The Pennsylvania Manufacturers' Association

What The Pennsylvania Manufacturers' Association does

The Pennsylvania Manufacturers' Association (PMA) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit trade association founded in 1909 by Bucks County industrialist Joseph R. Grundy to advocate for Pennsylvania's manufacturing sector. Headquartered at 225 State Street in Harrisburg within walking distance of the Pennsylvania Capitol Building, PMA serves as the lead advocacy organization for the Commonwealth's $110 billion manufacturing industry, representing member manufacturers and associate members through legislative engagement, policy research, and member communications. The association is led by President & CEO David N. Taylor and operates with a small staff of 1-10 employees.

PMA's core offerings include the semi-monthly PMA Bulletin (an in-depth policy and economic analysis publication), the weekly PMA Perspective television program aired on the Pennsylvania Cable Network (PCN), the PMA Legislative Directory, and the paprosperity.com Advocacy Toolkit, which provides members with 'Find Your Lawmaker', 'Send a Letter', and voting scorecard functionality. The association's policy agenda spans labor, regulatory reform, workforce and education, energy, legal/lawsuit abuse reform, and business tax relief.

The business model is subscription-based membership with tiered dues: a fixed $500 annual Associate Program for non-manufacturing individuals interested in legislative affairs, quote-based dues for manufacturing company members (with companies exceeding 500 employees directed to call (717) 232-0737 for rates), and a premium Flagship Membership tier. Approximately 25% of dues are attributable to non-deductible lobbying and political activities. Distribution is direct, sales-led, and Pennsylvania-only, supplemented by multi-channel content distribution across print, broadcast television, social media (Instagram), email, and the Pennsylvania Leadership Conference, where PMA is a longstanding sponsor alongside allied organizations including the National Association of Manufacturers, Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, Commonwealth Foundation, and ALEC.

Name

The Pennsylvania Manufacturers' Association

Legal name

Pennsylvania Manufacturers' Association

Website

https://pamanufacturers.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1909

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Founded in 1909, the Pennsylvania Manufacturers' Association is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit trade association that advocates for Pennsylvania's $110 billion manufacturing sector through legislative representation, the PMA Bulletin, the weekly PMA Perspective TV program, and the paprosperity.com advocacy toolkit for member manufacturers and associate members.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Harrisburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

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Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues from manufacturing company members and associate program members. Manufacturing company dues are quote-based and tiered by company size (companies with more than 500 employees should call for dues rates). Associate Program has fixed dues of $500 annually. PMA is a nonprofit organization under Section 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code.

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Core offering

The Pennsylvania Manufacturers' Association is a 501(c)(6) non-profit trade association that provides legislative and regulatory advocacy, policy analysis, and member services for Pennsylvania's manufacturing sector. It offers tiered membership programs (Manufacturing Company Member, PMA Associate Program at $500/year, and Flagship Membership) that give members access to policy publications, the PMA Legislative Directory, the Pennsylvania Prosperity advocacy toolkit, networking with state business leaders, and representation on issues including labor, energy, regulatory reform, lawsuit abuse, business tax relief, and workforce development.

Product overview

The Pennsylvania Manufacturers' Association offers a portfolio of advocacy, communication, and membership services. The core offerings include the PMA Bulletin (semi-monthly in-depth policy publication), PMA Perspective (weekly television news program on PCN), and various membership tiers (Manufacturing Company Member, Associate Program, Flagship Membership). Supporting services include the Advocacy Toolkit platform, PMA Legislative Directory, and legislative information resources. The organization serves as a hub for legislative activities and member engagement for Pennsylvania's manufacturing sector.

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Products and services

• Manufacturing Company Member Core membership category for Pennsylvania manufacturing companies, providing legislative advocacy, policy information, the PMA Bulletin and PMA Perspective, the PMA Legislative Directory, networking events, access to the Pennsylvania Prosperity advocacy toolkit, and representation on issues including labor, energy, regulatory reform, lawsuit abuse, business tax relief, and workforce development. Companies with more than 500 employees call (717) 232-0737 for dues rates.
• PMA Associate Program Annual membership for non-manufacturing professionals (legal, financial, business services) at $500 per year, providing legislative engagement, policy information, and access to PMA's policy and networking resources.
• Flagship Membership Premium-tier annual membership offering enhanced benefits and elevated access for manufacturing companies; pricing is provided on contact rather than published.
• PMA Bulletin Semi-monthly in-depth policy and economic analysis publication delivered to members and subscribers, covering legislation and issues affecting Pennsylvania's business community.
• PMA Perspective Weekly half-hour news program on Pennsylvania Cable Network (PCN) examining how policies enacted in Harrisburg and Washington impact manufacturers, job creators, and overall business competitiveness.
• Advocacy Toolkit (Pennsylvania Prosperity) Online member advocacy service (paprosperity.com) that lets members and supporters find their lawmakers, send letters to legislators, and review voting scorecards to support manufacturing-sector policy in Pennsylvania.
• PMA Legislative Directory Comprehensive directory of all members of the Pennsylvania House and Senate, together with standing committee assignments and contact information for state and federal office holders, provided to PMA members.

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• National Association of Manufacturers (NAM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational-level manufacturing advocacy organization. PMA participates in NAM events including the State of Manufacturing Tour and collaborates on policy positions affecting manufacturers.
• Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and IndustrycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level business chamber representing Pennsylvania businesses. Shared advocacy on business competitiveness, regulatory reform, and economic policy issues.
• Pennsylvania Coalition for Civil Justice ReformcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition focused on civil justice reform. PMA is proud to support this coalition which has laid out a clear path for legal system reform including updating venue rules, increasing transparency in third-party litigation funding, and putting reasonable limits on damages.
• Pennsylvania Motor Truck AssociationsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerState association representing motor trucking industry. Collaborates with PMA on Capitol Watch and Monthly Business Briefing discussions on policy issues.
• Commonwealth FoundationsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPennsylvania-based free market think tank. Co-participants in Capitol Watch discussions on fiscal policy and business climate.
• Marcellus Shale CoalitionsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition representing natural gas producers in the Marcellus Shale region. Shared advocacy on energy policy issues.
• Power PA Jobs AlliancesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition focused on energy jobs and power generation policy in Pennsylvania.
• Pennsylvania Leadership ConferencecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAmerica's largest state-based conservative conference. PMA is a longstanding sponsor and active participant in this gathering of conservative policymakers and thought leaders.
• National Federation of Independent Business - PA (NFIB)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerSmall business advocacy organization with Pennsylvania presence. Collaborates on policy positions affecting businesses.
• American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization connecting state legislators and businesses to develop model policies. PMA engages with ALEC on free market policy initiatives.
• Pennsylvania Cable Network (PCN)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPennsylvania Cable Network airs the weekly PMA Perspective television program statewide, reaching viewers with business and policy content.

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Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB): NFIB-PA is a listed Secondary PMA partner. NFIB competes for the small-manufacturer dues bucket and overlaps on pro-growth policy advocacy, though its focus is broader (all small businesses).

Broad incumbents

• National Association of Manufacturers (NAM): The national-level U.S. trade association for manufacturing. PMA is a Mutual/Core NAM partner and participates in NAM initiatives (e.g., State of Manufacturing Tour), making NAM a direct federal-level counterpart serving the same constituency.

Direct peers

• Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry: Pennsylvania's statewide business chamber, a Mutual/Core PMA partner that shares advocacy on competitiveness, regulatory reform, and economic policy. Operates as a horizontal counterpart: PMA focuses on the manufacturing vertical; the Chamber covers all industries.
• Associated Industries of Massachusetts (AIM): Statewide employer association representing Massachusetts manufacturers and businesses on legislative, regulatory, and workforce issues — the same advocacy-and-membership model as PMA but in a different state.
• California Manufacturers & Technology Association: California's statewide manufacturing trade association focused on advocacy, compliance, and HR services. A direct peer in business model and member profile even though the policy environment differs from Pennsylvania.
• Illinois Manufacturers' Association: Illinois's statewide manufacturing trade association performing the same legislative advocacy, policy communications, and membership-services role PMA plays for Pennsylvania.
• Michigan Manufacturers Association: Michigan's statewide manufacturing trade association offering legislative advocacy, workforce development, and member services; functionally identical to PMA in mission and structure.
• Ohio Manufacturers' Association: State-level trade association serving Ohio manufacturers with advocacy, networking, and workforce programming — a near-clone model of PMA in another large industrial Midwest state.
• Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: Combined statewide trade association and chamber representing Wisconsin manufacturers and businesses. Comparable advocacy and membership model, with a similar mid-sized industrial-state profile to Pennsylvania.

Regional players

• Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce: Regional chamber covering the Philadelphia metro — a subset of PMA's territory. Comparable advocacy and networking services, primarily serving a sub-state region within Pennsylvania.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/pa_manufacturers_association
• Xx.com/pamanufacturers

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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