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MARCH 2006 3/15/2006

Pass Sales Tax Exemption and Joint and Several Liability

The FCMA Government Relations Committee will conduct its annual lobbying trip to the Florida State Legislature on March 29-30. Two issues are at the top of our agenda for 2006:

*First: Eliminate the maximum $50,000 sales tax burden on the purchase of machinery and equipment bymanufacturers. Elimination of the tax will be a major benefit to smaller manufacturers. Current law requires purchase of over$830,000 of capital equipment each year to reach the $50,000 hurdle rate. Over 95% of Florida manufacturers are small- tomid-sized. This imposes an additional burden making these companies less competitive not only globally, but with theircompetitors next door in Georgia, Alabama, and other Southeastern states. The projected fiscal impact of $28 million will bereturned many times by the increase in capital expenditures as Florida manufacturers invest to be competitive and efficient.Elimination of the sales tax is included in Governor Bush’s budget and we have strong support in the House. The problem isthe Senate. We hope President Lee will support us and allow a vote on the issue this year. Passage would complete a longprocess of eliminating sales tax detrimental to Florida manufacturers that began in 1995.

*Second: Repeal Joint and Several Liability. Florida must have meaningful Torn Reform if business is to be competitive. The current system encourages abuse by free-wheeling trial attorneys and free-loading clients. Both have made our legal system a lottery. Repeal of Joint and Several Liability will be a major step to restore order in an increasingly dysfunctional legal process. We do not wish to avoid liability for mistakes we cause. Neither do we wish to pay beyond the extent of our liability. In particular, we do not want to be the fall guy for plaintiffs wanting to get rich quick. The Governor and the House are solidly behind repeal. Again, the Senate is the roadblock. The vote will be close and we must lobby hard for passage.

How can you help? Easy! Contact members of the Duval Delegation and ask that each support our two bills. Particularly, contact our senators:


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Sen. Jim King (904-727-3600; 850-487-5030) [email protected]

Sen. Steve Wise (904-381-6000; 850-487-5027) [email protected]

Sen. Tony Hill (904-924-1646; 850-487-5024) [email protected]

We will keep you advised of our progress. Keep your fingers crossed that we will be successful this session. Both issues are critical to the success of Florida manufacturers.

Flowers Baking Company of JacksonvilleRick McCombs, President(904) 354-3771x2412261 W 30th StreetJacksonville, FL 32209

One of the area largest producers and marketers of packaged foods for retail and foodservice customers. Servicing over 138routes including Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. Top brands produced in Jacksonville are: Nature's Own, Sunbeam OldFashioned and Giants breads, Roman Meal, Bunny Giant, and Sunbeam barbecue bread.

Siemens Building TechnologiesGriff Carlson, Account Executive(904) 537-48438940 Western Way, Suite 1Jacksonville, FL 32256

Manufacture, service and installation of building automation, fire alarm, and security products.

March 27 at Ameritape

Ameritape is a converter/distributor of pressure sensitive tape products; its niche is specialty tapes, including electrical/electronic and double-coated products.

When: 4:00 - 6:00 PM March 27, 2006

Where:11236-100 St. Johns Industrial Pkwy, SouthFor directions click hereFollow FCMA signs to parking sites

RSVP:

Refreshments:

Email or 904-343-9372

Courtesy of Randstad

Lunch and LearnThe HR Special Interest Group (SIG) held its first "Lunch and Learn" session at Walter Lorenz on March 15 which focused on The Lean Office.


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HR/Education Workshops...Are you taking full advantage of your FCMA membership? The HR/Education Committee offers monthly workshops withexcellent resources.

Greg Gerlach and Tom Harper of Harper Gerlach present "Employment ApplicationDo's & Don'ts"

Karen Walsh (right), ErgonomicsSpecialist, enlists the help of Linda Lindenmoyerof Prudential Network Realtyat the Ergonomics workshop

FCMA Endorses Mayor PeytonDozens of members showed support for Mayor John Peyton at a reception on March 20 at the River Club.

Prudential Network RealtyCongratulations to PNR for reaching the $1 billion sales milestone!

Promotions, New Hires, etc...


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Auld & White Constructors, Inc.: Jan Conwell has been promoted to Director of Human Resources; new hires include Rena Domingus and Marie Ignacio as construction assistants.

Fowler White Boggs Banks: Welcomes Michael Dewberry as a shareholder working in the firm's Commercial Litigation Practice group.

Ellis & Associates, Inc.: Rodney Mank has been promoted to manager of the geotechnical division.

Synovus Bank of Jacksonville: Scott Preston has been promoted to senior vice president. New hires include: Gayle Magin, commercial lending assistant; Marie Messer, commercial banker; Ellie Edwards, teller; Katrese Berry, personal banker.

Lyondell Recognition

Congratulations! Lyondell (formerly Millennium Specialty Chemicals) will be

recognized at the "19th Annual Commissioner's Business Recognition Awards," given through the jointefforts of the Florida Education Foundation and the Florida Department of Education. The awards honor businesses that have shown outstanding commitment to educational improvements through partnerships between business and schools in their communities. Lyondell was 1 of only 3 corporations in Duval Countyselected for this award--and 1 of 100 for the entire state. The awards will be presented April 20th inDaytona Beach.

February Trade Show a Huge Success!

Over 350 people attended the FCMA Trade Show that was held on Monday, February 27 at the UNF University Center. A great time was had by all networking, as well as drawings for door prizes announcedevery 10 minutes! FCMA appreciates the following members for exhibiting at this event:

3M CompanyAccuRedADP TotalSourceAdvanced Disposal Services Aerostar Environmental Allstates WorldCargoAmeritape, Inc.Armor HoldingsAtlantic Coast Federal Atlantic MarineBranch Banking Trust Bryant DesignCenterBank of JacksonvilleCoastal IndustriesColliers Dickinson

DataRoadDSI Security ServicesFirst Coast SecurityFirst Source LeasingFCCJFlorida Custom MarbleFlorida East Coast RailwayFlorida MEPFlorida RockFowler White Boggs BankerGeorgia-PacificGolder Associates Inc.Gulf Atlantic EquipmentHEPACOICS/Information Computing ServicesIndustrial Water Services

Lean StreetLG2 Environmental

MACTEC EngineeringNaval Aviation DepotOasis StaffingPattillo ConstructionPine Castle, Inc.Quality Sign CompanyRing PowerShands HealthcareSimco TechnologiesSingleSource ServicesSolanticSpherion StaffingSwisher International The Arc JacksonvilleUnited Sates Gypsum


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Colomer USAColumbia AnalyticalCora Health ServicesCrestcom

Jacksonville Lean Consortium/FCMAJacksonville Port AuthorityJEA

US LECWyle LaboratoriesZabatt

Thank you to the following members who contributed door prizes:

AccuRed ADP TotalSource Advanced Disposal Atlantic Coast Federal Branch Banking & Trust (BB&T) Colomer USA Colliers Dickinson Columbia Analytical CORA HealthCare Florida Rock Fowler White Boggs Banker First Coast Security Services

Georgia-Pacific MACTEC Engineering Miscellaneous Sheet Metal Oasis Staffing Quality Sign Company Ring Power/Lift Trucks Simco Technologies SingleSource Services Solantic Swisher International USLEC Zabatt

After Hours - April 18

Four sponsors are needed for our upcoming After Hours networking. Location is beingfinalized for the April 18 5:00-7:00 PM event. Sponsorships are $300 per company.

Family Night - April 21

Make plans to join us at our next Family Night with the Jacksonville Suns on Friday, April21. Tickets are $17 per person--includes reserved seating and all the food you can eat (forone hour with wristband) hamburgers, hot dogs, soda, and popcorn. There are a limited

number of tickets available in the FCMA section--get your tickets today!


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2006 ContributorsPlatinum Plus is designed to provide added benefits and recognition for your company and to help fund specific FCMA initiatives, such as:

Lobbying efforts to eliminate state taxes on manufacturing inputsPromote manufacturingManufacturers Association Florida (MAF)

Benefits include:* Promotion of your company at FCMA events and in VOICE monthly* Prepaid fees to select workshops/seminars based on contribution

Thank you to our 2006 contributors:

Akerman SenterfittArmor HoldingsAmeritape, Inc.Auld & White Constructors, Inc.Automation EngineeringFMC CorporationFlorida Custom MarbleGerdau-AmeristeelGoodrich CorporationGulf Atlantic EquipmentInternational Paper/Box USAMain RecyclingMaxwell House Coffee - KraftMoran Environmental RecoveryPhoenix ProductsRex CorporationRogers TowersWhiteWave Foods

We look forward to your joining these contributors--contact Sherri Mitchell for additional information.

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