SEMMA is an independent body that represents the interests of manufacturers within the South East Melbourne region. Membership benefits include:

NETWORKING AND BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

An alliance like SEMMA turns competitors into allies and promotes further business growth. SEMMA will offer its members facilitated business networking to encourage

• Large group buying power
• Sharing experiences
• Accessing regional suppliers 
• Sharing of capabilities and capacity
• Exchange of information and technology
• Interaction with government, suppliers and customers
• Mutual export opportunities 
• Marketing through the SEMMA website, newsletter and events
• Continued growth of the manufacturing industry in South East Melbourne

INFLUENCE GOVERNMENT POLICY

SEMMA will provide an opportunity for businesses to come together to lobby State and Federal governments on all issues directly relating to manufacturing. More than 60 percent of businesses in South East Melbourne fall within the small to medium size category. SEMMA members will, as a powerful and unified front, have the opportunity to influence government policy in:

• Investment
• Research and Development
• Free Trade
• Export Finance 
• Anti-dumping 
• Regulations and Standards
• Purchasing Policies
• Education and Training Standards

EDUCATION AND SUPPORT

All members will also receive membership to South East Networks. They will be invited to many events put on by these two organizations including:

• Industry Events with political and business leaders 
• Industry Breakfasts and Dinners to discuss current issues
• Educational seminars and lectures
• Increasing interactivity on the SEMMA website