NMTA Akron Chapter

2025 Annual Golf Tournament & Fundraiser
2025-06-12 09:30 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | J. E Good Park Golf Course, 530 Nome Ave, Akron, OH, 44320, United States
Join the Akron Chapter of NTMA for a day of golf and good times—all while supporting Workforce Development in manufacturing! Enjoy 18 holes, a putting contest, golf ball air cannon launch, proxy contests, and the always-popular “Beat the Lady Pro.” Try your luck at our basket raffle, enjoy cigars from Havana’s Choice Cigars in the morning, and keep the fun going with our cart girl selling jello shots and other fun beverages on the course. Plus, food and all-you-can-drink domestic beer on the course are included! Cash bar in the evening during dinner.
Schedule

Registration & Practice Greens: 9:30am
Putting Contest: 9:30am – 11am
Shotgun Start: 11am
Cocktail Hour: 3pm
Dinner & Awards: 4pm

Tickets

$875 – Corporate Foursome
$675 – Foursome
$195 – Per Golfer
$750 – Hole Sponsorship with Table & Chair
$65 – Banquet Dinner
$250 – Tee Sign Only

Thank you to our Title Sponsor!

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Cohorts | Emerging Leaders 2 - Advanced
2025-05-05 08:00 - 13:00 | Hotel Landy, 7800 Universal Blvd,, Orlando, FL, United States
Jason Ray, a seasoned leader with a background in the U.S. Navy and manufacturing consulting, is passionate about leveraging technology to revolutionize the industrial supply chain. Despite facing setbacks, he remains determined to overcome challenges and drive innovation in the industry.
*Will be the morning before our Emerging Leaders Conference begins
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Cohort | Emerging Leaders 1
2025-05-05 - 2025-05-07 | OH
This 9-sesson program equips aspiring leaders with the knowledge and tools to build confidence, manage teams, and drive results.

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Emerging Leaders Conference
2025-05-05 - 2025-05-07 | OH
Emerging Leaders Conference
May 5-7
Orlando, FL
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Preparing your Organization for AI and Practical Uses of AI as First Steps
2025-04-10 17:30 - 19:30 | The Winery at Wolf Creek, 2637 S Cleveland Massillon Rd, Barberton, OH, 44203, United States
Keystone Technology Consultants will lead a discussion that focuses on the AI policy for your organization and the necessary steps to protect your team, data, and intellectual property from an AI product. Additionally, we will explore practical ways to begin integrating AI into your organization to save time and enhance the professionalism of your team.
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International Technology Tour 2025
2025-03-30 - 2025-04-05 | OH
Explore Italy’s Manufacturing Excellence!
Reserve your spot on the NTMA 2025 International Tech Tour and gain a unique perspective as you go behind the scenes at world class manufacturing facilities, including DMG MORI, SMW Autoblok, and Heidenhain. This year’s journey begins in Milan and concludes in Rome. Connect with peers and National Associate Members to share experiences and exchange innovative ideas. Discover insights that will elevate your daily operations in unexpected ways. Let us handle the details, so you can focus on maximizing your experience from your arrival in Milan to your departure from Rome.
Preliminary Schedule for 2025

Monday, March 31st -Tour at DMG MORI in Bergamo
Tuesday, April 1st -Tour at Heidenhain in Milan
Wednesday, April 2nd -Tour at SMW Autoblok in Caprie-Torino
Thursday, April 3rd -Tour at DMG MORI in Tortona & Speroni in Pavia
Friday, April 4th -Tour at Ferrari in Maranello, then Bullet Train to Rome
Saturday. April 5th – Departures out of Rome

Details

Registration rate: $795
Host companies cover hotel and tour transportation (bus & train ticket);
Attendees are responsible for air fare and transportation to and from airports.
Contact Kristen Hrusch for more information & to register.

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Akron NTMA & OAMF Networking and Golf!
2025-03-13 17:30 - 20:30 | Topgolf, 5820 Rockside Woods Blvd, Independence, OH, 44131, United States
Join us for a pre-St. Patty’s Day Networking Event hosted by the Ohio Association of Metal Finishers and the Akron & Cleveland Chapters of the National Tooling and Machining Association! Whether you’re an experienced golfer or a beginner, we invite you to join us for a fun-filled night of camaraderie and connection!
Will include an Irish raffle featuring baskets filled with premium spirits available to enjoy this St. Patty’s Day! Don’t miss out on the fun!
Members: $45
Non-members: $60
$500 sponsorships available | Sponsorship Benefits:

Prominent signage recognition
Logo on website/emails and other marketing
Tabletop recognition in each bay
1 ticket to attend
Opportunity to provide a giveaway

Menu:
Tortilla Chips with Queso, Guacamole, & Salsa Steak and Chicken Fajitas Cilantro Lime Rice Refried Nacho Beans Mixed tortillas Pico de Gallo Sour Cream House Salsa & Shredded Cheese Southwest Salad w/ Avocado Ranch
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AMT/NTMA MFG Meeting
2025-02-19 - 2025-02-21 | OH
AMT/NTMA MFG Meeting
February 19-21
San Antonio, TX
Save the Date!
Details to come!

Chapter Leadership Summit
2025-01-15 - 2025-01-17 | OH
Save the Date!
Details to come!
Chapter Leadership Summit
January 15-17
New Orleans, LA

Akron NTMA Christmas Party & Board Installation
2024-12-05 17:30 - 20:30 | Galaxy Restaurant, 201 Park Centre Drive, Wadworth, OH, 44281, United States
Music performed by Paul Christensen
Join us for a festive evening with great food, company, live music, and valuable networking. We will also have a short program introducing our new board members.
Members: $65
Non-members: $75
First drink is on us!
Ticket includes:

Dinner & Dessert
1 beer/wine ticket
Live Music

Menu Includes:

Chicken Marsala
Chef Carved Top Round of Beef au jus
Steamed Redskins in Herb Butter
Roasted Fresh Vegetables
Tossed Garden Salad
Green Beans Amandine
Strawberry Shortcake
Three-layer Chocolate Cake

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Register by November 28, 2024
Thank you to our generous sponsors

Annual Membership Meeting and Clambake
2024-10-24 16:30 - 19:30 | Firestone Country Club, 452 East Warner Road, Akron, OH, 44319, United States
Join us as our membership comes together for Akron NTMA’s Annual Membership Meeting & Clambake.
Attendees will enjoy networking, raffles, wonderful food, and two beer tickets.
Clambake clams, chicken thighs/drumsticks, potatoes, corn, sausage, shrimp, mussels old bay liquid.
Members – $75pp
Non-members – $100pp
(*includes 2 beer tickets)
Thank you to our sponsor!

Agenda

4:30pm – 5:30pm – Registration / Networking
5:30pm – 6:30pm – Dinner
5:45pm – 6:30pm – Dr. Ethan Karp
6:30pm – 7:30pm – Networking

Sponsorships are available!
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Engage 2024 – Nashville, TN
2024-10-16 - 2024-10-19 | OH
NTMA’s signature event! Targeting Presidents, Owners and C-Level professionals for endless networking and learning opportunities.

IMTS Tech Luncheon
2024-09-10 - 2024-09-11 | McCormick Place, 2301 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, 60616, United States
NTMA will be hosting a luncheon for members during IMTS. This will give members the opportunity to take a break and grab a bite to eat between visiting all of the tradeshow booths. Members will have the chance to connect and networking among their peers and our National Associates, as well as hear from our Industry Partners about the technologies they are promoting on the show floor.

International Manufacturing Technology Show
2024-09-09 - 2024-09-14 | McCormick Place, 2301 S Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL, 60616, United States
IMTS 2024 is where the creators, the builders, the sellers, and the drivers of manufacturing technology come to connect, be inspired, and find solutions.
From around the globe, the industry gathers to discover the latest in innovations and technologies changing our future through advanced and traditional manufacturing, robotics, automation, and digital transformation. Be a part of the change.
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Annual Golf Tournament 2024
2024-06-13 09:30 - 19:00 | J. Edward Good Park Golf Course, 530 Nome Avenue, Akron, OH, 44320, United States
Join us on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at J. Edward Good Park Golf Course for a day of fun, golf & networking with local manufacturing professionals!

All golfers will get:

Swag bag & golfer gifts
Opportunity to buy premium cigars by Havana’s Choice Cigars
Hotdogs, sausage & peppers, chips and cookies at the turn
Putting Contest
All-you-can-drink domestic beer on the course
Golf ball cannon launcher!
Delicious dinner buffet with 2 drink tickets in the evening

Non-members are welcome to attend!
Schedule

9:30am Registration & Practice Greens & Opportunity to Buy Premium Cigars
9:30am – 10:30am putting contest
11am Shotgun Start
3pm Cocktail Hour
4pm Dinner & Awards & Opportunity to Buy Premium Cigars

Format

4-person scramble (best ball)
All skill levels welcome!

Fees to Play

$850 Corporate Foursome
$625 Foursome
$175 Per Golfer
$500 Hole Sponsorship (with Table & Chair at hole)
$50 Banquet Dinner Only

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Premium cigars will be available for purchase. Cigars provided and sold by Havana’s Choice Cigars.

**CANCELLED** Anodizing and Libations at Luke Engineering
2024-05-09 17:00 - 20:30 | Luke Engineering & Anodizing Company, 11 Pipestone Dr, Rittman, OH, 44270, United States
This Event Has Been Canceled
Join us for a tour of the Luke Engineering – Rittman facility. Built in 1993, this 12,000 square foot facility houses 3 process tanks. Two of the tanks are used for Type II standard sulfuric anodizing. The third tank is used for Hardcoat anodize. During this tour you will see Luke’s one-of-a-kind, home built automated control system. This is the computer system that sets Luke Engineering apart from the competition. This system offers consistent, repeatable, and predictable quality every time.
May 09, 2024 05:00pm – May 09, 2024 08:30pm
5pm – 6pm Tour of Luke Engineering & Anodizing Co
6:15pm – 8:30pm Networking & Happy Hour
Luke Engineering & Anodizing Company
11 Pipestone Dr, Rittman, OH 44270
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Emerging Leaders Conference – Greenville, SC
2024-03-20 - 2024-03-22 | OH
NTMA gathers the best and brightest up-and-coming industry leaders to network, share knowledge and brainstorm about tomorrow’s manufacturing industry. Build and grow your relationships with these industry influencers and be top of their mind.

Happy Hour & Networking at Big Shots Golf
2024-03-07 17:00 - 19:00 | BigShots Golf, 600 Swartz Road, Akron, OH, 44319, United States
Please note that the time has been changed to start at 5pm instead of 4pm.
Join Akron NTMA for a chance to network with others in manufacturing while enjoying some games, food and drinks!
Join Akron NTMA for an evening of networking, tacos, and games! You are encouraged to bring your employees as part of their employee engagement and recognition!
Swing and putt your way to a great time at the best driving range in Akron, OH. No need to worry about whether you can par the course. At BigShots Golf, everyone’s a winner because the name of the game is fun.
Cost: $50 members/$60 non-members
Each ticket includes food and 2 drink tickets
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Economic and Investment Update Brewery Tour
2024-02-05 16:00 - 19:00 | Missing Falls Brewery, 540 S Main St, Akron, OH, 44311, United States
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to gain valuable insights into the economic landscape, explore investment possibilities, and network with industry peers. Join us for the Economic and Investment Update & Brewery Tour, and discover new pathways to take your company to new heights.
Today’s investment environment is marked by a myriad of uncertainties. During his presentation, Brian Pietrangelo will provide real-time economic insights and help us focus on the critical forces impacting the direction of our economy and capital markets. Key Topics: Inflation, Volatility, Interest Rates and Yields, The Federal Reserve, Employment, Possibilities for a Recession, Portfolio Positioning for Investors, and Year to Date (YTD) Report.
About the Speaker:
Brian Pietrangelo is Senior Vice President, Managing Director of Investment Strategy at Key Private Bank. He works directly with our Chief Investment Officer to support sound investment strategies for private and institutional clients and the delivery of solid risk-adjusted investment performance. He has more than 25 years of experience in areas of leadership, investment strategy, investment research/manager due diligence, and product development.
Members $25
Non-Members: $35
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Chapter Leadership Summit – San Antonio, TX
2024-01-17 - 2024-01-19 | OH
An exclusive event for NTMA’s Chapter Leadership. This event has a targeted group of registrants. Chapter Leadership Summit provides a great opportunity to get in front of and personally meet our Chapter Executives, Chapter Presidents, and Trustees.
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The Fed's Hat Trick: Do You Believe in Miracles? With The Earnings Scout
2023-11-13 17:00 - 19:30 | Holiday Inn Cleveland-S Independence, an IHG Hotel, 6001 Rockside Road, Independence, OH, 44131, United States
Jerome Powell, the Fed chairman, faced a daunting challenge: defeating inflation, avoiding a recession, and giving market bulls interest rate cuts. It seemed like an impossible task. But can he really pull it off?
Join Nick Raich as he reviews the macroeconomic trends of the past year and reveals how changes in earnings expectations have fueled the stock market rally in 2023. But the question remains: can this economy and market really be sustained?
Agenda
5:00pm: Networking & Drinks
5:30pm: Heavy apps served
6:00pm – 6:45pm: Presentation
6:45pm – 7:30pm: Networking
Jerome Powell, the Fed chairman, faced a daunting challenge: defeating inflation, avoiding a recession, and giving market bulls interest rate cuts. It seemed like an impossible task. But can he really pull it off?
Join Nick Raich as he reviews the macroeconomic trends of the past year and reveals how changes in earnings expectations have fueled the stock market rally in 2023. But the question remains: can this economy and market really be sustained?
About the Speaker
Nick Raich is the CEO and Co-Founder of The Earnings Scout, an independent macro-economic research firm that specializes in earnings trends. He is widely recognized as a leading expert on corporate profits and makes frequent appearances on CNBC, Bloomberg TV, as well as The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times and The New York Times.
Raich has a BS in Finance and an MBA from Youngstown State University. He is a member of the Forbes Investment Panel, Lariccia School of Accounting and Finance Advisory Council at Youngstown State and is a Chartered Financial Analyst®.
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"Double Your Value" Business Planning Summit
2023-11-09 - 2023-11-10 | American Mountaineering Conference Center and Museum, 710 10th Street, Golden, CO, United States
“Double Your Value” Business Planning Summit is our signature annual event, drawing business owners in the advanced manufacturing space from around the country for this powerful two-day workshop. Featuring timely insights from leading industry experts and powerful, practical tools that significantly increase profit and double company value.

Learn how and why you create an annual business plan
Learn how driving your business plan can double your company’s value
Meet industry experts who have walked a mile in your shoes
Camaraderie and networking opportunities with industry peers and leaders
You will have a solid business plan completed for 2024

INVESTMENT: $1,750.00 *
Includes breakfast and lunch both days plus Thursday Happy Hour and Friday Open House event.
* Purchase up to five additional tickets for $1,500.00 each with Promo Code: GROUP
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Steel & Beer! Tour, Presentation & Networking
2023-10-25 16:00 - 19:00 | Akron Steel Treating Company, 336 Morgan Avenue, Akron, OH, 44311, United States
Join the Akron NTMA Chapter as we come together for a tour and presentation at Akron Steel Treating Company, and networking at Thirsty Dog.
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Arrival
4pm – 4:30pm
Presentation: Heat Treating for the Non-Heat Treater
4:30pm – 5:15pm
Tour of Akron Steel Treating Co.
5:30pm – 6:30pm
Networking & Happy Hour at The Thirsty Dog Brewing Co (2 mins down the street)
Join the Akron NTMA Chapter as we come together for a tour and presentation at Akron Steel Treating Company, and networking at Thirsty Dog. You’ll tour their facility, hear about how they use creative problem-solving in heat treating, and metallurgical solutions.
You’ll see how they use heat-treating processes (air, endothermic, salt, and vacuum) to ensure high quality heat treating. Akron Steel Treating is certified in: ISO 9001:2015,NADCAP, Federal Firearms Manufacturer’s License (FFL) with ITAR registration.
Presentation: Heat Treating for the Non-Heat Treater
This high-level presentation will help demystify the world of heat treating. Whether you are in purchasing, production, or even a presidency role; this presentation has something for everyone. You’ll get an inside look at what a project sees from quoting all the way through quality control and gives you an insight on how to better prepare for your outside processing, heat treating needs.
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Engage 2023
2023-10-18 - 2023-10-21 | OH
October 18-21st – Indianapolis, IN
NTMA’s signature event is not to be missed! Engage 2023, The Precision Manufacturing Conference, pulls together everything great about NTMA into three days packed with networking, advocacy, and learning. You’ll enjoy nationally acclaimed speakers, roundtable discussions, social events, and breakout sessions designed to educate and inspire. Join us as we build on NTMA’s long legacy of providing precision manufacturers and industry leaders with the invaluable experience of gathering together to network, learn and advocate for the advancement and future of the industry.

Please contact Kristen Hrusch, our Events Manager, for more information and to register:
Kristen Hrusch – khrusch@ntma.org 216-264-2845 or visit www.ntma.org/events

Annual Meeting & Clambake
2023-09-25 16:30 - 19:30 | Westfield Country Club, 6500 Greenwich Rd, Westfield Center, OH, 44251, United States
Join us as our membership comes together for Akron NTMA’s Annual Membership Meeting & Clambake.
Attendees will enjoy networking, raffles, wonderful food, and two beer tickets.
Tickets:

Members – $75pp / Non-members – $100pp (each ticket receives 2 beer tickets)
Purchase a Table for Your Team or Customers! $1,250 (includes 8 dinner tickets, 16 beer tickets & table recognition)
Sponsorships are available!

Agenda:

4:30pm – 5:30pm – Registration / Networking
5:30pm – 6:30pm – Dinner
5:45pm – 6:30pm – Speaker(s) (TBA)
6:30pm – 7:30pm – Networking

Menu:

Dortmunder Clams
Drawn Butter Fried Chicken
Black Pepper Gravy
Mashed Potatoes (v)
Corn on the Cob (v)
Citrus Glazed Baby Carrots, Tossed Green Salad (v)
Peach Cobbler & Ice Cream (v)

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Akron NTMA Annual Golf Tournament 2023
2023-08-10 09:30 - 19:00 | J. E Good Park Golf Course, 530 Nome Ave, Akron, OH, 44320, United States
Join us on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at J. Edward Good Park Golf Course for a day of fun, golf & networking with local manufacturing professionals!
Non-members are welcome to attend!
Schedule

9:30am Registration & Practice Greens
11am Shotgun Start
4pm Cocktail Hour
5pm Dinner & Awards

Format

4-person scramble (best ball)
All skill levels welcome!

Fees to Play

$850 Corporate Foursome
$625 Foursome
$175 Per Golfer
$250 Hole Sponsorship
$75 Banquet Dinner Only

Sponsorships are available!
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Metalcraft Solutions Tour & Networking
2023-07-27 16:00 - 18:00 | Metalcraft Solutions, 325 Morgan Ave, Akron, OH, 44311, United States
Join Akron NTMA for a tour of Metalcraft Solutions on July 27th, 2023!
Learn about their operations in metal stamping and laser technology, blanking and forming dies, in-house heat treat and finishing as well as laser and CNC engraving. After the tour, stay for networking and happy hour with apps!
Metalcraft Solutions is a precision engineering and manufacturing facility that specializes in high quality close tolerance metal and machinable plastic parts. They service a wide variety of industries including tire mold, medical and dental device, aerospace, electrical, and high performance pump manufacturers.
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Washington Update: Mixing Politics, Policy, and What is Possible
2023-06-26 17:00 - 19:30 | 6001 Rockside Road, 6001 Rockside Road, Independence, OH, 44131, United States
Join John Guzik of The Franklin Partnership, NTMA’s lobbying firm in Washington, DC, to hear the latest on the debt ceiling discussions, tax, trade, tariff and workforce development issues. You will also get an update on the political environment nationally and in Ohio.
Agenda:

5:00pm: Registration & Networking with Drinks
5:30pm: Heavy Appetizers Served
6:00pm: Presentation from The Franklin Partnership
7:00pm – 7:30pm: Networking & Drinks

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Akron Water Treatment Plant Tour & Happy Hour
2023-05-17 13:30 - 16:30 | Akron Water Treatment Plant, 1570 Ravenna Road, Kent, OH, 44240
Join us for a tour of Akron’s Water Treatment Plant and happy hour at Bell Tower Brewing.
Tour: 1:30pm – 3:00pm EST
Akron Water Treatment Plant
1570 Ravenna Road, Kent, Ohio
The tour will focus on the water treatment facility from the surface water intake to the finished water as it is sent out of the plant for customer use. Additional information on the history of Akron Water Supply from the 1900s to present day will also be included.
Social Hour: 3:30pm – 4:30pm EST
Bell Tower Brewing
310 Park Avenue, Kent, Ohio
Join us for networking and happy hour. You’ll receive 2 drink tickets.
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International Tech Tour 2023
2023-05-08 - 2023-05-15 | OH
May 8-15th – Germany & Switzerland
Take this opportunity to learn and observe global best practices that can be applied in your own company. We’ve scheduled strategic stops and tours to highlight some of Europe’s most successful manufacturing companies.

Please contact Kristen Hrusch, our Events Manager, for more information and to register:
Kristen Hrusch – khrusch@ntma.org 216-264-2845 or visit www.ntma.org/events
