TMAC Metroplex works with Economic Development Corporations (EDCs), Chambers of Commerce, manufacturing groups, and other industry associations to connect with North Texas communities. These partnerships are key to our mission of helping manufacturers and boosting economic growth. By teaming up with these organizations, TMAC Metroplex can reach local manufacturers and give them the tools, resources, and expertise they need to succeed.
Partnering with TMAC Metroplex offers many benefits. It allows these organizations to give their members access to TMAC’s resources, including training, consulting, and technology support. TMAC’s help improves local manufacturers’ productivity, efficiency, and competitiveness, leading to job creation, more investment, and overall economic growth.
Together, we can tackle common challenges, share best practices, and promote workforce development, innovation, and sustainability.
Positioned at the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington Metroplex, Arlington is among the U.S.’s major hubs for freight, air and ground transportation. Known as the “American Dream City,” our city is second to none with a low cost of living, affordable housing, and rich educational and cultural opportunities.
Ensuring the success of business, whatever its size, is at the heart of everything we do at Mansfield EDC, from relocation assistance to the expansion or start-up of your business. Mansfield’s strategic location in the south-central part of the DFW metroplex offers a wealth of opportunity and the room to grow, and we are ready to provide you with the assistance, funding, tools, and data you need.
The Arlington EDC, in partnership with the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC), has established the Strategic Solutions Fund (SSF) to help Arlington-based companies accelerate their growth and productivity. Through the SSF Arlington businesses with 51-250 employees can be eligible for grants up to $10,000 and businesses with 50 employees or less employees can be eligible for grants up to $5,000 for projects with TMAC.
TEES is a state agency and part of the Texas A&M University System with a mission to improve lives through basic and applied engineering research, workforce development and technology transition. Our collaborations with industry, academia and government provide cutting-edge solutions to global technical challenges.
The Cross Timbers APEX Accelerator helps companies find contracts for work with local, state and federal governments. Our mission is to increase the number of contracts awarded to companies in the 72 county service area resulting in increased revenue and jobs in the area.
The UT Arlington Research Institute (UTARI) specializes in applying cutting-edge technologies to real-world engineering problems. Our collaborative endeavors reflect a commitment to excellence, integrity, and respect for all, bringing economic growth and fulfillment to our families, business partners, university, and community.
The Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce brings together public and private-sector strategic partners to identify trends and address challenges that will positively affect the future of our community. As Arlington’s oldest and largest business organization, we are committed to serving our 1,000+ members and advocating for the ‘Can Do’ business community of greater Arlington.
The Small Business Association in the Dallas/Fort Worth area provides help with SBA services including funding programs, counseling, federal contracting certifications, and disaster recovery. We can also connect you to our partner organizations, lenders, and other community groups that help small businesses succeed.
The Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) is the global leader in supply chain organizational transformation, innovation and leadership. As the largest nonprofit association for supply chain, ASCM is an unbiased partner, connecting supply chain professionals and companies around the world to the newest thought leadership on all aspects of supply chain.
The Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce creates economic prosperity for members by providing programs, resources, and support that assist and benefit business, government, and citizens resulting in a vibrant place to live and work. The Metrocrest Chamber programs are geared toward helping members improve the profitability of their businesses and engaging in issues that impact the business environment in Addison, Carrollton, and Farmer’s Branch.
The North Texas Chapter of the National Tooling & Machining Association (NTMA) is a trade association comprised of member companies located throughout the North Texas Region, specifically Dallas and all the way into Oklahoma. NTMA provides events, programs, and resources to member companies and help members become leaders and continually innovate in the manufacturing space.
NextOp was founded in 2014 by veteran and industry leaders who sought to build a strong military talent pipeline to industries. Our founders identified a gap between military members and companies looking to hire military talent. Transitioning service members and veterans are a talented group that bring years of experience and leadership to the table. NextOp’s goal is to bridge the gap by connecting these talented individuals to existing career opportunities.
The Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) creates precision metal products using stamping, fabricating, spinning, slide forming and roll forming technologies, and other value-added processes. As one of the largest metalworking trade associations in the United States, they are committed to continuing to partner with our member companies and others to recruit, train and retain people of all backgrounds for manufacturing careers that help to propel North America forward.
By partnering with TMAC Metroplex, we can assist local manufacturers and give them the tools, resources, and expertise they need to succeed.
