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Why should you invest in NIMA?

Credible delivery of your message to manufacturers.

List Serve: Deliver important information

Newsletter: Info articles, Stakeholder recognition

Website: Stakeholder recognition and contact information

Meetings: Network face to face.

Our members –
Your future clients!
Why invest in NIMA for economic development?

Two fundamentals of economic development:

  • Grow existing businesses.
  • Develop manufacturing and other sectors will follow.

    NIMA is the only entity focused solely on the accomplishment of these economic fundamentals in our region.

    • How will NIMA safeguard your investment?

  • NIMA is a 501-C6 Corp ID & WA
  • No members receive compensation for their involvement.
  • Expenditures are overseen by NIMA board of directors who are members.
  • All expenditures must be approved by NIMA board.
  • All monies are transferred and accounted for by CEDA under contract to NIMA.
  • CEDA – OMB Rules, C&L Audits
  • Financial statements are available to the public.

    Most important safeguard.

    The organization, its members, and board recognize that to ask for your continued support in the future we have to deliver on our commitments.

    Let our actions speak for themselves.
    		•  NIMA GOALS

    Networking and Communications

      From Manufacturers to Others
      • A collective and consistent voice representing local manufacturers’ interests and needs.
      • Improving the information flow from manufacturers to those interested in helping them.
      • A conduit for partners to efficiently receive feedback from manufacturers.
      Efficient transfer of information.

    Workforce Development

      Promote the career opportunities available in manufacturing.
      • Address the disconnect between lack of skilled labor and the underemployed.
        • 5-7000 Underemployed in our area
      • Increase the number of students interested in manufacturing careers.
        • Curriculum development grant
        • Job Fairs
        • Education of career counselors
        Work with local post secondary educators and work force development providers to better focus offerings to the needs of local manufacturers.

    Training and Education

      Coordinate training opportunities throughout the region.
      • Public
      • Private
      Provide networking to professional and technical service providers.

    Group Purchasing

      Using the combined purchasing power of local manufacturers to compete with the strength of larger and importing manufacturers.
      • Health Care
      • Retirement
      • Other?

    Advocacy for Manufacturers

    • Private
    • Public
      • Local
      • State
      • Federal
      The organization takes an active roll in meetings and hearings related to programs and legislation that effects our regions manufacturers.

      A voice for our region’s manufacturers.

    Assist with State and Federal Grant Opportunities

      Utilize ED’s grant experience to help manufacturers apply for:
      • RBEG
      • RBOG
      • SBIR
      • WDT
      Most mfgs don’t have the time nor the expertise to apply for these types of economic assistance.