasures
hidden! How about a grant to show your products at a trade show in London, or one
for a new roof?
We can help find a solution in the form of a grant or very low interest government
loan – you just need to call and let us know what you want to do. You never know!
What a great way to off-set your small investment in MAP dues! |
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2) Legislative Support and Bill Watch
Watch MAP is the only association watching what's going on in City Hall
for manufacturing. Sometimes legislators don't stop to think through what their good
ideas- would do to a manufacturing company. How about paid sick leave for your employees?
If you fight these, you may become a target yourself.
Let MAP do the fighting for you. We will regularly keep you up to date on what's
going on, both in Harrisburg and City Hall. |
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3) Networking
Successful professionals belong to many associations just for the opportunity
to network with peers. Your MAP membership makes you part of a family of the most
successful and accomplished manufacturers in Philadelphia.
The network you develop through MAP, at training sessions, breakfast meetings with
council members and through other opportunities, both in person and online, will
give a wide array of colleagues to tap for a variety of information. One good idea
picked up over coffee at a MAP workshop can pay your dues for years. |
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4) Reduced Cost for Training Programs
If we're going to stay competitive, we're going to need to stay on top
of things. MAP takes your suggestions and finds the best and most economical training
venues around — and makes them affordable to its members. There is too much good
information out there to not take advantage of opportunities to become leaner and
greener. |
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5) Job Posting
Members receive free posting of the jobs you need filled. Stop paying
high rates for classified ads. We send your job posting to 122 job agencies throughout
the city. This is another way you can easily regain the cost of membership. |
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6) MAP Online Directory of City Manufacturers
This is your personal citywide phone book for local suppliers, customers
and potential partners. At the same time — your customers are using this directory
to find Philly manufacturers. Is your listing current? Don't miss having a customer
find you. |
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7) Certified Vendors
We've put together a collection of products and services that are unique
to manufacturing. Need a bank that understands credit lines? Or a CPA who understands
development costs?
We have carefully screened and certified a number of vendors,
based upon their experience with manufacturing. Everything from employment and
labor law to finding tax credits for you. Look into your certified vendors! |
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8) Job Ready Program©
The number one complaint we've heard over the years - more than the economy, even more than taxes is the cost and frustration Philly manufacturers experience trying to find good workers who really want to work.
Three years ago we began a project to find a way to resolve this - and now we believe we have. It's called the Job Ready Program and you owe it to yourself to find out more about how this program trains individuals and produces graduates who will save you time and money - by hiring right, the first time! |
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9) Complete Employment / HR Services
MAP can help with some of the most time consuming and expensive aspect
of hiring a new employee. Services like organizing a job fair, interviewing and
pre-screening candidates can be performed by MAP for you. Some services are free
to members, others at a greatly reduced rate. Save both time and money! |
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10) We're Your Connection with City Officials
MAP helps companies connect with local government officials through breakfast
meetings with local council members, working groups which include political staff
and city officials, reaching out to them directly on your behalf and in many other
ways. You may not need a friend in City Hall today... but when you need a friend,
that's no time to start looking! |
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11) Help with City Agencies
MAP will run interference for you with city agencies like, L&I, the
Water Company, the Streets Dept., PECO, etc...
We know who to talk to so you don't get lost in red tape. |
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12) New Opportunities
MAP is in the loop- when it comes to opportunities for its members. We
get direct leads from the Commonwealth trade office from overseas companies looking
to purchase products or partner with local manufacturers on projects.
We can help with finding land to expand within the city because we are among the first to find
out about availabilities. There are any number of ways we can help you connect with
opportunity and because you are a member — you get this information before anyone
else. |
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Our members prosper!
MAP Membership Pays!
For more information about these benefits please call Steve Jurash, at (215) 948-9285
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