The Quinte Manufacturers Association (QMA) was started in March 2005 to provide a forum for addressing issues common to all manufacturers in the Greater Bay of Quinte Region. The QMA is a regeneration of the former Quinte District Manufacturers Association which itself was superseded by the Quinte District Superintendents’ Association.

While there are a number of active associations and councils that represent a variety of business interests, the QMA is the only locally driven and controlled organization focused on the needs of the Greater Bay of Quinte manufacturing community. QMA members may choose to belong to other organizations for a variety of reasons but the QMA is the vehicle for a local voice of industry that tackles issues at the local level. The QMA also provides a local networking and information sharing opportunity for all members. To make this a truly inclusive association there is no cost for manufacturers to be a member of the QMA as primary administrative and financial support is provided by the Quinte Economic Development Commission (QEDC).