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MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA AT A GLANCE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA WHAT: Advocacy association organized to improve the business climate for man- ufacturers in Florida. WHERE: Tallahassee, Florida WEBSITE: www.mafmfg.com Association of Florida Manufacturers IMPROVING THE BUSINESS CLIMATE FOR FLORIDA MANUFACTURERS T he Manufacturers Association of Florida (MAF) was founded in 2006, due to an overwhelming need by manufacturers in the State to be heard legislatively and have their concerns in front of policy makers. The mandate of the organization is to channel and speak with one voice for all Florida manufacturers, so the State can make changes that will encourage growth with MAF members already in Florida, and encourage members, companies, and manu- facturers from other States and international markets to do more business with Florida. Business View Magazine recently spoke with MAF Executive Director, Amanda Bowen, about current goings-on with the Associa- tion, and plans for the decade ahead. The interview touched on three main focuses: Advocacy, Educational Outreach & Sustain-