Moving Manufacturing
FORWARD
WHY JOIN DRMA?
SHARING
Openly sharing of knowledge expertise
WORKFORCE
Workforce and economic development, education, and training
COST SAVINGS
Ways to improve your top and bottom lines
CONNECTIVITY
Connecting to 330 plus manufacturing like-minded peers
ACCESS
Access to industry data and insights that help grow your business
KNOWLEDGE
Reservior of member and industry knowledge
ADVOCACY
Local and national advocacy on your company's behalf
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.
We offer tangible cost-saving programs and services that help our members enhance the top-bottom line.
BUSINESS LEADS
DRMA connects members with business leads from companies who reach out to us seeking a supplier.
OSHA TRAINING
Members receive a discount on OSHA training for their employees.
LEGAL SERVICES
DRMA members get one free call a month with Bob Dunlevey, an employment law expert.
WORKERS' COMP
Group Rating Programs that can reduce your company’s premium costs.
" If you're a manufacturing company in the Dayton area, you need to be part of what the Dayton Region Manufacturers Association is doing. From workforce development and advocacy to networking and innovation, DRMA is the hub where manufacturers connect, grow, and lead. Their impact on the region’s industrial strength is unmatched — and your business deserves a seat at that table. "
Steve Black, Brixey & Meyer
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 that 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, non-refundable 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.
Number of Employees*
1-19
20-49
50-99
100-349
350-799
800+
Annual Dues
Manufacturer
$650
$875
$1,125
$1,500
$2,025
$2,725
Affiliate
$775
$1,000
$1,250
$1,625
$2,125
$2,900
Associate
$900
$1,100
$1,400
$1,725
$2,250
$2,950
Senior
$100
Non-Profit
$900
*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.
If you prefer to fill out a paper version of the DRMA Membership Application, please contact Shay.