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Political Engagement

Manufacturers must make their voices heard. We must all become involved in driving our pro-manufacturing agenda. Here are four ways MMA members can engage to support Michigan’s manufacturing future.

Golf Outings

Join influential members of our manufacturing community, including MMA leadership, for a powerful day dedicated to supporting Michigan industry. MMA’s semi-annual golf classics are member-exclusive opportunities that support a strong manufacturing future.

MMA-PAC Winter Golf Classic

Friday, May 29, 2026 • X-Golf Royal Oak
MMA’s annual winter golf outing benefits the MMA-PAC. The MMA-PAC Golf Classic is held in the winter at an indoor simulator golf facility.

ImPACt Summer Golf Classic

Monday, September 21, 2026 • Fox Hills, Plymouth
MMA’s annual summer golf outing benefits the MMA ImPACt Fund and is held in the summer at one of Michigan’s prestigious golf courses.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Support manufacturing growth and innovation with sponsorship and engagement opportunities available throughout the year.

Personal Contribution

MMA-PAC

The MMA-PAC provides members with a way to maximize the impact of their political contributions in support of pro-manufacturing candidates. The MMA-PAC ensures the voice of the manufacturing community is heard by lawmakers on the thousands of bills introduced every year and issues of importance to manufacturers.

  • Reporting: Required
  • Focus: Candidate Support
  • MMA-PAC can accept personal contributions or contributions from sole-proprietorships, partnerships or limited liability companies (LLCs); state Law prohibits acceptance of corporate checks
  • Contribute: Login to donate or call 517-4878542

Consider spreading your investment throughout the year. Check out your options.

Meet the Gubernatorial Candidates

Meet the Candidates. Understand the Impact.

Join MMA for A Stronger Michigan: Manufacturing Conversations with Leading Candidates for Governor — an exclusive virtual series that connects you directly with gubernatorial candidates. Learn where candidates for Michigan's highest office stand on issues shaping the state’s manufacturing future. As a member, you gain a front-row seat to dialogue around the policies, priorities and decisions influencing your operations, workforce and long-term growth across Michigan industries.

Aric NesbittMeet Aric Nesbitt

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 • 3:00 p.m. • Register online.

Aric Nesbitt was raised on his family’s sixth-generation dairy and grape farm in Southwest Michigan, shaping a work ethic and instilling conservative values that guide his public service. A graduate of Hillsdale College, he has fought and won for conservative principles in the Michigan Legislature. As the top Republican in the Michigan Senate, Aric has led the charge against tax hikes and wants to build an economy where we “Make It in Michigan” again.

Additional sessions with the candidates are being scheduled. To be informed of confirmed dates when they are available, contact MMA’s Zach Willoughby at 517-487-8532 or willoughby@mimfg.org.

Corporate Giving

MMA ImPACt Fund

Manufacturers are leading Michigan’s economic recovery. Corporate contributions to support a pro-manufacturing agenda can continue and accelerate this recovery. ImPACt allows corporations to provide unlimited support for MMA to advocate for or against political candidates, however, the fund is prohibited from donating money directly to political candidate committees.

  • Reporting: Required
  • Focus: Candidate Support
  • Contribute: Call 517-487-8542; corporate checks and credit cards accepted
MMA AIM Fund

Education is key to achieving public support of manufacturing issues and companies can support a pro-manufacturing agenda by contributing to the MMA Advancing Issues for Manufacturers (AIM) Fund. AIM accepts corporate contributions to support issue development and public messaging on pro-manufacturing legislation or issues. The fund can commission issue-related studies, develop awareness campaigns and educate the public, and policymakers, on the vital role manufacturing plays in our state.

  • Reporting: Not required
  • Focus: Issue Awareness
  • Contribute: Call 517-487-8542; corporate checks and credit cards accepted

Electoral Politics

Participating in electoral politics is a necessary business strategy for manufacturers. Electing pro-manufacturing leaders is paramount to the success of the industry. MMA has developed resources to help you be an informed Manufacturing Voter and make the best decisions at the polls this November.

See the MMA Election Center for voting resources.

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Zach Willoughby

Zach Willoughby
Grassroots Advocacy Coordinator
Call 517-487-8532
E-mail willoughby@mimfg.org

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