COMING UP! DRMA Night with the Dayton Dragons (6/25), Gov't Relations Meet Up (7/7), and Operations Meet Up (8/4)! Be sure to scroll down to the Events section to find out more.

Upskill your employees in 2026! Our Lean Manufacturing series, presented by Sinclair's Workforce Development Division, continues with Session #2, Value Stream Mapping, on 6/11. More information here.

This week is your last chance to purchase tickets for a fun night out with the Dayton Dragons on 6/25! For every ticket sold via this link the DRMA Foundation will receive $7.50 to advance our career outreach activities. Please consider purchasing tickets for employees and clients – a fun and easy way to help us raise money for the DRMA Foundation!

DRMA partners with Sedgwick because they don’t just help employers maximize their premium savings. They also provide claims Management, cost containment strategies, educational opportunities, and more. Contact Julia for a free quote at Julia.Bowling@Sedgwick.com or 513-218-4062.

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 Susanfor more details.

• Economic Update - Join 300+ attendees as 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!
• Fall Golf Outing - Join 200+ attendees for scramble-format golf and dinner on 9/28 at Miami Valley Country Club.
• Trap Shoot - Join 100+ attendees who come out to participate in this fun event on 10/15 at Wright-Patt Rod & Gun Club! Some sponsorships include shooters; lock in your spot by purchasing a sponsorship today!

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!

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.

Make your plans to attend Sinclair's 2026 Digital Transformation Summit, being held 6/8-10 at the Sinclair Conference Center. This annual conference draws over 350 national leaders and researchers in Engineering, Manufacturing, Defense, Aerospace, AI and Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS). Attendees will hear firsthand about statewide and national initiatives driving research and workforce development in these rapidly evolving digital fields. Information about the benefits of digital thread programs in manufacturing can be found here, while registration details are here. 



Be sure to attend Dayton Business Journal's 2026 Manufacturing Forum – a dynamic gathering designed to inform, connect, and inspire the region's manufacturing community. This year's Forum will be held 6/11 at Sinclair Community College. Attendees will gain valuable insights into regional trends and emerging opportunities, build connections, and discover resources and tools to help manufacturers grow and succeed. DRMA members can receive 25% off the ticket price by using DRMA25off promo code when registering. Registration and additional details found here.

THANK YOU to our Golf Outing Committee for planning another amazing event on 6/1! Consisting of Brian Ault (Bruns General Contracting), JD Claffey (Non-Ferrous Casting Co., Inc.), Dan Egbers (USI Midwest Insurance), Adam Gehret (Knox Manufacturing Solutions), Bruce Hackett (Honorary member), Mitch Heaton (Hartzell Propeller), Jordan Lightner (Bruns General Contracting), Mike Nemeth (Elliott Tool Technologies), Curtis Schmiedebusch (US Chrome Corp. of Ohio), Austin Sipe (McGohan Brabender), & Josh West (RUSH Transportation/Logistics Inc.). This group has worked hard to make this outing a success and helped raise funds for the DRMA Foundation! DRMA appreciates and thanks the entire Golf Outing Committee for their commitment to our organization and to the Dayton Region manufacturing industry as a whole. Did we catch you there? Click here to see photos. 

Interested in inspiring a new generation of manufacturers? You still have plenty of time to plan for National MFG Day (10/2). But you can always host your student tours on any day that works for you. Members get help with planning; let us know what support you need! Already have a tour scheduled? Let us know your plans! Contact Amy.

Member exclusive! WorkAdvance, a proven initiative to supplement your recruitment strategies, will bring you quality candidates to fill your manufacturing entry-level positions. Contact Amy to learn more.

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, 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.

DRMA Government Relations Meet Ups give you the unique opportunity to discuss important policy issues with government officials in a small, focused setting. The next Meet Up is with State Representative Phil Plummer on 7/7 at 8 a.m. at BasTech. Free and for members only! Register here.

6/25, 7 - 11 p.m., DRMA Night with the Dayton Dragons, Dayton. Come join other DRMA members and have a great time as the Dayton Dragons take on the West Michigan Whitecaps – and support the DRMA Foundation as well. For each ticket sold, a contribution is made to the DRMA Foundation. More details here.

8/11, 8 - 9:30 a.m., Breakfast with DRMA: From Top Performer to Effective Leader: Rethinking Frontline Promotions, Miamisburg. Enjoy breakfast, chat with your peers, and listen to a long-form panel discussion on a timely, relevant topic that directly impacts your business operations presented by Clark Schaefer Hackett. Register here.

8/20, 2:15 - 6 p.m., Economic Update, Sinclair College, Dayton. Register now to take advantage of the early bird discount! Don’t 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. Register here. Contact Susan for sponsorship opportunities.

9/28, 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Fall Golf Outing at Miami Valley Golf Club, Dayton. Registration opens on 6/8 for this AM and PM shotgun scramble play! We also have sponsorship opportunities that will lock in your spot before registration opens and sells out. Get your company name in front of our 200+ attendees! More details here.

10/15, 2:30 - 4 p.m., Trap Shoot; & 4 - 5:30 p.m., Happy Hour, Wright-Patt Rod and Gun Club, Fairborn. Presented by Bruns General Contracting and Back to Business I.T., join your DRMA peers for an afternoon of fun! Registration opens on 8/24 - no experience required! Sponsorships are also available. Contact Susan! Not a trap shooter but want to attend happy hour? Register here.

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

• 7/7, 8 - 9 a.m., Government Relations, BasTech. Register here.
• 8/4, 8 - 9:30 a.m., Manufacturing Operations, Tark Thermal Solutions. Register here.

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

Save the Date - Upcoming DRMA Events

12/2/2026 Annual Meeting - NCR Country Club

Community Events

• 6/8 - 6/10, Sinclair Workforce Development’s Digital Transformation Summit. More information here.
• 6/10, 9 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Federated Insurance 1-Day Risk Management Academy, Marriott North, West Chester. Registration and more information, here.
• 6/18, 7:30 - 9 a.m., Miami Valley Safety Council Breakfast, Dayton. More information/registration here. 
• 6/24, 9 a.m., Building the Workforce Pipeline: A Discussion on Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeships, Edison State Community College. More information here. 
• 9/25, 8 - 9 a.m., Ferguson Manufacturing Day, Beavercreek. More information/registration email Chad Mason.