The mission of SAMA is to ensure a brighter future for the San Antonio manufacturing community by being its recognized voice and advocate. SAMA will: •Proactively monitor manufacturing related issues and participate in local government •Promote manufacturing to enhance its perception in the community •Provide educational opportunities to benefit our members and their workforce •Create forums for business to business networking opportunities Advocacy: •Manufacturing's Voice to Local Government & Regulatory Agencies •Assuring the Next Generation of Skilled Trades •Monitoring Water & Energy Best Practices: •Culitvating Leadership •Manufacturing Skills Development •Team Building •Manufacturing Plant Tours •Special Interest Groups (SIG) •Lean Practices •Business-to-Business Forums & Networking