COMING UP! Breakfast with DRMA (7/15), Government Relations Meet Up (7/16), and DRMA 101 (7/23)! Be sure to scroll down to the Events section to find out more.

We’re wrapping up our program on family business succession planning this month with a members-only webinar on 7/23. Expert panelists include: Doug Meyer of Brixey & Meyer, Gary Wilkins of MLA Companies, Kate Vriner of Sunbelt Business Advisors of Southwest Ohio, and Matthew DiCicco of Eubel Brady & Suttman Wealth Management. The discussion will be moderated by Carol Butler from the Goering Center. Viewers’ identities will be anonymous so if you’d like to submit advance questions, email Amy.

As we complete our series on this topic, Matthew DiCicco of Eubel Brady & Suttman Wealth Management delves into preparations an owner should consider prior to a sale. This article can be found on our website where we've posted the entire catalog of articles on this topic.

Safety Alert! Check out this month's tips from our workers comp program administrator, Sedgwick:

• We all know that the goal of the OSHA is to ensure workplace safety across various industries, and they use a variety of programs to address certain workplace hazards. One of these programs is a directive known as OSHA’s Emphasis Programs, which are temporary initiatives designed to focus on safety and health hazards specific to one region or industry. Read more on Emphasis Programs here.

Tap into the DRMA “brain trust” by joining the DRMA private LinkedIn Group, exclusively for people at DRMA member companies. The group provides an on-line venue to ask questions, learn from each other, and collaborate on a private platform dedicated to our members. Click here to request to join the group!

Don’t miss these upcoming Lean Manufacturing workshops, exclusively for DRMA member companies. Participants learn how to implement lean concepts and techniques to make systematic, lasting improvements within their operations. Presented by the Workforce Division of Sinclair College. $225 per session. Contact Shay for more information and to register.

• 8/21 - Value Stream Mapping: Understand how to effectively apply and implement tools to map and improve the flow of materials and information within an operation and develop a value stream plan for successful implementation. More information here.
• 10/16 - Set-Up Reduction: Learn the fundamentals of SMED and rapid-changeover and how to successfully implement these techniques on the shop floor, gain an understanding of internal vs. external changeover within an operation and how reducing non-value time positively impacts operations. More information here.
• 11/13 - Total Productive Maintenance (TPM): Understand how to effectively “mistake-proof” processes and operations to minimize and eliminate errors. More information here.

Connect with potential customers looking for manufacturing suppliers by tapping into DRMA Business Leads Service. Learn more here. 

Want to increase your brand exposure and support the DRMA? Get your name in front of attendees by sponsoring one of our upcoming events! Contact Susan for more details.

• Economic Update - Join 200+ attendees as Conor Lokar, one of the nation’s most informed economists provides business leaders with economic information, insight, analysis, and strategy on 8/20 at Sinclair.
• Fall Golf Outing - Join 200+ attendees for scramble-format golf and dinner on 9/29 at our new location at Miami Valley Golf Club.
• Trap Shoot - Join 100+ attendees who come out to participate in this fun event on 10/16 at Wright-Patt Rod & Gun Club! Some sponsorships include shooters; lock in your spot by purchasing a sponsorship today!
• Annual Meeting - Join 100+ attendees at one of our most essential events of the year, the Annual Meeting on 12/3 at NCR Country Club. 

THANK YOU Sam Battaglia of PFI Precision! Sam has been a long time member of our Government Relations Committee, moving up to chair the committee in 2022. He has worked diligently to help develop and strengthen new and existing relationships with elected officials and took the lead to run the Candidate Chats series that we offer prior to upcoming elections. DRMA appreciates and thanks Sam for his commitment to our organization and to the Dayton Region manufacturing industry as a whole.

Sponsored Content

Join our Workforce/HR Meet Up on 8/26, 11 – 12 p.m., virtual! At this meet up, you will hear from Joe Sciabica with the Employers’ Workforce Coalition share insights on the critical workforce development challenges facing the Miami Valley region along with other topics! Free and for members only. Register here.

Member exclusive! WorkAdvance, a proven initiative to supplement your recruitment strategies, will bring you quality candidates to fill your manufacturing entry-level positions. The next cohort of candidates will complete training at the end of July and will then be ready to hire! Contact Susan to learn more.

Thinking about planning for MFG Month but have yet to make headway? MakingOhio has a ready-to-use resource to help get you started! The MakingOhio Manufacturing Month Planning Guide walks you through key steps for planning outreach events – whether it’s a plant tour, classroom visit, or hands-on demo. If you already have a tour scheduled, let us know your plans! Contact Amy or complete this form.

Your membership can save you $$ while upskilling your workforce! Take advantage of DRMA’s partnership with Tooling U-SME to receive 15% off hundreds of training courses just for being a DRMA member. Even better, you may be able to get fully reimbursed through TechCred; details in next blurb. Interested? Contact Amy. 

Offset your training costs for tech credentials! Funding is available thru TechCred, a program that reimburses employers for employee training up to $2,000 per industry-recognized credential and up to $30,000 per company each application round! The next application round is open through 7/31! Contact a DRMA education partner now – they can help you apply! Learn more here.

Can’t find enough qualified workers? Want to help grow YOUR future workforce? We’re looking for a few people to join our Speakers Bureau. If you are a manufacturer and feel comfortable talking to a small group of students, this may be the perfect volunteer opportunity for you! We’ll train you on how to conduct an activity that shows students how a concept can be transformed into a flourishing career by simulating the startup of a manufacturing company. Then we’ll work with you to schedule events that match your availability. Contact Amy to learn more.

Looking for a new way to recruit, hire, train and retain employees? The US Navy has launched the Talent Pipeline Program to help advance American manufacturing. The program is fully funded by the Navy at no cost to manufacturers. An Info Session will be held 7/7 from 5 - 7:30 p.m. at Warped Wing in Mason. Rear Adm. Doug Adams, Program Executive Officer of Undersea Warfare, will speak. More info and registration here.

Be sure to register for our next Government Relations Meet Up for a conversation with State Senator Willis Blackshear on 7/16 at 4 p.m. at Tark Thermal Solutions. Senator Blackshear represents Ohio Senate District 6, which includes Centerville, Dayton, Jefferson Township, Kettering, Miami Township, Moraine, Oakwood, Riverside, Trotwood, Washington Township, West Carrollton, and parts of Carlisle and Springboro. Register here. Free and for members only! 

7/15, 8 - 9:30 a.m., Breakfast with DRMA: Insurance Recovery, Dayton. Registration is open! Presented by Thompson Hine, learn best practices on commercial insurance coverage when faced with a casualty event as well as key insurance considerations important to mitigating supply chain risks. Register here.

7/23, 12 – 1 p.m., Webinar: Family Business Succession Planning, Virtual. Members can privately register and view this webinar featuring the following experts on family business succession planning: Doug Meyer from Brixey & Meyer, Gary Wilkins of MLA Companies, Kate Vriner of Sunbelt Business Advisors of Southwest Ohio, and Matthew DiCicco of Eubel Brady & Suttman Wealth Management. Conversation will be moderated by Carol Butler from the Goering Center. Register here! 

8/20, 3 - 6 p.m., Economic Update, Sinclair College, Dayton. Register now to take advantage of the early bird discount! You won't want to miss our largest event of the year! Presented by KeyBank, listen to an engaging update from one of the country's premier economists, Connor Lokar of ITR Economics. His presentation will provide the information you need to guide your business moving forward in 2026. Register here. Contact Susan for sponsorship opportunities.

9/29, 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Fall Golf Outing at Miami Valley Golf Club, Dayton. Registration is open! Complete your form ASAP to reserve your spot to play at our new location! Registration forms can be downloaded from the event page here. We also have sponsorship opportunities to get your company name in front of our 200+ attendees! Contact Susan.

9/29, 5:30 p.m. Cocktail Hour and 7:30 p.m. Dinner, Miami Valley Golf Club, Dayton. Not able to golf in the outing or just want to have fun networking? Hang out with your DRMA peers and congratulate the winners of the Fall Golf outing held earlier in the day. Contact Susan or click here to learn more. 

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

• 7/16, 4 - 4:45 p.m., Government Relations, Miamisburg. Register here. 
• 8/26, 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!

• 7/23, 4 - 5 p.m., Bruns General Contracting, Tipp City (snack provided).
• 8/19, 4 - 5 p.m., FASTLANE, Dayton (snack provided).

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

Save the Date - Upcoming DRMA Events

10/16 Trap Shoot - Wright Patt Rod and Gun Club

10/29 Shoptalk - Lincoln Electric Automation

12/3 Annual Meeting - NCR Country Club

Community Events

• 7/17, 8 - 9 a.m., Miami Valley Safety Council Breakfast, Dayton. More information/registration here. 
• 10/23 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Thompson Hine, Government Contracting Symposium, Dayton. Contact Ellen Geron for more information.

I’m proud to report that DRMA’s WorkAdvance program was recently featured in Tooling U-SME’s national workforce brochure that highlights creative initiatives and strategies to address the critical skills shortage in U.S. manufacturing. You can find the article on page 6 of Tooling U-SME’s ‘Unlocking Human Potential to Empower’ brochure here.

Do you know that by selecting DRMA’s Workers’ Compensation Group Program, you will save money while supporting DRMA and strengthening manufacturing throughout the region? Your company is required to provide workers’ compensation coverage AND pay dues to the organization that sponsors the workers’ comp group in which you are enrolled. So, why not do both by selecting DRMA’s group? Save money and meet requirements while strengthening your company and the DRMA. It’s win-win. Contact Paul Feck with Sedgwick at 614-906-0535 to enroll today. 

Congrats to our education partners Central State University, Wright State University, Edison State Community College, Clark State College, and Upper Valley Career Center for receiving State RAPIDS funding to purchase equipment to enhance their advanced manufacturing programs.

Attention Manufacturer members: Click here to see manufacturing-pertinent resumes I have received.

Welcome new DRMA members:

• Accelevation, LLC
• Hammerman Graf Hughes
• RoviSys
• United Alloy