CAMPS

What CAMPS does

Center for Advanced Manufacturing Puget Sound (CAMPS) is a Washington State non-profit membership association founded in 2008 that serves small and mid-sized manufacturing companies, supply chain partners, and professional service providers. The organization operates as a community hub, offering a portfolio of programs including the Manufacturing Accelerator (with seven regional chapters across Washington State), Capital Accelerator (with SIRI and MTBS frameworks), Health Trust, BuildItWA workforce recruiting, M2M Career (military-to-manufacturing transition), BenefitHub discount marketplace, Innovation Forum, and an AI Working Group. CAMPS earns revenue primarily through annual membership dues and quote-based corporate sponsorships, and distributes services through a member portal, in-person events, and Zoom-based programming.

The organization does not develop proprietary technology products. Its technology footprint consists of a member portal (members.camps-us.com), a content-rich blog, and integrations with BuildItWA (recruiting) and BenefitHub (benefits marketplace). AI-related capability is curated rather than built: CAMPS hosts presentations and working-group sessions featuring third-party AI vendors such as NVIDIA, Retrocausal, Zebra Technologies, and Microsoft, but does not operate in-house AI models, training pipelines, or data assets. The AI discussion revolves around computer vision, generative AI, and autonomous-agent applications showcased by its partners.

Its go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, relying on annual conferences, regional summits across seven Washington locations, monthly Innovation Forum Zoom calls, and word-of-mouth referrals among manufacturing executives. Strategic partnerships with NIMA, PNAA, NAM, Impact Washington MEP, MTAB USA, SIRI, and various regional chambers provide co-programming and resource distribution. Membership follows a three-step application process (submit application, approval, invoice/payment), and corporate sponsorship pricing is quote-based. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors and operates with a small core team (1–10 employees) based in Kent, WA.

Name

CAMPS

Legal name

Center for Advanced Manufacturing Puget Sound

Website

https://camps-us.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CAMPS is a Washington State non-profit membership association serving small and mid-sized manufacturers through regional accelerators, workforce programs, capital readiness, and an AI Working Group, funded by membership dues and corporate sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

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, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: CAMPS generates revenue through annual membership fees from manufacturing companies, supply chain partners, and professional service providers. The organization offers different membership tiers including standard membership and annual corporate sponsorship.
2. Annual Corporate Sponsorship: Companies can become annual corporate sponsors of CAMPS, receiving promotional benefits and visibility within the manufacturing community in exchange for sponsorship fees.
3. CAMPS Capital Accelerator Program: A no-cost, member-exclusive program that helps prepare manufacturers for funding from equipment finance partners, incentive programs, and capital sources. While the program itself is free, it facilitates connections that may generate indirect value through member engagement and retention.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CAMPS is a non-profit membership association that supports the success and growth of small and mid-sized manufacturers in Washington State through a portfolio of programs including the Manufacturing Accelerator peer-to-peer network, Capital Accelerator for funding readiness, Health Trust group insurance, BuilditWA workforce recruiting, M2M Career military transition pathways, BenefitHub discount marketplace, Innovation Forum, and AI Working Group.

Product overview

CAMPS (Center for Advanced Manufacturing Puget Sound) is a non-profit membership association offering a portfolio of programs and services to support Washington State manufacturers. The core offerings include the Capital Accelerator for funding readiness, Health Trust for insurance benefits, BuilditWA for workforce recruitment, M2M Career for military transitions, BenefitHub for discounts, AI Working Group and Innovation Forum for technology learning, Washington Manufacturing Insights Dashboard for economic intelligence, and regional Manufacturing Accelerators across seven Washington locations. The organization connects manufacturers with talent, reduces costs, and facilitates best practice sharing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Manufacturing Accelerator (Regional) Peer-to-peer network for manufacturing owners and executives in Washington State, with regional chapters across seven locations providing in-person summits and online resources for manufacturing growth, best practice sharing, and operational improvement.
• CAMPS Capital Accelerator No-cost, member-exclusive program helping Washington manufacturers prepare for funding from equipment finance partners, incentive programs, and capital sources through SIRI and MTBS operational maturity assessments.
• CAMPS Health Trust Group-rate health insurance offering for Washington State manufacturing industry members, providing affordable employee benefits through pooled purchasing power.
• BuilditWA Workforce recruiting platform enabling Washington manufacturers to post jobs and find qualified candidates, supporting military-to-manufacturing career transitions.
• M2M Career (Military to Manufacturing) Career pathway program connecting military veterans to manufacturing jobs, recognizing transferable skills from military service for Washington manufacturers.
• BenefitHub Discount Marketplace Employee benefits portal and discount marketplace offered as a member benefit, providing access to group rates on various products and services.
• AI Working Group Working group focused on artificial intelligence applications and implementations in manufacturing, hosting regular meetings and presentations on AI use cases.
• Innovation Forum Monthly Zoom call featuring interviews with thought leaders and innovators on the leading edge of manufacturing technology, including AI, robotics, and smart manufacturing.
• Washington Manufacturing Insights Dashboard Interactive dashboard showcasing Washington State industrial output, competitive advantages, and high-tech aerospace, clean energy, and maritime sectors, with economic data, PMI analysis, and state comparison tools.
• CAMPS Annual Conference Annual conference featuring keynote speakers from leading manufacturing technology companies, panel discussions on funding opportunities, and networking sessions for manufacturing executives.

Quantifiable outcome

• $1.33 economic multiplier - every dollar in manufacturing sales supports $1.33 in economic output from other sectors
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability9 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NIMA (National Innovation Manufacturing Alliance)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNIMA partners with CAMPS to lead the Spokane Manufacturing Accelerator, providing resources and support for manufacturing executives in the Spokane region. NIMA is the National Innovation Manufacturing Alliance focused on advancing manufacturing innovation.
• Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with CAMPS to lead the Spokane Manufacturing Accelerator, combining chamber resources with CAMPS programming to support local manufacturing growth and economic development.
• Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance (PNAA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPNAA partners with CAMPS to support the Tacoma Manufacturing Accelerator, bringing aerospace industry expertise and networking opportunities to the regional manufacturing community.
• National Association of Manufacturers (NAM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAMPS aligns with NAM's State Sheets data (2025/2026) for manufacturing insights and benchmarks, using NAM's industry data to support Washington's manufacturing economic profile.
• BuildItWAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuildItWA is CAMPS' workforce recruiting platform enabling manufacturers to post jobs and find top-rated manufacturing talent in Washington State. It is an integrated workforce solution within CAMPS' member benefits.
• BenefitHubminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBenefitHub provides CAMPS members with access to a world-leading employee benefits portal and discount marketplace, offering group rates on various products and services.
• MTAB USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMTAB USA partners with CAMPS for the Capital Accelerator program, providing the Manufacturing Technology Balance Sheet (MTBS) framework that helps manufacturers translate operational maturity into financial metrics for capital readiness.
• SIRI (Smart Industry Readiness Index)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSIRI is a global framework partnered with CAMPS' Capital Accelerator to benchmark manufacturers' operational maturity across process, technology, and workforce dimensions, helping demonstrate capital readiness to lenders.
• Impact Washington MEPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerImpact Washington MEP National Network provides manufacturing expertise and resources, offering holistic support from state and federal programs. Featured at CAMPS conferences and accelerator programs.
• American Structures and DesignminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember partner of the Spokane Manufacturing Accelerator, participating as a community partner and resource for accelerator members.
• Capital Benefit ServicesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember partner of the Spokane Manufacturing Accelerator and 2023 CAMPS Conference sponsor, providing financial and benefits services to the manufacturing community.
• CBIZ Berntson PorterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember partner of the Spokane Manufacturing Accelerator, providing accounting and business services to manufacturing companies.
• Heritage DistillingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember partner of the Spokane Manufacturing Accelerator, participating as a local manufacturing business in the accelerator community.
• Kocer Consulting & EngineeringminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember partner of the Spokane Manufacturing Accelerator. President Dan Kocer is an active CAMPS member and advocate, leading consulting and engineering services for manufacturers.
• Mid-Mountain MaterialsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember partner of the Spokane Manufacturing Accelerator, providing specialty materials solutions to the manufacturing industry.
• The Box MakerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember partner of the Spokane Manufacturing Accelerator, providing packaging and industrial box solutions to manufacturers.
• OBMFG (Out of the Box Manufacturing)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember partner of the Spokane Manufacturing Accelerator. COO Allison Budvarson is a vocal CAMPS advocate featured in testimonials.
• ResultistminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember partner of the Spokane Manufacturing Accelerator, providing professional services to the manufacturing community.
• Skills IncminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember partner of the Spokane Manufacturing Accelerator, providing employment and workforce services to manufacturers.
• XemelgominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember partner of the Spokane Manufacturing Accelerator. CEO Rich Rogers is featured in CAMPS testimonials highlighting ecosystem diversity.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• National Innovation Manufacturing Alliance (NIMA): Manufacturing innovation alliance partnering with CAMPS on the Spokane Manufacturing Accelerator. Direct peer as a national manufacturing innovation network with overlapping mission focus on advancing US manufacturing.
• Manufacturers Alliance: Membership-based organization for senior manufacturing executives providing peer networks, research, and learning programs. Direct peer serving manufacturing leadership with a similar executive-network value proposition.
• Association for Manufacturing Excellence (AME): Non-profit membership organization dedicated to enterprise excellence in manufacturing. Direct peer offering peer-to-peer networking, best-practices sharing, and thought leadership programming to manufacturing executives.
• SME (Society of Manufacturing Engineers): Non-profit professional association for manufacturing engineers and technologists. Direct peer as a membership-based manufacturing organization offering training, certification, events, and industry resources.
• Impact Washington MEP: Washington state's Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) center providing workforce, growth, and operational support to manufacturers. Closest direct peer — operates in the same WA ecosystem serving overlapping member needs, and is itself a CAMPS partner.
• MxD (Manufacturing x Digital): National digital manufacturing institute and manufacturing innovation hub. Comparable as a manufacturing-focused organization driving technology adoption and workforce development in advanced manufacturing.
• Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance (PNAA): Non-profit aerospace industry association serving the Pacific Northwest. Direct peer as a regional membership-based industry association focused on aerospace manufacturing, and an explicit CAMPS partner at the Tacoma Manufacturing Accelerator.

Broad incumbents

• National Association of Manufacturers (NAM): The largest US manufacturing trade association, representing 14,000+ member companies. Comparable as a membership-based advocacy and resource organization serving manufacturers, though operating nationally rather than at the regional/state level.

Regional players

• Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce: Regional chamber of commerce that partners with CAMPS on the Spokane Manufacturing Accelerator. Comparable as a regional business organization supporting local manufacturers, though broader in scope than manufacturing alone.

Others

• Industrial Asset Management Council (IAMC): Non-profit association focused on industrial real estate, site selection, and manufacturing facility strategy. Adjacent as a related manufacturing-industry membership organization serving executives with industrial operational needs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/camps_us
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@camps7224
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-center-for-advanced-manufacturing-puget-sound
• Facebookfacebook.com/Center-for-Advanced-Manufacturing-Puget-Sound-184111994961402

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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