The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) is the largest U.S. trade association representing manufacturers of all sizes. It advocates for policies to strengthen American manufacturing competitiveness, job creation, and a favorable business environment.
Pro-manufacturing economic policy, tax and regulatory reform, trade and supply-chain policy, workforce development and skills training, energy and infrastructure policy, intellectual property protection, and policies to enhance competitiveness and innovation.
Primarily funded by member dues and fees from manufacturing companies, corporate sponsorships, event revenue, and program contributions.
The Manufacturing Institute (workforce and research arm), NAM Action (advocacy arm), NAM PAC (political action committee), state manufacturing associations and a broad membership of U.S. manufacturing companies and industry leaders.
Trade association (non-profit, 501(c)(6))
