UMA Creates “Member+” Membership

By Todd Bingham, President, Utah Manufacturer’s Association

UMA Creates “Member+” Membership Opportunity

The Utah Manufacturers Association has strengthened and connected Utah’s manufacturers since 1905. If you manufacture goods in Utah or provide services related to the manufacturing industry, leverage the power of UMA’s member network, training and consulting services, and peer-to-peer relationships to grow your business.

As an organization, the Utah Manufacturers Association has long been the ‘voice of manufacturing’ in the state. Coordinating and collaborating with different entities to represent, promote, and enhance the manufacturing industry in Utah. UMA started as a legislative and governmental affairs organization in the early 1900s. In fact, at one point, the organization was both the manufacturers and merchants association. Over time, as the needs and demands of manufacturing companies have evolved, so has your organization, UMA, adapted and expanded to those specific needs.

UMA is proud of the areas of focus and value we provide for the members of the organization.

Below is a list of the areas your current association membership provides through value and service to you through your general membership.

Governmental Affairs and Representation

UMA advocates for a pro-manufacturing and business-friendly environment at the Utah State Legislature.

UMA is your “Voice on the Hill,” giving you direct access to Utah’s legislature. UMA is actively involved daily during the legislative session.

UMA provides access to Federal Regulatory Agencies protecting Utah at a national level.

Membership Benefit Programs

• Select Health Medical Insurance

• Vision Insurance - UMA Member Medical Vision and Dental

• Dental Insurance

• 401K Plans - UMA Multiple Employer Plan

• WCF 5% discount

• CUI/EMC Insurance Discount Program (5% package pricing)

• Industrial Supply 10% member discount

• UMA Frontline Leadership Training - 20% discount

• Motivosity - 10% Discount

• Applicant Pro - 20% Discount

• NFP HR Roundtables

• Industry Representation on Industry and Educational Advisory Boards

• Safety Training & Online Library with CUI & EMC

• Networking and social events

• Industry Recognition Awards

• Utah-MEP Annual State of Manufacturing Survey and Results

In an ongoing effort to continue to provide significant value to the members of the organization, as well as meet your specific needs as manufacturing companies, the Utah Manufacturers Association is pleased to announce a new membership option for our companies.

Membership has been specifically designed and created to provide significant additional value, training, benefits, and educational opportunities for Utah’s manufacturing companies.

Included in your Member+ membership are all of the general items included in the regular membership within the association and the following opportunities. These additional benefits are through amazing partnerships with our member companies and their tremendous benefit to you - our manufacturing companies.

The total value of the Member+ is in excess of $20,000 annually—all of this for $1,500 in addition to your current general membership dues.

Member+ (Member Plus)

Your Member+ membership Includes all of the above association benefits plus:

• ZyWave Resource Library with CUI / EMC ($500- $1000 per month value)

• Manufacturing Facility Best Practice Tours

• Executive/CEO Roundtables (quarterly, invitation only)

• Michael Best HR / Compliance Counseling ($500 value)

• Michael Best HR / Academy ((6) - two hour sessions)($2500 value)

• Frontline Leadership Training ($2500+value)

• Workforce Audit & Strategy Plan ($600 value)

• UMA Advanced Sales Skills Training ($2500+value)

UMA Training and Education Library:

Get your employees up to speed and compliant faster with UMA’s Online Training and Education Library. Member+ members enjoy company-wide access to UMA’s online training library. From Safety Certification to Frontline Leadership Training to Sales and Marketing, each course is designed specifically to help manufacturing companies quickly develop the skill set of their workforce.

• Access content anytime, anywhere

• Require employees to retrain and certify to key courses like safety

• Track each employee’s progress

• Sales and Marketing

• Advanced Selling Skills for Manufacturers

• Safety Training

• Workplace/Worksafe Series

• OSHA 10 Hour training

• OSHA 30-Hour Training

• Safety Roundtable Discussions

• Leadership Training

ZyWave Resource Library with CUI / EMC ($500-$1000 per month value)

An extensive library filled with dozens of videos on a variety of work-related topics. These videos are regularly reviewed and approved by experts and legal professionals. Zywave, Inc. is the leading provider of technology-enabled content for our clients.

Zywave has information for both Employer’s and employee’s, so you can use the content to meet the needs of your unique company.

Topics covered may include legislation, compliance, health care reform & other important federal & state laws. There is information on HR, employee benefits, safety, and risk management.

Flyers/documents may be created in Zywave and downloaded in PDF or Word format.

All content is developed by a Zywave’s team that consist of attorneys, professional writers, editors & research analysts. All content goes through a rigorous editing process.

EMC makes it easy and convenient for your employees to receive the training they need with on-demand access to online safety videos

• Safety training and an online library with CUI / EMC

• EMC offers Streaming Safety Videos

• Access over 400 high-quality videos 24/7 to satisfy your safety and compliance training needs.

• Warehouse Safety

• Security and emergency preparedness

• OSHA compliance training

• Human Resources topics

• ……And many more

This service tracks previously viewed titles and allows you to assign videos to employees as part of your safety program.

Manufacturing Facility Tours

Manufacturing members are interested in hosting a tour of their facilities to showcase themselves.

Executive Roundtables (quarterly, by invitation)

Each quarter, by invitation only, UMA will host Executive Roundtables where best practices will be shared, and discussions will be had to help elevate and improve everyone involved.

Michael Best HR / Academy (six two-hour sessions)($2500 value)

Utah manufacturers face a complex and constantly evolving landscape of employment laws and regulations that affect every aspect of the employment relationship. Missteps can reduce productivity and expose a company to liability. To assist our members, the UMA has partnered with Michael Best to develop the HR academy to meet these challenges and avoid pitfalls. The HR Academy is a series of six twohour sessions, including handbooks, agreements, and policies.

• The ADA & FMLA

• Wage & Hour Law

• Prevent and Responding to Harassment & Discrimination Complaints

• Hiring and Recruitment

• Incorporating a Culture of Safety into Your HR Practices

Frontline Leadership Training ($2500+value)

Training has been developed from the Frontline Leader Workshop Series from Workforce Training. Training will be delivered in a modular format ranging from 30-90 minutes per module, depending on the topic.

Topics include:

• Practical Leadership

• Interpersonal Communication

• Emotional Intelligence

• Managing Conflict

Workforce Audit & Strategy Plan ($600 value)

Review various policies and procedures within human resources and other areas of an organization. The purpose of a workplace audit is to identify areas that need improvement. The audit also helps employers remain compliant with employment laws and regulations and ensure best practices.

UMA Advanced Sales Skills Training ($2500+value)

UMA’s ASST provides video and in-person sales skills training that will help our sales/business development teams learn or improve a proven process that focuses on the necessary skills to become effective in their roles. The training is made up of 12 1-hour training modules that include real-time scenarios, role-playing, application practice, and weekly goals to implement and practice selling skills.

Committee Structure

UMA has several ongoing committees to help guide us in new programming and initiatives. Workforce, Environmental, Air Quality, and Legislative are among other committee opportunities for member company representatives.

Executive Roundtable

The Utah Manufacturers Association holds multiple executive round tables annually that are invite-only events. These events are used to discuss critical topics to the manufacturing industry and are hosted at different manufacturing facilities throughout the state.

Partnership with iMpact Utah

The Utah Manufacturers Association has established a partnership with iMpact Utah for the contracting of our Center for Business and Continuous Improvement. Manufacturing companies have the opportunity to receive significant training and education for the improvement of their operations. We can assist you in contacting iMpact to determine the best option for training.

Networking and Social Events

UMA brings the manufacturing community together by hosting events that serve as an arena to network, find new local suppliers and customers, and connect with local political leaders.

Events

Annual Awards and Installation Banquet (Utah Product Box)

Coolest Things Made In Utah Contest

Annual Manufacturing Conference

Annual Golf Tournament

Safety Recognition (or Awards) Luncheon

Opportunities for you at UMA Events

UMA Industry Recognition Awards

UMA recognizes and celebrates the top-performing manufacturers of the year. UMA’s Annual Banquet showcases your strong business capabilities and outstanding accomplishments and celebrates successes. Awards include:

• Utah Manufacturer of the Year Award

• Environmental Stewardship Award

• Manufacturing Sustainability Award

• Business Leader of the Year Award

• Outstanding Workplace Safety Awards

• Outstanding Continuous Improvement Project Award

• Outstanding Company Culture Award

• Women in Manufacturing Award

As an organization, Utah Manufacturers Association will continue to innovate, create, and develop valuable services and benefits for the manufacturing community and our members.

The Member+ Membership option is a significant and amazing value for our members of the organization. We encourage you to take advantage of all of the value in this option. Contact one of our team today for more information and details. lloyd@manufacturingutah.com or justin@manufacturingutah. com or 801-363-3885.

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