Expand and improve your business know-how
through our powerful resource network
Gain a world of knowledge and save valuable time by joining Three Rivers Manufacturers’ Association (TRMA), a progressive, dynamic association of your manufacturing peers since 1933. We are so confident you will be completely satisfied with the benefits of TRMA membership, we offer a money-back guarantee.

Look at these impressive member benefits
Programs and Networking Opportunities for all areas of your organization

• Safety
• Training
• Plant Management
• Environmental Compliance
• Governmental Affairs
• Maintenance
• Purchasing
• Human Resources
• Workforce Readiness

Informative Programs Cost-effective Training— saves you money

• First Aid/CPR/AED
• Maintenance Reliability
• Scaffold and confined space
• Safety Forum to Network— provides answers to difficult issues
• Plant security dialogue
• Workforce development issues
• OSHA and EPA compliance audit visits Governmental Affairs Advocacy— gives you a voice in local and state issues
• TRMA recently worked with county officials to amend Building Permit and Stormwater ordinances to streamline the process
• Active at the Illinois Legislature Contractor Safety Orientation— provides safety trained craftsmen
• TRMA members experienced more than a 65% reduction in contractor injuries

TRMA Services

In addition to training programs and networking opportunities, TRMA also offers:

• Advocacy for the manufacturing community at the local level
• Tracking of federal and state issues which may impact manufacturers
• Legislative forums with elected officials to discuss manufacturers’ issues
• Contractor safety orientation training
• Site-specific safety orientation
• Contractor company safety reviews
• 30 computer workstations for members
• Meeting space equipped with audio/visual equipment

Additional Services

• TRMA Spill Response Cooperative Mutual assistance co-op formed by member companies to respond effectively to oil or chemical spills/releases occurring on local waterways.
• Wage and Salary Survey Periodic publications summarizing current wage, salary and fringe benefits data for Will and Grundy counties.
• Workforce Readiness Dialogue with local schools to communicate needs of the business community and develop strategies to meet those needs.
• Social Events Excellent opportunities to network with fellow members. Events include Annual Dinner Meeting, Golf Outing and Legislative Events.
• Membership Directory Goods and Services Directory featuring information about member companies, TRMA and its activities.