The Great Lakes Manufacturing Council is a membership organization representing industry, non-governmental organizations, trade associations, organized labor, educational and financial institutions, economic development groups, chambers of commerce, governments and others united to promote, enhance and preserve manufacturing in the Great Lakes Region.The GLMC goals are:

• To develop and pursue a common agenda that will result in a regional competitive advantage for the Great Lakes Region and preserve the prosperity of the region.
• To establish shared goals to maintain and increase the competitive advantages of manufacturing in the Great Lakes Region.
• To develop an effective, interactive network among all stakeholders focused on the success of manufacturing in the Great Lakes Region.
• To develop, implement and advance the use of best practices throughout the region related to common themes of image, innovation, workforce and logistics & borders.