COMING UP! Annual Meeting (12/3), Operations Meet Up (1/20), and Workforce/HR Meet Up (1/27)! Be sure to scroll down to the Events section to find out more.

Time is running out to renew your membership for 2026! Stay a part of the DRMA community and access programs and services that help strengthen your company. Contact Shay to renew today.

Black Friday for Bourbon Lovers! Get $25 off your ticket when you register now through 12/12 for the 4/9 Business & Bourbon event at Moraine Country Club. This popular expert-led bourbon tasting event sold out fast last year - you won't want to miss it! Register here.

Looking to invest in your employees in 2026? Presented by Brixey & Meyer, you don’t miss these workshops, exclusively for DRMA member companies. Contact Shay with questions or to register.

• Supervisory Excellence - Unlock your employees’ leadership potential with practical insights that are vital for excelling in a supervisory role. $1,500 for 6 in-person sessions and a talent summit. More information here.
• Emerging Leaders Circle - Nurture visionary leaders of tomorrow. $3,200 for 10 in-person sessions and a talent summit. More information here.
• HR Leadership Circle - Grow your HR leaders to be indispensable business partners. $3,200 for 10 in-person sessions and a talent summit. More information here.

We are excited about our Annual Meeting tomorrow at NCR Country Club! Thank you to our sponsor, Sunbelt Business Advisors of Southwest Ohio, for helping to make this event possible. If you would like to join us, it's your last chance to register! We will have a short program covering 2025 accomplishments, the 2026 budget, and the ratification of new board members, followed by network festivities – cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and socializing with your DRMA peers! Register here.

Members receive a 20% discount on OSHA training courses! Contact Shay for the discount code. Learn more at midamericaosha.org.

Have you moved, updated your company name or information, had staffing changes in the last year? If so, please contact Shay with a quick update so we can update our records.

Manufacturers! Are you looking for sources to get your light assembly or kit building work done? DRMA is excited to partner with SOCHE and TAC to bring you the Bridging Abilities program: You get your work done, and students with developmental disabilities learn about manufacturing occupations! Even better, SOCHE will pay for at least 50% of the students’ wages! Email SOCHE at soche@soche.org to learn more.

Get excited for 2026, lock in your sponsorship today! Get your name in front of attendees by sponsoring one of our upcoming events! Contact Susan for more details.

• Business and Bourbon - Join 100+ attendees who love bourbon at this classy networking event on 4/9 at Moraine Country Club.
• Summer Golf Outing - Join 100+ attendees for play-your-own-ball golf and happy hour fun on 6/1 at Troy Country Club.
• Economic Update - Respected economist Connor Lokar is back for this annual event on 8/20. We have several sponsorships available. This is one of our most well attended and highly anticipated events of the year with 250+ attendees!
• Fall Golf Outing - Join 200+ attendees for scramble-format golf and dinner on 9/28 at Miami Valley Country Club.
• Trap Shoot - You’ll get your name and brand in front of 100+ attendees who come out to participate in this fun event on 10/15! Some sponsorships include shooters; lock in your spot by purchasing a sponsorship today!

A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU Angelia Erbaugh of DRMA! Angelia's support and contributions in building the manufacturing workforce over the last 28 years are unmatched. Her leadership in advancing manufacturing in the region has created a lasting impact that won't be forgotten. DRMA appreciates and thanks Angelia for her unwavering commitment to the organization and to the Dayton Region manufacturing industry as a whole. Check out Angelia's final farewell in the President's section below. We will miss you, Angelia!

Join us for the Workforce/HR Meet Up on 1/27, 11 - 12 p.m., virtual! At this this Meet Up, we will highlight an untapped employee resource for employers – Veterans! Come learn more about the Department of Defense SkillBridge program and how employers can use this program to build their next generation of workforce.. Register here.

Know a retired manufacturer that wants to give back to the industry? Sinclair’s Workforce Development Department is hiring a Senior Consultant for Advanced Engineering and Manufacturing Solutions. Details about the position are available here. 



Looking for ways to share your manufacturing expertise and give back to the industry? Dayton Public Schools is adding a new manufacturing program at Belmont HS in 2026-27 and is recruiting volunteers to serve on a Business Advisory Council to offer input on equipment purchases, educational instruction, program outcomes, and more. If you don’t want to serve on the BAC, but still want to offer input, DPS is also hosting two public input meetings: one on 12/4 from 5:15 to 6:30 and another on 12/9 from 12:15 to 1:30pm. For more info or to rsvp, contact David Andrews at ddandrew@daytonpublic.com or 937-272-8798.

12/3, 4:30 – 7 p.m., – Annual Meeting, NCR Country Club, Dayton. Presented by Sunbelt Business Advisors. Join us for our most essential meeting of the year. The short program will cover 2025 accomplishments, the 2026 budget, and the ratification of new board members, followed by networking festivities – cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and socializing with your DRMA peers. Register here.

2/25, 8 - 9:30 a.m., Breakfast with DRMA: Exploring the 2026 Economy with the Fed, Springboro. Registration is open! Presented by MLA Companies, join us as the Fed pinpoints the facts and provides insights into the dynamics that may affect you, your employees, and your business in 2026! Register here.

4/9, 5 - 7 p.m., Business and Bourbon, Moraine Country Club, Dayton. Presented by Lincoln Electric, this classy networking event benefits the DRMA Foundation. Register here.

Meet-Ups - FREE and for members only. Join the conversation!

• 1/20, 8 - 9:30 a.m., Manufacturing Operations, Clopay Corporation, Troy. Register here.
• 1/27, 11 - 12 p.m., Workforce/HR, virtual. Register here.

DRMA 101 - Whether you are a new member or a seasoned member, kickstart your membership ROI and learn what DRMA does to help you strengthen your business. Contact Shay to sign up!

• 1/27, 8 - 9 a.m., Messer Construction, Dayton (breakfast provided)
• 4/23, 8 – 9 a.m., FASTLANE, Dayton (breakfast provided).

For more information on any of our events, visit our website.

Save the Date - Upcoming DRMA Events

6/1/2026 Summer Golf Outing - Troy Country Club

8/20/2026 Economic Update - Sinclair Conference Center

9/28/2026 Fall Golf Outing - Miami Valley Golf Club

10/15/2026 Trap Shoot - Wright-Patt Rod and Gun Club

Community Events

• 12/10, 12 p.m., Sinclair Workforce Development’s Goldman Sach 10,000 Small Businesses General Info Session, Virtual. More info/register here.
• 12/11, 8 - 9 a.m., Miami Valley Safety Council Breakfast, Dayton. More information/registration here. 

Dear Members:

After 28 wonderful years with DRMA, I will be retiring as president, effective 12/4.

It has been an incredible journey serving you and being part of the association over the years. I am deeply grateful for the trust, loyalty, and relationships that have made my time here so meaningful. Working with you, for the betterment of your company and our industry, has been one of the greatest privileges of my career.

As I prepare for my next chapter, I am confident that you will be in excellent hands. I’m pleased to pass the baton to Amy Schrimpf who will be stepping into my role. Amy has been with the association for over a year and shares my commitment to quality and member care.

While it’s hard to say goodbye, I leave knowing that DRMA remains dedicated to providing the same high level of service and support you’ve come to expect.

Thank you, again, for your partnership and friendship through the years. I will always cherish the experiences and connections we have built together.

With sincere appreciation and warm regards,

Angelia