Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association

What Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association does

Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association (PMAA) is a private nonprofit membership association founded in 1941 and headquartered in Wormleysburg, Pennsylvania. It represents more than 2,600 municipal authorities across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, making it the largest association in the state specifically serving this constituency. Municipal authorities are local government entities providing community-based services including public water, wastewater, stormwater, solid waste, airports, transportation, parking, redevelopment, emergency/medical, and recreation.

PMAA delivers value through four integrated service pillars: (1) government advocacy before the Pennsylvania Legislature and regulatory agencies, anchored in deep expertise on the Municipality Authorities Act (53 Pa.C.S. Ch. 56); (2) education and training programs including the Online Training Academy (OTA) webinars priced at $49 per session, Board Member Training, Management Workshops held at Hershey Lodge and Seven Springs, the Annual Conference & Trade Show (84th edition held in 2026), the WIN Conference for women professionals, and the Future Leaders Program; (3) communications products including The Authority Magazine, The Authority Digital Edition, The Authorities Today newsletter, and the Authorities on Air podcast; and (4) a portfolio of nine endorsed member benefit programs spanning energy brokerage (World Kinect), finance (PLGIT), healthcare and pension (PSATS Trustees), life and disability insurance (NIS), risk management (HUB), procurement (PennBid, offering 60-80% cost savings over paper-based bidding), web-based inventory (1Mark), and the PMAA Unemployment Compensation Trust. PMAA also operates the AuthoritiesConnect online member community and runs a Mentorship Program and Future Leaders Scholarship Program that has awarded $31,500 to 16 individuals since 2023.

PMAA's go-to-market is event-driven and community-driven: membership acquisition relies on the annual conference, regional meetings, webinars, and word-of-mouth within the Pennsylvania municipal authority community. Revenue is generated through annual membership dues (subscription/recurring), per-session webinar fees, conference attendee and exhibitor fees, publications and advertising (including the Membership Directory), and partner referral economics from endorsed benefit programs. The organization employs 11-50 staff and is governed by an Executive Committee and Board of Directors composed of member authority representatives. The primary customer segments are municipal authority board members and administrators (primary), operations/engineering staff, financial/administrative staff, and professional service providers working with municipal authorities.

Name

Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association

Legal name

Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association

Website

https://municipalauthorities.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1941

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association is a nonprofit membership association serving more than 2,600 municipal authorities across Pennsylvania through advocacy, education, publications, and endorsed group benefit programs.

Ownership category

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Product category

Trade Association and Membership Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Professional Organizations (81392), Civic and Social Organizations (81341), Public Administration (92)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

Keywords

• Municipal authority association
• Government advocacy services
• Professional training programs
• Membership association services
• Group benefit programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Wormleysburg

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: PMAA generates revenue through annual membership dues from over 2,600 municipal authorities across Pennsylvania. Membership provides access to benefit programs, publications, training, and advocacy services.
2. Webinar and Training Fees: Revenue from Online Training Academy (OTA) webinars at $49 per session, and various training programs including Board Member Training and Management Workshops.
3. Conference and Event Revenue: Revenue from the Annual Conference & Trade Show including attendee registration, exhibitor fees, sponsorships, and advertising opportunities.
4. Publications and Advertising: Revenue from The Authority Magazine, The Authority Digital Edition, advertising in publications, and the Membership Directory advertising.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association (PMAA) is a nonprofit membership association that provides advocacy, education, training, publications, and group benefit programs to more than 2,600 municipal authorities across Pennsylvania. Its core service is a unified member benefits platform delivering statewide government advocacy, member-only training programs (Board Member Training, Management Workshops, Online Training Academy), industry publications (The Authority Magazine, newsletter, podcast), and group purchasing programs for energy, finance, healthcare, insurance, pension, procurement, unemployment, and inventory management.

Product overview

PMAA offers a unified platform of member services for Pennsylvania municipal authorities. The core product is the Member Benefit Programs portfolio, which provides group purchasing power for energy, finance, healthcare, insurance, pension, procurement, unemployment compensation, and web-based inventory management. Supporting this core are education and training offerings including the Online Training Academy (OTA) for web-based courses, Board Member Training, Management Workshops, and conference programs (Annual Conference & Trade Show, WIN Conference, Future Leaders Program). Communication products include The Authority Magazine, The Authorities Today newsletter, and the Authorities on Air Podcast. Procurement tools like PennBid and financial services like PLGIT provide member cost savings. Development initiatives include the Mentorship Program and Scholarship Program. The portfolio functions as an integrated membership ecosystem rather than a modular software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Authorities on Air: PMAA's official podcast providing information about municipal authorities
• The Authority Magazine
• WIN Conference
• Future Leaders Program
• Online Training Academy (OTA)

Products and services

• Membership Program Annual membership program for Pennsylvania municipal authorities providing access to group benefit programs, advocacy, training, publications, and the member community. Membership includes over 2,600 authorities across the Commonwealth.
• Online Training Academy (OTA) Web-based training series providing webconferences for authority board members, consultants, management staff, billing departments, financial staff, and operations employees at $49 per session.
• Board Member Training Training program for authority board members covering responsibilities in effectively establishing policy and direction.
• Management Workshop Workshops held at Hershey Lodge and Seven Springs focusing on management best practices for authority leadership.
• Annual Conference & Trade Show Annual educational conference and trade show for municipal authority professionals, featuring exhibitors, sponsorships, continuing education, and networking events. The 84th edition was held in September 2026.
• WIN Conference Annual conference supporting and recognizing the role of women in management, engineering, operational, financial and administrative functions within municipal authorities.
• Future Leaders Program Program dedicated to identifying, developing and promoting the next generation of authority leaders through mentorship, scholarships, and networking opportunities.
• Mentorship Program Program pairing experienced industry mentors with mentees new to the industry through quarterly interactions and virtual kickoff meetings, with approximately 6-8 hours time commitment.
• Future Leaders Scholarship Scholarship program awarding $1,000 to $3,000 to students or authority employees pursuing education in the municipal services industry, with $31,500 distributed to 16 individuals since 2023.
• The Authority Magazine Official publication of PMAA covering industry news, featuring The Authority Digital Edition with clickable links to contacts and advertisers.
• Authorities on Air Podcast PMAA's official podcast covering topics related to municipal authorities and industry updates.
• PennBid Procurement Platform Procurement platform enabling digital bid management for municipal authorities, offering 60-80% cost savings compared to traditional paper-based processes.
• PLGIT Money Market Trust Money market trust fund administered for local government entities offering daily liquidity, competitive rates, and no service charges.
• 1Mark Inventory Management Web-based inventory management solution providing authorities with monthly subscription PA-1 Call ticket management, saving over $1,500 annually.
• The Authorities Today Newsletter Electronic communications platform providing timely updates and news to PMAA members.
• Government Relations and Advocacy Government advocacy and representation before the Pennsylvania Legislature and regulatory agencies on legislation, regulations, and adopted resolutions affecting municipal authorities.

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PLGIT (PA Local Government Investment Trust)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerPLGIT is PMAA's endorsed finance program providing money market trust fund services for local government entities with daily liquidity, no minimums, competitive rates, and no service charges. PMAA promotes this as a member benefit program.
• PennBidcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPennBid is PMAA's endorsed procurement platform. For authorities using PennBid, cost savings range between 60-80% compared to traditional paper-based bid management processes.
• World KinectminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWorld Kinect (formerly Kinect Energy Group) provides energy brokerage services as a PMAA member benefit program. Savings are accrued by negotiating favorable contract language on energy usage.
• PSATS Trustees (Healthcare)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerPSATS Trustees provides healthcare programs as an endorsed PMAA member benefit, offering group health insurance options for municipal authorities.
• PSATS Trustees (Pension)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerPSATS Trustees provides pension programs as an endorsed PMAA member benefit for municipal authority employees.
• NIS (Life & Disability)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerNIS provides life and disability insurance programs as a PMAA member benefit.
• MRM/HUB (Risk Management)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerHUB International provides risk management and insurance services as a PMAA member benefit program.
• 1MarkminorGTM or Marketing Partner1Mark provides web-based PA-1 Call ticket management as a PMAA member benefit. The service offers a low-cost monthly subscription for managing ticket tickets, with authorities potentially saving more than $1,500 annually.
• PMAA Unemployment Compensation TrustcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPMAA administers an Unemployment Compensation Trust plan for members, offering potential savings of $400 annually per employee compared to state rates of 6.7%.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• International City/County Management Association (ICMA): ICMA is a national association for local government managers and administrators offering training, research, and advocacy. Comparable to PMAA as a professional association serving municipal administrators with education and advocacy products.
• American Water Works Association (AWWA): AWWA is the largest national membership association for water professionals, providing advocacy, training, publications, and conferences. Comparable to PMAA in product mix (training, advocacy, publications) for a related but national/multi-state member base of municipal water providers.
• Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA): GFOA serves state and local government finance officers with training, certification, and publications. Comparable to PMAA as a membership-driven association serving public-sector finance practitioners with overlapping training and publication offerings.
• National Association of State Budget Officers (NASBO): NASBO is a membership association for state budget officers with research, training, and convening offerings. Comparable to PMAA in advocacy and professional development model for government practitioners, though focused on state-level fiscal policy.
• American Public Works Association (APWA): APWA is a national association for public works professionals offering training, advocacy, and conferences. Comparable to PMAA's member-benefit/training model for a broader public works audience that overlaps with municipal authority service areas.
• National League of Cities (NLC): NLC is a national advocacy and training association for municipal officials. Comparable to PMAA in advocacy focus and member-benefit model for local government stakeholders, though operating at the broader city-government level rather than authorities.
• Water Environment Federation (WEF): WEF provides technical education, conferences, and publications for water quality professionals. Comparable to PMAA in training and publication products for a national technical audience in wastewater/stormwater, which overlaps with PMAA's authority service areas.
• National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA): NACWA represents municipal wastewater agencies nationally with advocacy, conferences, and technical resources. Comparable to PMAA in mission and product set but operates at federal/multi-state level for a narrower wastewater-only segment.

Regional players

• New York Association of Municipal Authorities (or comparable state chapter): While this exact peer may not exist, functionally comparable state-level municipal authority associations exist (e.g., Authority-specific chapters in Ohio, NY, etc.). They serve the same authority/municipal-member niche within their respective state jurisdictions, making them direct regional peer analogs to PMAA.

Direct peers

• Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors (PSATS): PSATS is a Pennsylvania-based membership association serving township officials with advocacy, training, and group benefit programs. Directly comparable to PMAA as a state-level municipal association offering overlapping benefit programs (PSATS Trustees healthcare/pension is even a PMAA endorsed partner).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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