Manufacturing in Idaho
The Idaho Manufacturing Alliance is an organization created by manufacturers, for manufacturers. We are committed to connecting, supporting, and promoting Idaho manufacturing.
We do this by facilitating connections, creating learning opportunities, planning industry events and initiating projects and partnerships to help the Idaho manufacturing ecosystem and the companies operating within it.
Click Learn More to read about Idaho’s Manufacturing Ecosystem and IMA Benefit Highlights.
Member Testimonials
Having access to contacts and information in the industry is so important. There are always things I can help people with, and things they can help me with, too. Building that camaraderie is huge. Additionally, IMA’s 401K program is phenomenal, as a small business, it feels impossible to manage all the fiduciary components of a true 401K and still make it affordable, so the program they have set up is a real benefit to us.
I’ve been involved with the Alliance since almost the very beginning, it’s something I’m passionate about. When our employees have opportunities to interact with other businesses, they come back with a ton of new ideas and the manufacturing industry in Idaho continues to get better through that resource sharing.
IMA has provided me with learning opportunities through presentations and tours. I have also had many benchmarking opportunities. Most importantly, I have developed relationships in the local business community. Some of these relationships have helped small business cooperatively advance political opportunities in the state government, some have helped me grow my business, and several have become friends. My association with IMA has been time well spent.
Membership Benefits Highlights
- Exclusive Member-Only events — Site Tours, Leader’s Dinners, Workshops, Mastermind Discussions, and more
- Annual Idaho Manufacturing Tradeshow & Conference
- Unlimited Tradeshow passes exclusively for manufacturing members. Conditions apply – see membership information.
- Annual Golf Tournament
- Discount pricing on workshops, tradeshow, conferences, and partner events.
- 401k Plan for Members
- Foreign Trade Zone Access and Benefits
- Committee Engagement Opportunities
- Education & Networking – Industry Workshops, Manufacturers Mastermind, Export Readiness Training, Leadership, and more
- Reduced cost for apprenticeship participation
- Hard copy of our annual Idaho Manufacturing Economic Impact Report
- Access to Workforce Solutions
- Apprenticeship
- Recruitment/Talent Sorter Discounts
- Talent Pipeline and Career Pathing Consulting
- Job Posting Service
- Discounted attendance and/or booth space at the annual Industry Trade Show & Conference
- Member Portal – Access to other members
- Connect Directory
- AmbassadorLink
- Exclusive Member Bulletin
- Inclusion with member announcements, job postings, exclusive access to top talent resumes, news and events
- Multiple discounts and savings through partners and service providers, click here for a full list.
Membership Benefit - More Details
CONNECTING
Annual Golf Tournament
Annual Manufacturing Tradeshow & Conference
Education & Networking –
- Live Workshops with internationally renowned thought leaders
- Manufacturers Mastermind – Manufacturers sharing their knowledge gained through experience.
- Coffee & Connect – Introduction to IMA over a cup of coffee.
- Leader’s Dinners – 3-4 times per year executive leaders have dinner, speaker, and make connections
- GEM Women Initiative – Series of events and programs to empower more women to enter the industry and support the growth of women already in the industry.
- Manufacturing Site Tours – Members can tour manufacturing plants.
- Manufacturing Meet Ups – Manufacturers come together in a fun, casual atmosphere to connect, learn, and collaborate
- HR Collective – Knowledge sharing and collaboration among manufacturing human resource practitioners
- Committee Engagement – IMA offers several committees to join. Committees include State Expansion, Ambassador, Health Plan, Legislative, Workforce Development, and Executive.
- AmbassadorLink
- Acting as the conduit between manufacturing and IMA, Ambassadors provide individualized support, connection, and guidance to members.
- Member Portal
- Exclusive access to benefits and other members.
SUPPORTING
AmbassadorLink
- Acting as the conduit between manufacturing and IMA, Ambassadors provide individualized support, connection, and guidance to members.
Connect Directory & Supply Chain Insider
- IMA owns the Connect Supply Chain Directory and through a partnership with Boise State University’s TechHelp program, we offer additional guidance and understanding of supply chain opportunities.
Foreign Trade Zone
- IMA owns the Foreign Trade Zone program offering assistance for manufacturers to defer import duty tax.
Member Discount Directory
- Everything from 401k to R&D Tax Credits to Background Checks and more. Members and sponsors offer discounts to manufacturing members.
Workforce Development Initiatives
- Registered Apprenticeship – Proven to attract and retain talent. IMA hold 15 federally recognized industry-recognized credentialing programs.
- Job Postings – Members can post their jobs on IMA directory
- Talent Sorter – Access to proprietary talent-to-job matching system at a discount
- EDGE – Utilizing supply chain management principles to expand the talent pools.
PROMOTING
In addition to all of the events and resources IMA offers, IMA also provides the following additional industry promotion and communication:
Industry Newsletter
- Monthly industry, member, and association news to members and non-members.
Member Bulletin
- Weekly member-only news with invitations, job postings, resumes, M2M announcements, and resources.
Event Invitations and Social Media
- Reminders and information to keep IMA initiatives and events top of mind.
Advocacy and Influence
- New in 2025, a member committee will be formed to keep a watchful eye on state and federal issues that impact manufacturing and disseminate information as needed to inform and advocate on behalf of Idaho manufacturers.
Annual Economic Impact Reports
- IMA publishes Idaho’s manufacturing economic impact report providing in-depth data that illustrates this driving force supporting Idaho’s economy.
Member-to-Member Discounts and Member Directory
- Increase your visibility and exposure.
Memberships
All organizational sponsorships include membership as well as additional benefits. Click here for more information about IMA organizational sponsorship.
Manufacturers Memberships
For establishments engaged in the mechanical, physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products that fall under the NAICS 31-33. If you do not know your company’s NAICS code, you can look it up here.
Any authorized person employed by a firm that is manufacturing within Idaho is eligible to apply for membership on behalf of the company. Levels of Manufacturer memberships are based on the number of employees within the company.
Supply Chain Memberships
Supply chain members are those that provide materials or processes directly involved in the manufacturing of goods.
If you do not know your company’s status, you can search the NAICS codes. Most supply chain providers fall within codes 11, 21, 22, 42, and 48-49.
Supply Chain membership levels are based on the number of representatives engaging in IMA networking and event IMA benefits. Regional recommendations apply.
Professional Memberships
Professional Associate members are defined as providers of goods or services to manufacturers. These providers may be financial or business advisors, banking and lending representatives, or professional services/consultants and must have offices or representatives within the state of Idaho.
Associate membership levels are based on the number of representatives engaging in IMA networking and event IMA benefits. Regional recommendations apply.
Partner Memberships
Partner members are local or state governments, agencies, economic development entities, non-profits, and educational institutions.
Partner membership levels are based on the number of representatives engaging in IMA networking and event IMA benefits. Regional recommendations apply.
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