Michigan Aggregates Association

06/05/2026

MAA recently hosted its annual Walleye Fishing & Legislative Event at the beautiful Safe Harbor Toledo Beach Marina in La Salle.

The day began with remarks from MAA Board Chair Sky Cheney of Cheney Limestone, followed by an informative legislative and political update from Dave Ladd of Kelley Cawthorne, MAA’s political consultant. Members received timely insight into Michigan’s current political climate, the road funding legislation passed in 2025, and the upcoming election cycle, along with a discussion of key issues that could impact the aggregate industry.

Following the meeting, members headed out onto Lake Erie for an afternoon of walleye fishing always a highlight of this annual event.

A special thank-you to Stoneco Michigan for providing a great lunch and some outstanding cookies!

06/04/2026

Digging with Doug: Mackinac Policy Conference Edition!

In this special Mackinac Island episode, host and MAA Executive Director Doug Needham is joined by John Sellek of Harbor Strategic Public Affairs for a conversation on the importance of aggregates in building Michigan, recent legislative developments, and the latest updates on the race for Michigan's next governor.

06/03/2026

YOU ARE INVITED!

Mid Michigan Materials invites you to its Bechtel Pit Community Appreciation Day on June 12, 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM. Lunch will be provided.

Join us at 5278 Churchill Road in Brown City next week!

04/29/2026

A big thank you to MAA member Stoneco Michigan, along with industry partners Michigan Paving & Materials Company and Cadillac Asphalt LLC, for showcasing the journey of aggregate materials from the quarry to finished asphalt pavement.

The tour provided the Director of the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) and MDOT’s COO with a firsthand look at the direct connection between the Ottawa Lake Quarry and the Cadillac Asphalt Dix HMA Plant in Detroit, highlighting how locally sourced aggregates play a critical role in building and maintaining Michigan’s transportation infrastructure.

The visit also highlighted the asphalt emulsion production process at the Michigan Paving & Materials Monroe Oil Terminal. Seeing the full process firsthand, from raw aggregate production to the final pavement placed on MDOT highways, reinforces the essential role our industry plays in supporting safe, durable, and reliable infrastructure across Michigan.

04/16/2026

"We’re making a historic nearly $2 billion investment to fix state and local roads, create tens of thousands of good-paying jobs, and lower costs for drivers across Michigan," said Governor Gretchen Whitmer.

LANSING – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer kicked off the beginning of road construction season for 2026. As part of the bipartisan long-term road funding plan that the governor signed into law last year, the state is investing an additional $2 billion in Michigan’s state and local roads. By t...

04/13/2026

April showers bring May flowers… or better yet, construction season 🦺

Governor Gretchen Whitmer toured one road construction project on Wednesday at M-14 in Plymouth and officially kicked off the Michigan construction season while talking about the funding plan to fix the roads.

04/10/2026

Happy road repair season 🚧

This year might look a little different as Governor Whitmer rolls out a nearly $2-billion-a-year road funding deal with the Legislature!

“This is a big investment that was long overdue,” she said. “There’s still going to be more work to do here, no question, but this will represent a significant improvement in the infrastructure we all rely on."

Governor Gretchen Whitmer said Wednesday it is time again for drivers to be on the lookout for orange barrels and construction workers.

04/10/2026

MAA kicked off our 3rd Annual Emerging Leaders Experience with a strong start focused on becoming the best version of yourself. A big thank you to Alta Equipment for hosting the classroom session and providing an outstanding tour of your New Hudson facility.

The day wrapped up with a fun and competitive team building event at Whirlyball, which proved to be a new challenge for everyone involved. It is exciting to see such a driven and engaged group stepping up as the future leaders of our industry.

03/24/2026

Congratulations to Denny for being awarded the MAA Foundation Scholarship!

Denny is a senior at Ferris State University, enrolled in the Heavy Equipment program. He would like to thank MAA and ROWE Professional Services Company for their support.

03/19/2026

MAA is proud to celebrate Makayla Nieman as a recipient of the MAA Foundation Scholarship.

Makayla is currently a freshman at Lake Superior State University, studying to become a geologist. She is grateful for this investment in her future and for the MAA and its members for selecting her for this opportunity.