Moving Manufacturing
FORWARD
WHY JOIN DRMA?
We provide you the opportunity to connect with and learn from other manufacturing professionals who share your need to keep our region’s manufacturing industry strong. You can gain valuable insights and form relationships that will help you grow your business, but that’s only the beginning.
Membership in the DRMA is company-wide, providing an opportunity for everyone on your staff to participate in ways that best meet individual needs.
Services Include:
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Direct connection with 200+ industry companies and 200+ suppliers who serve the industry
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Advocating with local, state, and federal government officials
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Access to relevant information and subject-matter expertise
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Economic development, education, and training
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Time and money-saving services
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Reservoir of member and industry knowledge
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Being involved in DRMA is allowing my company to grow by having opportunities to network with other business owners, building trust and lasting friendships.
Lary Gray
American Heat Treating
Membership Types
DRMA offers several types of memberships:
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Manufacturer Member: Companies who manufacture or who add direct, tangible value to the product
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Affiliate Member: Non-manufacturing companies whose business model is to serve exclusively manufacturers
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Associate Member: Non-manufacturing companies whose business model is to serve multiple industries
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Non-Profit Organization (Associate Member): Entities which are designated as non-profit by the IRS, including non-profit educational institutions.
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Senior Members: Retired individuals who have been employed by a DRMA member company during his or her career
Membership Fees
Initiation Fee (one-time fee; due with application)
Manufacturer, Affiliate, Associate Members: $200
Senior Members: $25
All applications will be considered upon receipt of an initiation fee, which is due with the application.
Annual Dues
Manufacturer
$550**
$700
$900
$1,200
$1,600
$2,150
Number of Employees*
1-19
20-49
50-99
100-349
350-799
800+
Affiliate
$625**
$775
$1,000
$1,275
$1,675
$2,250
Senior
$100
Non-Profit
$725
Associate
$725
$875
$1,100
$1,375
$1,765
$2,325
*To calculate your number of employees: Count all employees in all your facilities located within a 50-mile radius of Dayton. If your company is located outside the 50-mile radius: count all employees in your facilities from which your company benefits by being a member. Annual dues will be invoiced upon application approval. Dues are billed annually in December and are pro-rated during the first year of membership.
**1 - 5 employees: Companies qualifying as a Manufacturer or Affiliate membership and who have 5 or fewer employees are provided a $150 discount on dues for two calendar years. After the second calendar year, the standard dues rate applies.
If you prefer to fill out a paper version of the DRMA Membership Application, please contact Shay.