Bay Area Manufacturers Association

What Bay Area Manufacturers Association does

Bay Area Manufacturers Association (BAMA) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit trade association founded in 1961 that serves manufacturers operating across Pinellas, Hillsborough, and Pasco Counties in the Tampa Bay region of Florida. As of 2020 the organization reported 70+ manufacturer members, and it is staffed by a small team of two led by the President, with a Membership and Communications Coordinator and a structured Board of Directors overseeing committees in programs, membership, manufacturing awareness, and foundation. BAMA's core offering is a membership-driven suite of services: peer networking events, an annual Manufacturers Recognition Breakfast, an annual Golf Tournament, monthly networking and educational gatherings, community visibility via AM Tampa Bay radio appearances, and partnerships with organizations such as the FloridaMakes Network (the state's NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership affiliate). Revenue is generated through membership dues, event registration fees, and sponsorships, with no disclosed pricing tiers or enterprise pricing. The organization is differentiated from a typical private business by its nonprofit, advocacy-oriented structure and its focus on workforce development, apprenticeship promotion, and policy advocacy for regional manufacturers.

Name

Bay Area Manufacturers Association

Legal name

Bay Area Manufacturers Association

Website

https://bama-fl.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bay Area Manufacturers Association is a nonprofit trade association founded in 1961 that serves 70+ manufacturers in Pinellas, Hillsborough, and Pasco Counties through networking events, recognition programs, workforce advocacy, and education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Manufacturing Trade Association

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Industry-Specific B2B Trade Show Organizers (THAHABAB)

Keywords

• Manufacturing trade association
• Industry networking events
• Workforce development programs
• Manufacturing advocacy coalition
• Regional industry membership

Headquarters

HQ city

Wesley Chapel

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, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees providing access to networking events, educational programs, workforce development resources, advocacy representation, member savings on various services, and the membership directory listing.
2. Event Fees: Registration fees for various events including facility tours, webinars, networking mixers, recognition breakfasts, golf fundraisers, and the annual expo and job fair. Fees vary by event type and membership status.
3. Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships at platinum, gold, silver, and bronze tiers providing brand visibility, event recognition, and marketing exposure to the manufacturing community. Also includes event-specific sponsorships and the 65th Anniversary sponsorship opportunity.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BAMA is a nonprofit membership trade association that advances Tampa Bay manufacturers through workforce development, networking, education, advocacy, and innovation support. It sells annual memberships and paid event registrations (golf fundraisers, recognition breakfasts, tour events, webinars, and the annual Made in Tampa Bay Expo & Job Fair) and accepts corporate sponsorships at platinum, gold, silver, and bronze tiers. Members gain access to networking mixers, facility tours, educational webinars, a vendor directory, pro bono consulting, and advocacy representation through the FloridaMakes Network.

Product overview

Bay Area Manufacturers Association (BAMA) operates as a membership-based industry association serving manufacturers in Tampa Bay's Pinellas, Hillsborough, and Pasco Counties. Rather than offering a unified software product, BAMA provides a portfolio of member services including a membership program, events and networking programs (golf fundraisers, Brews with BAMA mixers, manufacturing facility tours), a job postings platform, the BAMA's Best Vendors directory with an Ask an Expert pro bono consulting program, monthly newsletters, and educational programs including AI-focused panel series and CMMC readiness webinars. The association functions through Wild Apricot membership software and does not offer a distinct commercial product or platform in the traditional sense.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BAMA Membership Annual membership program providing manufacturers and associate members with access to networking events, educational programs, workforce development initiatives, advocacy representation, member savings on services, and the membership directory listing.
• Made in Tampa Bay Expo & Job Fair Annual event connecting job seekers with local manufacturers, featuring product showcases, on-site interviews, and breakout sessions on industry topics. Held in partnership with CareerSource Pasco Hernando and CareerSource Pinellas.
• Ask an Expert Program Pro bono consulting program offering up to 60-minute sessions with experienced professionals to address nonprofit management questions, project scope clarification, and organizational issues for BAMA members.
• BAMA's Best Vendors Directory Pre-screened vendor directory connecting members with professional service providers across categories including accounting, automation, insurance, IT, and legal services.
• Connected Manufacturing Experience - AI Executive panel series helping manufacturers understand practical applications of data, analytics, automation, and AI across plant floor and business operations. Delivered as a virtual educational session.
• CMMC Readiness Webinar Webinar on Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) compliance, helping defense contractors and manufacturers build sustainable cybersecurity programs.
• Golf Fundraiser Annual golf fundraiser event featuring individual golfer registration ($250) and sponsorship packages ranging from $150 (Hole Sign) to $5,000 (Championship Sponsor), including foursomes, display tables, signage, and recognition.

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

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.

• FloridaMakescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBAMA is part of the FloridaMakes Network of regional manufacturing associations working to unlock growth opportunities and cost savings for Florida manufacturers. This partnership connects BAMA members to statewide resources, advocacy, and the broader Florida manufacturing ecosystem.
• AutoInnoMarket (AIM)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAutoInnoMarket serves as BAMA's designated Marketing Partner, supporting the association's marketing and outreach efforts to the manufacturing community.
• CareerSource Pasco HernandocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBAMA collaborates with CareerSource Pasco Hernando on workforce development initiatives and events including the annual Made in Tampa Bay Expo & Job Fair, helping connect manufacturers with job seekers.
• CareerSource PinellascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with CareerSource Pinellas for workforce development initiatives and collaborative events supporting the manufacturing talent pipeline.
• AmSkillsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit providing valuable manufacturing training to underserved members of the Tampa Bay community. BAMA staff member Sarah Galic previously worked as a grant writer for AmSkills.
• Florida SBDC at USFminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBAMA President Beth Galic serves on the Advisory Board for the Florida Small Business Development Center at the University of South Florida, supporting educational programs aligned with industry needs.
• St. Petersburg College Engineering Technology Advisory CommitteeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBAMA President Beth Galic serves on this advisory committee, helping guide educational programs to align with manufacturing industry needs.
• Florida Manufacturing & Supply Chain Advocacy CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBAMA is a proud member of this coalition representing well over 1,000 manufacturing stakeholders statewide. The Council develops legislative agendas addressing workforce development, regulatory initiatives, and economic growth strategies for Florida manufacturing.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National Association of Manufacturers (NAM): Largest U.S. manufacturing trade association. Comparable in mission (advocacy, workforce, networking for manufacturers) but operates at national scale with a much broader portfolio than BAMA's regional focus.
• FloridaMakes: Statewide network of regional manufacturing associations of which BAMA is a member. Directly comparable as a manufacturing industry association serving Florida manufacturers with workforce development, advocacy, and innovation programming — but at state scale rather than BAMA's three-county regional scope.

Regional players

• Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce: Regional business membership organization serving the broader Tampa Bay business community. Comparable as a regional membership/advocacy body overlapping BAMA's geography and including manufacturers among its members, though not exclusively manufacturing-focused.
• Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce: Local chamber of commerce in BAMA's headquarters geography (Wesley Chapel, FL). Comparable as a regional membership-driven business organization, though broader in scope than BAMA's manufacturing focus.

Others

• CareerSource Tampa Bay: Regional workforce development board and BAMA partner. Comparable as a stakeholder in the manufacturing talent pipeline and job fair ecosystem that BAMA's Made in Tampa Bay Expo & Job Fair depends on, though not a peer association.
• AmSkills: Tampa Bay nonprofit providing manufacturing training to underserved community members; BAMA partner. Comparable as a workforce-development stakeholder addressing the same skilled-manufacturing-labor gap BAMA targets, though operating as a training provider rather than trade association.

Direct peers

• First Coast Manufacturers Association (FCMA): Regional manufacturing trade association serving Northeast Florida manufacturers — directly comparable to BAMA in mission, structure, and programming (networking, advocacy, workforce), serving a similar constituency in an adjacent Florida geography.
• Florida Manufacturing & Supply Chain Advocacy Council: Coalition representing 1,000+ Florida manufacturing stakeholders that BAMA is a member of. Comparable as an advocacy and policy-focused industry body serving Florida manufacturers with overlapping legislative priorities.
• Manufacturers Association of Central Florida (MACF): Regional manufacturers association serving Central Florida — a closely comparable peer to BAMA in terms of industry-association model, member services, advocacy focus, and Florida manufacturing constituency.
• Manufacturers Alliance of Florida (MAF): Florida-based manufacturing industry association providing networking, advocacy, and workforce programming. Comparable as a peer regional/state-level manufacturing membership body serving Florida manufacturers with overlapping value propositions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BAMAfla
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bay-area-manufacturers-association-bama

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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