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Acosta Sheet Metal Mfg., and members of our leadership team, have been recognized in a few places. We've seen recognition in local news outlets, mainstream blogs, and more.
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October 2024 – Leading with Heart: Michelle Acosta on The Power of Authentic Women's Leadership. Build trust and strong bonds with a team — Collaboration is key to a successful business and it starts with a stable foundation of trust. Through this you can push your team’s potential and drive their personal growth, as well as the growth of your company.
September 2024 – Benefits of Laser Welding. "...One of only five laser welders in the nation, at Acosta Mfg, we have see the effectiveness of laser welding for ourselves...".
April 2024 – First-ever Latinos 40 under 40 list for Silicon Valley-San Francisco Bay Area unveiled. "This cohort represents an exceptional group of individuals driving innovation and making significant contributions to technological advancement in one of the nation's most dynamic and challenging regions."
Spring 2024 – Laser Welding Brings Increased Productivity. "One of the first District 1 contractors to utilize this technology, Acosta Sheet Metal Manufacturing, has seen this dramatically increased productivity firsthand since investing in their laser welder...".
March 2024 – Women in Construction Bay Area recognizes excellence by honoring trailblazer – "...[Acosta] is a leader who exemplifies what is needed in the construction industry...".
February 2024 – Acosta Sheet Metal Mfg.'s Michelle Acosta named to WIC Bay Area Board of Directors – "...We are so lucky to have Michelle on our board...She brings a passion and knowledge that is invaluable. Michelle is so on top of marketing and technology, and we could not be where we are without her...".
December 2023 – 8th Annual Women of Excellence in Metal Forming and Fabricating. "The women recognized here contribute mightily to their companies in a variety of roles...The 2023 winners showcase the very best traits of an excellent workforce and provide inspiration for those who may follow in their footsteps...".
August 2023 – Healthy To A Hundred. Sal Acosta of Acosta Sheet Metal Manufacturing on 5 things you need to live a long, healthy, and happy life.
August 2023 – Single-use solution . Acosta Sheet Metal Mfg. partners with 99Bridges on a solution to the single-use plastic bag problem.
July 2023 – 8 Entrepreneurial Family Business: Bringing the start-up spirit to family firms. Emphasizing Efficiency–Michelle Acosta, vice president of operations at Acosta Sheet Metal Manufacturing, says that since taking on her current role a little over a year ago, she’s been focused on the company’s tech stack.
July 2023 – Acosta Sheet Metal Manufacturing Certified as Minority Business Enterprise. Acosta Sheet Metal Manufacturing, Inc., San Jose, CA, a family-owned sheet metal manufacturer known for offering a full range of HVAC ductwork fillings, and roofing metals, has been granted Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certification by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC).
June 2023 – Acosta Sheet Metal Manufacturing, Inc. certified as Minority Business Enterprise. Acosta Mfg. has been granted its MBE certification by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC).
April 2023 – Acosta Sheet Metal Manufacturing with 99Bridges to build Bag Drop Machines. Acosta Mfg. collaborated with 99Bridges–a tech company providing sustainability solutions–to enable reverse logistics for a full circular lifecycle of reusables.
Mar, 2023 – Latinx Business Leadership Awards 2023: Michelle Acosta of Acosta Sheet Metal Manufacturing. The Silicon Valley Business Journal is honoring Latinx business leaders in our community.
Mar, 2023 – Women in construction: Silicon Valley CEOs, vice presidents, speak out on challenges, opportunities. These female construction executives share the challenges and advantages they've had in their chosen industry.
Jan, 2023 – Future proofing the family-owned manufacturing business. Listen in as Michelle Acosta, VP of Operations at Acosta Sheet Metal Mfg. shares her experiences as well as her vision for leading this family business into the future.
Dec, 2022 – Women at Work. The sheet metal trade offers opportunities for every motivated candidate–gender aside.
Nov 20, 2022 – Acosta Sheet Metal Manufacturing Working on Solution to Single-use Plastic Bags. Used bags will be cleaned, sanitized, and then put back into circulation using sheet metal-fabricated technology.
Oct 28, 2022 – Acosta Sheet Metal Manufacturing partners with 99Bridges on solution to eliminate single-use plastic bags. Kiosks to remove millions of single-use plastic shopping bags from the environment.
Mar 16, 2022 – Women of Influence 2022: Michelle Acosta of Acosta Sheet Metal Manufacturing.
Mar 16, 2022 – 100 women named to Silicon Valley Business Journal's 2022 Women of Influence class.
Nov 25, 2021 – Power Women: Michelle Acosta of Acosta Sheet Metal Manufacturing on How to Successfully Navigate Work, Love, and Life as a Powerful Woman.
Nov 25, 2021 – Power Women: Michelle Acosta of Acosta Sheet Metal Manufacturing on How to Successfully Navigate Work, Love, and Life as a Powerful Woman.
Oct 6, 2021 – How to Retain, Train Sheet Metal Workers. Acosta Sheet Metal VP of Operations and Marketing Michelle Acosta shares how the San Jose sheet metal manufacturer deals with the skilled trades gap and employee retention.
Feb 6, 2020 – Making it? How manufacturing industry looks in San Jose.
Mar 28, 2019 – Failure was never going to be an option for this Latino-owned small business.
Mar 25, 2019 – Reveal of earning winning title of the 1st ever Latino Business Leadership Awards: The honors...are being given to the companies because of their records of employee diversity as well as their commitment to supporting Latinos at work and in the community.
Mar 18, 2019 – Opportunity Summit: Opportunity for Every Worker - Session .