The Ohio Manufacturers' Association

What The Ohio Manufacturers' Association does

The Ohio Manufacturers' Association (OMA), founded in 1910 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, is a nonprofit trade association representing approximately 1,300 manufacturing member companies across the state. The organization operates with 11-50 employees and delivers services across six core pillars: government affairs and advocacy, energy and utility regulatory engagement, workforce development, workers' compensation services, information services, and a Connections Directory. OMA anchors 20 OMA-endorsed Industry Sector Partnerships (ISPs) statewide, linking manufacturers with secondary educators and workforce boards to build manufacturing talent pipelines.

OMA's revenue model is membership-driven, with manufacturing member dues scaled to a member's investment in Ohio and associate memberships priced in the $5,000-$15,000+ per year range. Additional revenue is generated through workers' compensation group rating programs, event and program fees, and grants supporting workforce initiatives such as Technician Fast Track, WorkAdvance, and STEM partnerships. The association monetizes through tiered dues rather than transactional pricing, and member retention is supported by the bundled-service structure and regulatory advocacy that would be costly for members to replicate independently.

The association's technology surface is modest and primarily member-facing rather than AI-native: it includes the OhioMFG mobile app for member engagement, a Connections Directory, and co-hosted educational webinars (including Smart Manufacturing programming delivered in partnership with CESMII). External partnerships with JobsOhio (state economic development) and Battelle (applied research) extend OMA's capacity beyond its own staff. Recent strategic activity has been concentrated in regulatory engagement, including legal challenges to PUCO rate classes and AEP's data center tariff, and legislative positioning on bills such as HB 646.

Name

The Ohio Manufacturers' Association

Legal name

The Ohio Manufacturers' Association

Website

https://ohiomfg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1910

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Ohio Manufacturers' Association, founded in 1910 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, is a nonprofit trade association serving roughly 1,300 Ohio manufacturing member companies through advocacy, workforce development, energy regulatory engagement, and member information services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Manufacturing Trade Association Services

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Fair Trade & Ethical Supply Chains (Certification, Traceability, Producer Support) (BPAGALAL)

Keywords

• Manufacturing trade association
• Industry advocacy services
• Workforce development programs
• Energy management services
• Workers compensation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

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. Manufacturer Membership Dues: Annual membership dues for manufacturing companies, structured company-wide so that everyone on a member's team can participate. Dues reflect the investment the company has made in Ohio.
2. Associate Membership Dues: Annual dues for associate members (service providers and consultants) beginning at $5,000, with opportunities for greater sponsorship and visibility at higher tiers ($9,500 and $15,000).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The Ohio Manufacturers' Association is a nonprofit trade association, founded in 1910 and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, that serves manufacturers operating in the state. It delivers advocacy on legislative and regulatory issues, energy management programs, workforce development resources, group workers' compensation services, and business information offerings under a membership-based model.

Product overview

The Ohio Manufacturers' Association (OMA) operates as a membership-based trade association offering a portfolio of services organized around advocacy, energy, workforce, information, workers' compensation, and business services. The core offering includes the OhioMFG Mobile App for event management and networking, Advocacy Services for legislative engagement, Energy Services through the OMA Energy Group, Workforce Services including the Technician Fast Track and WorkAdvance programs, Workers' Compensation Services with third-party administration, and the annual Ohio Manufacturers' Energy Conference. The association also provides the Connections Directory for supplier relationships, Information Services including publications and research, and Industry Sector Partnership endorsement for regional workforce collaborations. OMA membership is company-wide, providing access to all services for member employees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• State and Federal Advocacy

Quantifiable outcome

• 900+ employers engaged in workforce initiatives
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• Mahoning Valley Manufacturers CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOMA-endorsed Industry Sector Partnership that brings employers, educators, and workforce partners together to address talent needs in the Mahoning Valley manufacturing sector. The renewal recognizes MVMC's continued efforts and reaffirms its position among a statewide network of manufacturer-led collaborations. Endorsement renewals are reviewed every other year.
• Youngstown State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation partner in Technician Fast Track program delivery. Hosted inaugural cohort at Excellence Training Center. Partnership supports employer-led workforce model combining structured on-the-job training with related technical instruction.
• JobsOhiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState economic development corporation partnering on workforce initiatives including Experiential Learning Initiative ($300M, 10-year) and alignment with OMA's Technician Fast Track Program. OMA leader featured at JobsOhio Board Meeting to discuss workforce strategy.
• Advanced Manufacturing Industry Sector PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of 20 OMA-endorsed Industry Sector Partnerships operating in Ohio, part of Good Jobs Challenge initiative connecting employers with workforce development programs.
• Central Ohio Manufacturing PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOMA-endorsed Industry Sector Partnership receiving Battelle STEM grant funding ($968,000) to support engineering workshops for 500 high school students led by manufacturing professionals.
• BattellestrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerScience and technology organization providing $968,000 in Central Ohio STEM grants supporting 16 organizations including OMA-endorsed Industry Sector Partnerships for manufacturing career awareness.
• Northwest Ohio Manufacturing AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOMA-endorsed Industry Sector Partnership recognized as Manufacturing Workforce Champion through Principle Business Enterprises. Supports regional workforce development across northwest Ohio.
• Nine OMA-Endorsed Industry Sector PartnershipscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNine OMA-endorsed ISPs (Advanced Manufacturing Consortium, Advanced Manufacturing ISP, Central Ohio Manufacturing Partnership, Dayton Region Manufacturing Workforce Partnership, Mahoning Valley Manufacturers Coalition, Raise the Bar Hancock County, Stark County Manufacturing Workforce Development Partnership, Workforce Connect Manufacturing Sector Partnership, Workforce Partnership of Putnam County) receiving state grants as part of $5 million Industry Sector Partnership Grant Program.
• Fifth Third BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTax and finance partner providing resources and guidance for OMA members on financial matters.
• RSM US LLPminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTax and finance partner providing resources and guidance for OMA members on financial matters.
• Telhio Credit UnionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTax and finance partner providing resources for OMA members on financial matters.
• BGSU College of Business (Center for Academic & Career Advisors)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce partner providing resources and career development support for manufacturing workforce initiatives.
• OSCAN (Ohio Statewide Computing Alliance Network)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce partner supporting technician development and computing education aligned with manufacturing needs.
• Conn Maciel Carey LLPminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSafety and workers' compensation partner providing legal and compliance guidance.
• Sheakley UnicomminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSafety and workers' compensation partner providing compliance and risk management services.
• Bricker Graydon Wyatt LLPminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLegal counsel designated as OMA's agent for notice of claims of copyright infringement.
• AdRoll GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThird-party vendor providing targeted advertising services for OMA's digital presence.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National Association of Manufacturers: The largest national trade association representing US manufacturers on federal policy, advocacy, and workforce issues. Operates at the federal level where OMA focuses on Ohio, providing overlapping advocacy and information services to manufacturer members.
• National Federation of Independent Business: National small and mid-sized business advocacy organization with a substantial manufacturing membership. Overlaps with OMA on advocacy for smaller Ohio manufacturers and workforce/policy issues, but at the federal level and across all industries.

Direct peers

• Ohio Chamber of Commerce: Ohio's broader statewide business association, representing all industries rather than solely manufacturers. Competes for the same Ohio policy advocacy and member-services mindshare, but with a broader sector scope than OMA's manufacturing-only focus.

Regional players

• Pennsylvania Manufacturers' Association: Statewide trade association representing Pennsylvania manufacturers on policy, workforce, and economic issues. Closely mirrors OMA's structure and core service mix at a state level in a neighboring manufacturing-heavy economy.
• Illinois Manufacturers' Association: Statewide manufacturers' association serving Illinois manufacturers with advocacy, workforce development, and policy engagement. Comparable to OMA in mission and Midwest industrial-economy context.
• Associated Industries of Massachusetts: Massachusetts employers' association providing advocacy, workers' compensation, workforce, and benefits services. Comparable service portfolio (especially workers' comp administration) and membership-association model to OMA.
• Indiana Manufacturers Association: Indiana's statewide manufacturers' association providing advocacy, workforce, and business services to member manufacturers. Comparable to OMA in organizational scope, services offered, and Midwest manufacturing focus.
• Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce: Wisconsin's combined manufacturers' association and chamber of commerce, offering advocacy, workforce, and compliance services to manufacturers in a Midwest industrial economy. Comparable scale and service breadth to OMA, though broader in scope.
• Michigan Manufacturers Association: State-level manufacturers' association in Michigan with a closely analogous mission, structure, and service portfolio (advocacy, workforce, energy, information). The most directly comparable regional peer to OMA in terms of services and target member base.

Others

• American Chemistry Council: Industry-specific trade association representing US chemical manufacturers on federal advocacy, regulatory, and sustainability issues. Comparable advocacy and regulatory engagement model for a manufacturing sub-sector that overlaps with OMA's chemical manufacturer members.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/OHIOMFG
• Facebookfacebook.com/OHIOMFG
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ohiomfg

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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