Join Manufacturing Works and connect with 300+ organizations across Northeast Ohio. Unlock cost-savings with partner programs, develop your workforce, and engage in peer learning and events.
Join Manufacturing Works Community
Strengthen Your Business with the Region’s Most Connected Manufacturing Community
Join 15,000+ people in Northeast Ohio leveraging expert programs, partner discounts, and a community committed to strengthening manufacturing. Membership pays for itself through cost savings and access to an expert network, and accelerates your growth via connections you won't find anywhere else.
Regular Members are any business directly involved in manufacturing or a related industry. This includes companies that produce goods, as well as those engaged in logistics, distribution, packaging, or other operations that support the manufacturing process. Regular Members gain full access to our resources, networking opportunities, committees, and exclusive cost-savings partnerships.
What You'll Get
Exclusive member rates for energy, supplies, and shipping tailored to your company’s needs.
Energy program support with audits and preferred rates
Grainger discounts on 1.6M+ products
Up to 45% FedEx shipping discounts via PartnerShip®
Recruitment and training pathways to build and retain talent.
Apprenticeships and youth pre-apprenticeships
Supervising for Success and Leadership Institute programs
Access to workforce learning groups and hiring partners
Learn with peers, host plant tours, and amplify your company’s voice.
Roundtables, plant tours, forums, and signature events
Thought leadership, sponsorships, and community features
Introductions to experts and buyers across the ecosystem
Cost-Savings Opportunities for Members
As a Manufacturing Works member, you’ll gain access to leading-edge resources that are designed to save you money and can be customized for your specific organization’s needs.
"As a long-time supporting member of Manufacturing Works, I feel important to give back to the organization and its regular members. It’s always great to connect with the members and learn more about their businesses, help solve any problems they may be having and educating them along the way. I believe the entire group learns a lot from each other, including the guest speakers!"
Membership dues are based on your number of employees and industry. Manufacturing and related companies (e.g., distributors, logistics companies, etc.) are considered Regular Members. All other business types are Supporting Members. Choose the category that fits your company. If you have any questions, please contact us.
Dues Structure
# Employees
Regular
Supporting
1 – 10
$195
$235
11 – 30
$425
$525
31 – 75
$700
$850
76 – 150
$1,075
$1,315
151+
$1,615
$1,975
40
Years of trust. 1000s of opportunities to connect.
Why Manufacturing Is Important for Northeast Ohio
15%
Percentage of all Ohio workers employed in manufacturing
This means roughly 1 in 7 of your neighbors, friends, and family members work in manufacturing. It's not just some abstract industry; it's the backbone of local employment.
When manufacturing does well, entire communities benefit through steady jobs and economic stability.
$133B
Ohio’s manufacturing GDP, ranking it the 3rd largest manufacturing state in the U.S.
Northeast Ohio is part of a manufacturing powerhouse that competes with giants like California and Texas. This ranking means the region has serious economic weight and attracts continued investment. It also means the skills and expertise concentrated here are nationally significant, giving our region leverage and resilience.
$70,003
The average annual wage for a worker in manufacturing
This is well above Ohio's median household income and offers a genuine path to middle-class stability without requiring a four-year degree. For families in NEO where college isn't always accessible or affordable, manufacturing jobs provide solid wages, often with benefits, that can support homeownership, raising kids, and building wealth in your community.
JOIN MANUFACTURING WORKS
Help Your Manufacturing Business Thrive
If your Northeast Ohio manufacturing company is small or medium in size, Manufacturing Works membership will help you grow and thrive.
Exclusive member rates for energy, supplies, and shipping tailored to your company’s needs.
Recruitment and training pathways to build and retain talent.
Learn with peers, host plant tours, and amplify your company’s voice.
