 FCMA's strong network among its members strengthens the profitability of its members through professional development programs, community involvement, government relations, and educational workshops/seminars. Membership in First Coast Manufacturers Association is an excellent investment in strengthening you, your company and your employees. The association has qualification requirements and membership is by invitation only. Applicants must be sponsored by at least one existing member firm.
We know time is limited and we know that membership is an investment that demands a return. The following are examples of how you can immediately benefit from our association…
Economic Benefits
FCMA is a constant advocate for manufacturing interests with a strong emphasis on leveling the playing field for existing companies.
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"FCMA's active and diligent assistance to our company with the local and state governments made it possible for us to stay in Jacksonville."
---Mike Lane, Plant Manager
Anchor Glass Container Corporation
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Assists members with individual economic incentives. |
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All employees of each FCMA member company are encouraged to participate. |
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Conducts regular meetings with national, state, and local elected officials to promote manufacturing issues. |
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FCMA is a non-profit 501(c)(6) corporation. |
Workshops
Timely topics are usually offered in a two-hour format on a regular basis. Each is designed to quickly educate you on a subject that will impact your business and introduce you to valuable resources within the FCMA to keep you ahead of the curve.
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"The knowledge we continue to gain from FCMA workshops and the contacts we have made have paid for our membership many times over. FCMA is the best bargain around."
---Cindy and Earl Hildebrand, owners of CF
Machine & Tool, Inc. |
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Sponsors seminars and workshops on specific issues ranging from manufacturing processes to human relations. |
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Active in Environmental Protection issues including permitting, Brownfields, TMDL and Conservation. |
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Active committees focus on Community Relations, Public Relations, Environmental Health/Safety, Government Relations, Human Resources/Education, Information Technology and Membership Development. |
Wage Survey
Each summer we publish the most definitive wage and benefit survey of First Coast Manufacturers.
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"FCMA's comprehensive wage and benefit survey helps my company to be competitive and helps me to attract and keep good employees."
---Roger Williams, owner of Quality Neon Sign
Company, Inc.
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Sharing Knowledge
Our family includes a wide variety of manufacturing and related companies. Members benefit from each other's experiences in a non-competitive environment. We pride ourselves on providing immediate service to our members on a daily basis. We serve as consultants, expeditors, researchers, and direct representatives in areas as diverse as environmental regulation to tax relief to employee retention.
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Encourages strong networking among members. |
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Meets monthly at a variety of member locations. |
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Available to members on line a comprehensive Membership Directory. |
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Publishes "VOICE" an informative newsletter monthly. |
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Emphasizes Neighborhood involvement through Community Advisory Panels. | |