Trade Association Serving the Northwest I-90 Corridor Rebrands and Expands
Manufacturers in Eastern Washington , North Idaho , and Montana are getting a boost in support through a well-known organization with a new name and expanded mission .
For the last 10 years , the Inland Northwest Aerospace Consortium ( INWAC ) has led efforts to connect and promote the aerospace supply chain along the Northwest ’ s I-90 Corridor . Under the leadership of a committed board of directors , collaborative efforts among local companies , economic development agencies and other stakeholders established the I-90 Aerospace Corridor as a highly-regarded supply chain for the industry .
Staci Nelson NW I-90 Manufacturing Alliance ( Formerly INWAC )
info @ nimalliance . org www . nimalliance . org 509.342.8197
NW I-90 Manufacturing Alliance
Now the organization is making strides to support regional manufacturers in aerospace and other in-demand markets including space , energy , and medical devices . Rebranded as Northwest I-90 Manufacturing Alliance or NIMA ( pronounced knee-muh ), the trade association is also expanding its service offerings to better meet the needs expressed by local employers .
Leading Workforce Development
A key new area of focus will be championing workforce development efforts . This work includes programming that helps companies train and upskill employees as well as initiatives that plug in students , young adults and career changers to manufacturing career opportunities .
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