West Virginia Manufacturers Association

Membership in WVMA - the West Virginia Manufacturers Association -- is open to any person associated with business and industry. Membership in WVMA allows access to leading edge advancements in manufacturing trends, technology, member discount programs, continuing education forums, government regulations and legislative outreach.

No matter your career level, membership in WVMA makes you stand out from the crowd. WVMA membership signifies that you are:

• Dedicated to best practices in industry and business
• Committed to successful results
• Enthusiastic about quality, productivity and return on investment
• Devoted to maintaining and improving a strong manufacturing base in West Virginia

WVMA demonstrates your professional values and ambitions. It also provides tangible benefits that include: newsletters, updates, Mountain State Manufacturering Magazine, members-only services and discounts, education opportunities and more.

The West Virginia Manufacturers Association (WVMA) is West Virginia’s chief lobbying group for manufacturing. Our primary purpose is protecting your right to operate and profit in a predictable business environment. One of the many benefits of joining WVMA is adding your voice and vote at the table through:

Legislation, Lobbying, Candidate Recruitment

The professional staff of WVMA advocates for issues improving the wellness of the manufacturing community.

WVMA delivers a strong united message to policy makers.

WVMA seeks input from members and associates to identify practical legislative agenda items.

WVMA works to build coalitions of employers and organize grassroots contacts with local managers and employees to lobby for the passage or defeat of identified legislation and regulations.

WVMA comments knowledgeably on all state regulations.

WVMA JOBS Politcal Action Committee recruits and supports candidates in local and state elections.

Committee Work

As a member, you can choose to participate in any of WVMA's active committees and/or receive their reports and summaries.

• Environmental Safety & Health
• Chemical Industry
• Wood Products
• Government Affairs
• Human Resources

Member Rewards

WVMA membership connects you to the largest network of manufacturing professionals in West Virginia and throughout the country.

WVMA membership gives you access to educational meetings and seminars and provides an opportunity to network and learn from manufacturing professionals from around the state. For our associate members our meetings attract clients you want to reach.

Advertising & Marketing

WVMA members are encouraged to include information in our electronic newsletter. Our real time electronic newsletter brings you up to date on manufacturing around the Mountain State and provides marketing opportunities for your products and services.

Education

If continuing education is part of your plan, membership in WVMA provides access to WVMA sponsored conferences, seminars, forums, and events on manufacturing issues, changes in regulations and laws, work site safety, human resources and workforce management.

WVMA offers classes in cooperation with our Community and Technical College system that meet your needs with classes in both technical and soft skills areas.

See our training calendar.

Join WVMA Today!

Your company benefits through membership in WVMA. Join us as we work to improve the economic health of our communities through manufacturing. Your membership today makes our message and our mission stronger. The rewards are many – the benefits mutual.

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