Grand Traverse Area Manufacturing Council

Make Great Things.

The Grand Traverse Area Manufacturing Council was established to promote long-term thinking, education, and collaboration through people and companies that allow us to make great things in northern Michigan. It’s our mission to support a sustainable and globally competitive manufacturing sector for a stronger economy.

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Highlighted Events

Don’t miss out on these great opportunities to network, learn, and share with other area businesses and manufacturers.

NoMi Mfg. Summit | May 17, 2023

The Northern Michigan Manufacturing Summit hosted by the Grand Traverse Area Manufacturing Council will be held on Wednesday, May 17th, 2023 from 8:00am – 1:00pm, at the Hagerty Center in Traverse City.

27th Annual Charity Golf Outing | September 29, 2023

On the last Friday of September, manufacturers across northern Michigan gather to support the Manufacturing Technology Academy (MTA) of Traverse City in our annual Manufacturers Charity Golf Outing.

Manufacturing Day |

The first Friday of February is Manufacturing Day! The GTAMC is excited for another successful year as we look to bring 850 students into 40 different manufacturing facilities. Thank you for your support!

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Making an Impact Across the Region

Value Proposition: A strong manufacturing community benefits the economy of northern Michigan. Innovation is spawned by sharing best practices and ideas. Council initiatives will positively impact company operations and/or profitability. Individual relationships developed through Council membership can provide a valuable network to the benefit of member companies as well as companies of the region.

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What’s Up? Local Manufacturing News

Grand Traverse Area manufacturing news – Read the latest news and information about local manufacturing across northern Michigan. Learn more about local manufacturing events, education, company news, industry trends and more….

Rosie The Riveter Day

by Morgan Lafleur

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Cindy Kangas 517-939-9910 cindy@camconline.org Michigan Manufacturing Councils Search for Rosie Descendants To Help Celebrate National Rosie the Riveter Day in March (LANSING) — Six Michigan...

Join WiM Southeast Michigan for a day of Northern Michigan Manufacturing Tours

by Catherine Ford

Please join the WiM Southeast Michigan Chapter for our first annual Northern Michigan Manufacturing tour in Traverse City, Michigan! We hope you can join us for a full agenda of tours and events on Thursday, September 29, 2022. We will be enjoying...

Building out a Manufacturing Photography Library for the Grand Traverse Region

by Catherine Ford

As you may know, GTAMC recently published this Resources for Manufacturers webpage, in partnership with Traverse Connect. As Traverse Connect begins to promote this page via newsletters, social media, press, etc. they are looking to build out a...

Featured Member: BORIDE Engineered Abrasives

WHY CHOOSE BORIDE Engineered Abrasives

For nearly 50 years, BORIDE Engineered Abrasives has developed and manufactured abrasive products for industrial and consumer applications. From our global network of suppliers and industry experts we also distribute products that our customers need to improve their quality and productivity.

Our entire organization serves our worldwide customers and distributors with:

Consistent, high-quality products.
On-time, error-free shipments.
Prompt, accurate information and answers.

Precise process management, fact-based problem solving and extensive material science are important parts of our foundation. Our quality management system is based on ISO 9001:2015. Both our Quality Policy and Core Values steer the company’s operation.

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Learn. Network. Grow.

Community Events: Not only does the GTAMC meet regularly to discuss and collaborate on a variety of topics related to manufacturing and business development — but we also partner, sponsor, and promote an assortment of events throughout the area. These meetings and events are a great way to: