Midwest Manufacturers’ Association was created to serve as the “central hub” of a consortium of industry-related trade groups and associations. MMA’s primary service region is the Upper Midwest: rural Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin and Iowa.

MMA serves as a catalyst for the creation of new manufacturers trade organizations and the collaboration of existing organizations throughout the upper Midwest region. By joining forces under one central hub, the manufacturing industry in the Midwest region now has, for the first time, a way to express its collective voice ... to government, to suppliers of common goods and services, and to each other.

Each Member of MMA:

• is governed by an independent Board of Directors comprised of members from that organization only

• manages its own financial resources

• determines its membership dues structure (if any)

• elects representation on the Board of Directors for Midwest Manufacturers’ Association and Collaborative Ventures, Inc. (for-profit subsidiary company)

• remits membership dues to MMA quarterly, to provide support for the cost of maintaining a staffed office

• operates as a 501(c)6 organization

• is granted nonprofit status without the burden of the IRS application process and expense

• benefits from joint income tax filing

• has access to various benefit programs designed to assist manufacturers (such as the workers comp fund and employee benefits program)

• benefits from MMA’s promotion of the manufacturing industry

Affiliates:

Founded in 1997, Arrowhead Manufacturers & Fabricators Association serves the manufacturing industry in Northeastern Minnesota and Northwestern Wisconsin. Luncheon meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month. www.amfa-mn-wi.org

Founded in 2008, Central Minnesota Manufacturers Association serves the manufacturing industry in the St. Cloud/Big Lake region. Breakfast meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of the month. www.centralmnmanufacturing.com

Minn-Dak Manufacturers Association serves the manufacturing industry in the sister-cities of Fargo, ND and Moorhead, MN. Luncheon meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month. www.minndakmanufacturers.com

Founded in 1990, Tri-State Manufacturers Association serves the manufacturing industry in west central Minnesota and eastern North Dakota. Dinner meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month. www.tsma.org




Associations:	Midwest Manufacturers’ Association was created to serve as the “central hub” of a consortium of industry-related trade groups and associations. MMA’s primary service region is the Upper Midwest: rural Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin and Iowa. MMA serves as a catalyst for the creation of new manufacturers trade organizations and the collaboration of existing organizations throughout the upper Midwest region. By joining forces under one central hub, the manufacturing industry in the Midwest region now has, for the first time, a way to express its collective voice ... to government, to suppliers of common goods and services, and to each other. Each Member of MMA: • is governed by an independent Board of Directors comprised of members from that organization only • manages its own financial resources • determines its membership dues structure (if any) • elects representation on the Board of Directors for Midwest Manufacturers’ Association and Collaborative Ventures, Inc. (for-profit subsidiary company) • remits membership dues to MMA quarterly, to provide support for the cost of maintaining a staffed office • operates as a 501(c)6 organization • is granted nonprofit status without the burden of the IRS application process and expense • benefits from joint income tax filing • has access to various benefit programs designed to assist manufacturers (such as the workers comp fund and employee benefits program) • benefits from MMA’s promotion of the manufacturing industry Affiliates: Founded in 1997, Arrowhead Manufacturers & Fabricators Association serves the manufacturing industry in Northeastern Minnesota and Northwestern Wisconsin. Luncheon meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month. www.amfa-mn-wi.org Founded in 2008, Central Minnesota Manufacturers Association serves the manufacturing industry in the St. Cloud/Big Lake region. Breakfast meetings are held on the fourth Thursday of the month. www.centralmnmanufacturing.com Minn-Dak Manufacturers Association serves the manufacturing industry in the sister-cities of Fargo, ND and Moorhead, MN. Luncheon meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month. www.minndakmanufacturers.com Founded in 1990, Tri-State Manufacturers Association serves the manufacturing industry in west central Minnesota and eastern North Dakota. Dinner meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the month. www.tsma.org	Upcoming Events: CMMA General Meeting February 23 Nanotechnology Workshop February 23 Duluth & St. Louis Days at the Capitol February 28-March 1 AMFA Spring Social March 5 TSMA General Meeting March 6 Legislative Reception at The Children’s Museum March 6 AMFA General Meeting March 14 MN Business Day at the Capitol March 14 SME Trade Show April 17-18 Tour of Manufacturing Fergus Falls/Wahpeton April 21 2011 MMA Directory ISEEK.org now has a portal for Manufacturers. Click here!
Midwest Manufacturers' Association 117 Central Avenue North Elbow Lake, MN 56531 800-654-5773 midwest@runestone.net