Founded in 1895, the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) is recognized as the largest industrial trade association in the United States. The NAM's membership includes globally renowned brands and numerous small manufacturers vital to the U.S. economy, with approximately 85% of its members being small and medium-sized businesses. The NAM Board of Directors consists of leaders from various companies and organizations across all states and industrial sectors, playing a crucial role in guiding the association's initiatives.
The NAM serves as a comprehensive resource for manufacturers by providing industry insights, thought leadership, and strategic partnerships through its digital transformation division, the Manufacturing Leadership Council; its workforce development affiliate, the Manufacturing Institute; and its innovation management division, the Innovation Research Interchange.
Actively participating in key policy debates, the NAM focuses on finding solutions that enhance industry competitiveness on a global scale. It aims to address manufacturing policy priorities such as renewing pro-growth tax policies, restoring regulatory certainty, securing energy resources, and developing a future-ready workforce.
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