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.

Mfg. Summit | TBD

A very special thank you to all our Platinum sponsors: Chemical Bank, Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center (MMTC), and Skilled Manufacturing Inc. for helping to make this amazing event possible.

Supplier Networking Day | TBD

It is time for our third annual Supplier Networking Day hosted by TentCraft! Come network, talk about the latest technologies, and learn from local suppliers on how to better your manufacturing business in Northern Michigan.

Golf Outing | Sept. 28

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 | Oct. 5th

First Friday of October is national 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….

Do we fit? Roundtable with New President of Michigan Tech & Traverse City Ecosystem Leaders.

Nov 15, 2018 | Local News, Uncategorized

Do we fit? by Jon Dreher - Executive Chairman | Grand Traverse Area Manufacturing Council TC Economic Development & Ecosystem Leaders Met with the New President and the VP of University Relations of MTU. Where: Roundtable at 20 Fathoms: Present: Boomerang Catapult,...

Upnorth Live – Manufacturing Day

Oct 9, 2018 | Manufacturing

LEELANAU COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Here on UpNorth Family, we like to give your kids ideas of different career fields to get into. Rob Summers, the Vice Chair for the Grand Traverse Area Manufacturing Council, and Emily Challender, the chair of this...

MFG Day Talk with Ron Jolly

Oct 9, 2018 | Manufacturing

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Featured Member: Clockwork Agency

Clockwork is an award-winning, technology-focused, results-driven agency. They combine disciplines like web development, digital advertising, process integration, CRM, design, and infrastructure to create smooth-running, integrated solutions for businesses, companies, agencies, and in-house marketing teams! You can learn all about Clockwork here.

Clockwork told us that their not really interested in talking about themselves — they’re way more interested in talking about your business, your goals, and your projects!

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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: