National Association of Manufacturers (NAM): NAM’s mission is to enhance the competitiveness of manufacturers by shaping a legislative and regulatory environment conducive to U.S. economic growth and to increase understanding among policymakers, the media and the general public about the vital role of manufacturing to America’s economic future and living standards.
Ensure that the human resource skill needs of manufacturers are known and met.
Promote the image of manufacturing in Maryland.
Advocate issues/concerns with state and local Governments.
Provide services to and networking opportunities among members and with other organizations.
Maryland World Class Manufacturing Consortium: A group of Maryland manufacturers that have organized into a not-for-profit organization with the support of the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development (DBED). Its purpose is to identify and make available to members world class practitioner resources while developing the criteria, measurements, training and implementation assistance by which companies can become "World Class Manufacturers."
