The Michigan Manufacturers Association (MMA) is the state’s leading advocate exclusively devoted to promoting and maintaining a business climate favorable to industry. MMA’s goal is to make it possible for Michigan manufacturers to successfully compete in the national and international marketplace.
Through effective representation of its membership before the legislative, executive and judicial branches of government on issues of importance to the manufacturing community, MMA works to foster a strong and expanding manufacturing base in Michigan.
Established in 1902 as a voluntary membership association and incorporated in 1923, MMA represents the interests and needs of nearly 3,000 members, ranging from small manufacturing companies to some of the world’s largest corporations. In fact, manufacturers who are members of MMA employ more than 90 percent of Michigan’s industrial workforce.
An elected MMA Board of Directors oversees MMA’s business affairs. John G. Smith currently serves as chairman of the Board. The Association and its for-profit subsidiary, the MMA Service Corporation (MMASC), collectively employ 26 full-time staff members. Charles E. “Chuck” Hadden serves as president and CEO of the MMA. Lawrence A. Janicki serves as president of the MMASC.
Community Involvement
The Michigan Manufacturers Association is proud to be part of the Mid-Michigan community. The Association supports several local and state organizations, including:
- American Red Cross
- ArtServe Michigan
- Junior Achievement
- Lansing Exchange Club
- Lansing Sculpture in the Streets
- Lansing Silver Bells in the City
- Michigan Harvest Gathering
- Michigan National Guard Family Fund
- Michigan Political Leadership Program
- Youth in Government
In addition, MMA staff members give of their time to make our communities better places to live, including involvement with:
- American Cancer Society Capital Area
- American Diabetes Association
- American Red Cross Mid-Michigan Chapter
- American Youth Soccer Organization
- Arthritis Foundation Michigan Chapter
- Capitol Area Humane Society
- Capitol Area Literacy Coalition
- Catholic Social Services of Lansing
- Chief Okemos Council, Boy Scouts
- Child Abuse Prevention Services
- Ele’s Place
- Food Bank Council of Michigan
- Habitat for Humanity
- Hospice of Lansing
- Kresge Art Museum
- Paws with A Cause
- Pet Support Services
- Philanthropic Education Organization
- Potter Park Zoological Society
- Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
- Woldumar Nature Association
- YMCA