MPA is an organization comprised of large manufacturers who have high brand recognition and strong reputations for ethics and integrity in conducting business. The member companies maintain a significant presence in the state of Ohio. Additionally, some suppliers and smaller manufacturers can inquire about membership.
 
MPA members share a commitment to preserving a competitive manufacturing environment and are engaged in ensuring that legislators and public officials understand how legislation and regulations influence manufacturing and state competitiveness. Because of the diversity and significance of its members, MPA is able to uniquely represent all manufacturers and speak with authority on issues facing manufacturers. 

 

In total, MPA member companies: 

• Employ 39,000 Ohioans

• Have a total Ohio payroll of $2.5 billion

• Have invested over $5 billion in hard assets in Ohio

• Utilize 9,200 Ohio suppliers for its Ohio operations

• Spends approximately $11 billion with Ohio-based suppliers

 

 
MEMBERSHIP VALUE:

In return for their commitment to work together to address issues, concerns, problems and opportunities as it pertains to Ohio legislative and administrative policy matters, member companies benefit in the following ways:

 

• Direct participation and input on all policy discussions presented before the MPA.

• Participation in roundtable meetings along with periodic updates to discuss developments related to critical issues identified by members.

• Teaming with a highly visible and recognized collection of companies known for their high standard of ethics and integrity that is sought after for input and direction on policy matters. 

• Leveraging a well-respected organization to take the lead and be the voice on important issues for manufacturers, thereby allowing member companies to focus on their unique issues. 

• Shared savings in leveraging the costs of economic analysis, position papers, testimony and other forward-thinking solutions to influence major policy issues.

• Direct access to leading manufacturing policy advocates, experts, and resources, including:

• Thomas Zaino – Budget and Tax

• Denny Larr – Energy

• William Fitzgibbon  – Healthcare and Workforce Development

 
If your company is interested in learning more or joining MPA, please contact Beau Euton at beau@manufacturingpolicyalliance.com or (614) 264-0493.