AAMA
The Alabama Automotive Manufacturers Association is an organization dedicated to furthering the Automotive Manufacturing Industry in Alabama and supporting its members in their growth and participation as an important part of that industry. AAMA was formed in 2001 to provide a forum for interaction among automotive companies in Alabama. The mission of AAMA is to promote continuous education, improvement and growth of the automotive industry in Alabama.
GAMA
GAMA is a non-profit trade association which passionately promotes growth, profitability, and workforce development in Georgia’s and the region's automotive and ground transportation industry. GAMA is a community of businesses, both domestic and international, with common interests and goals, which provides a highly interactive forum to help members achieve the following:
- higher levels of innovation, quality, and profitability
- professional success through unique educational opportunities
- successful networking among customers and peers
- solutions to workforce development issues
MAMA
The Mississippi Automotive Manufacturers Association was formed to provide a forum for interaction among automotive manufacturing companies in Mississippi. The organization serves its members by promoting the growth, development and improvement of the automotive industry. MAMA members include both in- and out-of-state automotive manufacturers and suppliers, as well as non-manufacturing companies integrally related to the automotive industry in Mississippi.
TEDC
The Tennessee Economic Development Council is a statewide, non-profit organization created to unite the efforts of its members in furthering industrial development in the state of Tennessee. TEDC promotes cooperation and understanding among the individual members of the council and the varied interests they represent. TEDC has over 350 members, which include state and local economic developers, construction companies, manufacturing companies and other industries.
Tennessee Chamber
The Tennessee Chamber serves as the primary voice of diverse business and manufacturing trade interests on major employment and economic issues facing public policy decision-makers in Tennessee. TN Chamber fosters harmonious relationships between the various elements of the Tennessee business community and serves as an umbrella organization for companies, trade associations and chambers of commerce to work together for the economic health of the state.
UT CIS
The University of Tennessee Center for Industrial Services (UT CIS) delivers technical assistance and training to businesses and communities throughout Tennessee. UT CIS has the real-world experience and expertise to give businesses and communities the tools they need to grow, succeed and create good jobs. Since its creation in 1963, UT CIS has grown its staff of professional employees located in six offices across the state. UT CIS is an agency of the UT Institute of Public Service and houses several nationally known programs, including the NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership, EDA University Center, Procurement Technical Assistance Center and OSHA Training Institute.