Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association

What Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association does

The Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association (MITA) is a private, non-profit trade association founded in 2005 and headquartered in Okemos, Michigan. It represents over 500 member companies statewide that perform heavy civil construction work on Michigan's roads, bridges, underground utilities, and related infrastructure systems. MITA's core functions are legislative and regulatory advocacy, engineering and specification support, safety training and compliance assistance, labor relations, member networking events, and industry communications, including a weekly e-bulletin and the quarterly Cross-Section Magazine. The organization maintains direct working relationships with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL), EGLE, and MIOSHA, and operates public-facing campaigns such as Fix MI State and a Long-Term Sustainable Funding initiative that solicit donations to its political action committee.

MITA's product and service portfolio centers on membership services as the core product, supplemented by advocacy initiatives (Fix MI State, Long-Term Sustainable Funding Campaign), the Future Leaders Development Program (a seven-session leadership and MIOSHA/HR training program priced at $1,500 per participant), recurring events such as the annual MITA Summer Conference and golf outings, safety resources including OSHA 10/30 courses and trench safety stand-downs, and publications including Cross-Section Magazine. Its business model is membership dues-driven (classified as recurring subscription revenue), augmented by program fees, event sponsorships, advertising, and PAC contributions. The organization operates exclusively within Michigan with no disclosed geographic expansion, and it has no technology product platform, AI/ML capabilities, or app presence; its underlying "technology" is a WordPress-based website, a member portal, and standard social media channels.

The organization is governed by a Board of Directors and led by two Executive Vice Presidents (Mike Nystrom and Rob M. Coppersmith), supported by VPs of Government Affairs and Engineering, multiple engineering staff and consultants, and directors covering safety, communications, and strategic affairs. Total headcount is in the 11-50 range per firmographic data, with roughly 15-20 named staff across advocacy, engineering, safety, communications, accounting, and member services functions. MITA has no subsidiaries, no funding rounds, no M&A activity, and no public listing; it is owned and controlled by its member companies rather than external investors.

Name

Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association

Legal name

Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association

Website

https://thinkmita.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association (MITA) is a non-profit trade association representing over 500 heavy construction companies working on Michigan's roads, bridges, underground, and utility systems, providing advocacy, engineering, safety training, and member services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Trade Association

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

State/Provincial Transportation, Roads & Public Works Administration (BPAIABAK)

Keywords

• Construction trade association
• Infrastructure advocacy services
• Construction safety training
• Industry networking events
• Legislative lobbying services

Headquarters

HQ city

Okemos

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Revenue is generated through membership dues from construction companies working on Michigan's roads, bridges, underground and utility systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Michigan Infrastructure & Transportation Association (MITA) is a membership-based trade association representing over 500 companies statewide that work on Michigan's roads, bridges, underground and utility systems. It provides legislative advocacy, engineering and technical support, safety training and compliance resources, labor relations assistance, professional development programs, networking events, and industry publications to its member construction firms.

Product overview

MITA is a membership-based industry association offering a portfolio of services including advocacy for infrastructure improvements, professional development programs, safety training and resources, networking events, and publications. The organization represents over 500 companies in Michigan's roads, bridges, underground and utility construction sectors. Core offerings include the Future Leaders Development Program for leadership training, the Fix MI State advocacy campaign, safety director meetings, and the Cross-Section Magazine quarterly publication. MITA also provides legislative advocacy through its PAC and organizes annual conferences and golf outings for member networking.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MITA Membership Services Membership program representing over 500 companies statewide who work on Michigan's roads, bridges, underground and utility systems, providing advocacy, networking, training, and industry resources for the heavy construction industry.
• Future Leaders Development Program Seven-session leadership development program preparing construction industry participants for future leadership roles within their companies, covering association knowledge, legislative advocacy, communication styles, MIOSHA training, and HR.
• MITA Events and Networking Annual conferences, golf outings, safety director meetings, MDOT wage and labor training, and other social and educational events for industry professionals, including the 2026 MITA Summer Conference.
• Safety Resources and Training Safety training, MIOSHA compliance support, work zone safety resources, trench safety stand-down events, and certifications including OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 courses for construction industry professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 500 member companies represented statewide

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMITA works closely with MDOT on matters affecting the construction industry, including wage and labor training, project specifications, and infrastructure planning. The association coordinates on regulatory compliance and industry standards.
• Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMITA maintains relationships with FHWA on federal transportation policy, funding programs, and regulatory matters affecting Michigan's infrastructure construction industry.
• U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMITA engages with USDOL on prevailing wage regulations and labor requirements affecting public construction projects in Michigan.
• Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMITA coordinates with EGLE on environmental regulations and permits affecting construction projects in Michigan.
• MIOSHAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMITA works with MIOSHA on safety training, compliance resources, and workplace safety standards for construction sites. The association helps members navigate MIOSHA requirements and offers training programs including MIOSHA CET Grant Program information.
• County and Local AgenciesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMITA engages with county and local government agencies on infrastructure projects and regulatory matters affecting member companies.
• Smart Growth AmericaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMITA shares common advocacy goals with Smart Growth America on infrastructure policy and transit-oriented development.
• American Planning AssociationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMITA collaborates with American Planning Association on planning and infrastructure policy initiatives.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Asphalt Paving Association of Michigan: Michigan-based trade association representing asphalt paving contractors working on roads and infrastructure. A directly comparable state-level peer serving MITA's core member segment (road and bridge construction) in the same geography.
• Michigan Concrete Association: Michigan-based trade association representing concrete contractors and suppliers, including those working on transportation infrastructure. Directly comparable as a state-level association offering education, events, and advocacy for infrastructure-adjacent construction members.
• National Utility Contractors Association: National trade association for underground utility and excavation contractors. Comparable to MITA because a large share of MITA's membership works on underground and utility systems, and NUCA runs a similar advocacy + safety + training model.
• American Road & Transportation Builders Association: National trade association representing the U.S. transportation construction industry, including highway, bridge, and public-works contractors. Directly comparable to MITA because both advocate for infrastructure investment and provide safety/training resources for contractors in road, bridge, and transportation markets.
• American Council of Engineering Companies: National federation of state engineering-company associations (with a Michigan chapter) representing firms that design and oversee transportation and infrastructure projects. Comparable to MITA as an adjacent association whose members frequently co-deliver MDOT/FHWA-funded projects MITA's members build.

Broad incumbents

• Associated Builders and Contractors: National construction trade association with state and chapter affiliates. Comparable to MITA as an alternative-membership construction association providing advocacy, training (including safety/OSHA programs), and member services that compete for the same heavy-construction employer constituency.
• Associated General Contractors of America: The largest U.S. construction trade association with state chapters (including Michigan). Comparable to MITA as a competing/higher-tier construction-industry association advocating for general contractors, including those in heavy/infrastructure work; broader in scope but overlapping membership and advocacy goals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/thinkmita
• YouTubevimeo.com/thinkmita
• Facebookfacebook.com/thinkMITA
• Instagraminstagram.com/thinkMITA

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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