A community is "a group of people who share the same interests, pursuits, or occupations" and "a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests and goals" (OED). The purpose of the GPTMC is to have a manufacturing community available for manufacturers to access to ask questions, find solutions, connect with resources and network with others with the same goals. Through this community, the GPTMC has made it easier for members to access this information.

Companies and partners involved with the GPTMC community will be able to have full access to what was in the private membership without having to log in. For businesses/organizations interested in joining the free community, the signup process is still the same! The signup will allow businesses and organizations to be visible on the company directory and access the available programs and services.