COMING UP! Workforce/HR Meet Up (4/28), Workforce Shoptalk (5/7), and Happy Hour after Summer Golf Outing (6/1)! Be sure to scroll down to the Events section to find out more.

Happy 92^nd Birthday DRMA! For 92 years, DRMA has been the member-driven advocate for the manufacturing industry in the greater Dayton Region. Thanks to all of our members, volunteers, and partner organizations who support our mission and volunteer their time and talents to help strengthen manufacturing in our region.

Bring your co-workers, family members, and friends for a fun night out with the Dayton Dragons on 6/25! It’s DRMA Night with the Dayton Dragons as the hometown team takes on the West Michigan Whitecaps. For every ticket that DRMA sells via this link, a contribution will be made to the DRMA Foundation to advance our career outreach activities. You can also purchase tickets by using this order form. DRMA members are encouraged to buy tickets for employees and clients – a fun way to help us raise money for the DRMA Foundation!

DRMA Meet Ups help you, or your key employees, build your peer network with members who are interested in the same topic area, so that you can learn from them and strengthen your business. They are FREE and for members only. Learn more here.

Upskill your employees in 2026! You don’t want to miss these workshops, presented by Sinclair's Workforce Development Division, exclusively for DRMA member companies.

• Lean Manufacturing - This four-part series teaches participants how to implement lean concepts and techniques to make systematic, lasting improvements within their operations. Register per session; discount available for 4-session bundle. Session #1 is 4/30. More information here.
• GD&T Workshop - SOLD OUT! Learn how to read and interpret engineering drawings and better understand the ASME Y14.5 GD&T standard. Next session runs this fall. Contact Shay to reserve your spot.

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 manufacturing on-line training courses. And, even better, your cost is likely covered by the State’s TechCred program. Contact Amy to learn more.

THANK YOU to our Bourbon Event Committee for planning another amazing fundraiser this month with record attendance! They sure know how to elevate the event each year and are already brewing up some new ideas for 2027. Cheers to Brian Ault (Bruns General Contracting), Kim Coomer (D & E Machine Co.), Laura Fenlon (Buckeye Metal Finishing), Jon Foley (Westrafo), Colleen Gilardi (A & B Machine, Inc.), Kyle Kadrovach (French Oil Mill Machinery Co.), Chris McHenry (Lincoln Electric Automation), Jon Schmiedebusch (Acuren), & Eli Winkler (McGohan Brabender). This group has worked hard to put on this classy networking event and helped raise funds for the DRMA Foundation! DRMA appreciates and thanks the entire Bourbon Event 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. 

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Join us for the Workforce/HR Meet Up on 4/28, 11 – 12 p.m., virtual! At this this Meet Up, we will discuss Co-Ops and internship programs. Chrysa Theodore, Senior Vice President with Cornerstone Research Group, will break down how to strategically plan and implement an experiential learning program that creates a positive, successful win-win for both your company and the students. Register here.

LAST CHANCE to line up a student intern for summer jobs! Why should you do this? 70% of interns convert to permanent employees! And, there might be $$ to offset the cost! Contact us to learn more.

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

Upskilling opportunity! Edison State Community College is offering a CNC Mill Programming workshop. This in-person workshop, designed to help CNC employees understand the language and processes used in CNC mill programming, will take place 5/5 – 5/7, totaling 24 hours, at Edison State’s Piqua Campus. For more information or to register, email Brandi Olberding.

Ohio State’s Center for Design & Manufacturing Excellence is offering a free cybersecurity training course that offers practical, immediate steps to reduce cyber risk and strengthen digital resilience. This free online, self-paced course is available to all small businesses (fewer than 500 employees) and is funded in partnership with U.S. SBA. It introduces key cybersecurity concepts, requires no technical background, and can be completed in 2–3 hours. The course covers core elements of a business’ cybersecurity plan, including phishing, cyber inventory, and network security, and includes supplemental support materials. Register here or for questions, email cdmecybersecurity@osu.edu.  

SkillsTrac Facilitator (Manufacturing Solutions) instructor needed at Sinclair’s Courseview Campus, Mason. It is critical that manufacturers support manufacturing training programs; without qualified instructors, schools will not be able to produce employees for you! Encourage recently retired manufacturer colleagues looking to teach the next generation of talent to apply here.

Manufacturer members are invited to attend an industry roundtable being held on 5/4 from 1 - 3:30 p.m. at UDRI’s Digital Transformation Center (DTC) to discuss workforce challenges specific to composites manufacturing and learn about available training resources. Industry participation will help guide the development of future composites workforce training programs to help expand your talent pipeline. Hosted by America’s Cutting Edge in partnership with DRMA, UDRI, and the Dayton Development Coalition. Click here to reserve your spot.

Looking to connect with job seekers and access an untapped talent pipeline? Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities is hosting a Job Fair on 4/28 from 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Wright State University’s Student Union. Booth set-up and networking starts at 9 a.m. There is no cost to participate. For more info, email Cynthia or register here.

Supplement your recruiting strategy by attending the following career fairs and events:

• UVCC Adult Career & Job Fair on 4/23 at 5:15 p.m. Click here for more info/registration.
• Liberty High School Career Exploration Day, Dayton, 4/29. Contact Sean Sims for details.

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.

5/7, 4 - 6 p.m., Shoptalk: Celebrating Workforce Successes, American Testing Services. Registration open! Join us in celebration of DRMA’s workforce initiatives! Networking and drinks will follow a short presentation and member awards. Elevate your support with a sponsorship – contact Susan for more information. Register here.

6/1, 12:30 - 7 p.m., DRMA Summer Golf Outing, Troy Country Club, Troy. SOLD OUT! Presented by Greenpoint Metals, the format is play your own ball with a shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Proceeds go to the DRMA Foundation and its efforts to develop and retain a skilled workforce for the region’s manufacturing industry. Golf registration might be sold out, but it’s not too late to participate by purchasing a tee sign or cart stuffer giveaway to get your name in front of the 100+ participants! More details here.

6/1, 5 – 7 p.m., Happy Hour, Troy Country Club, Troy. Not able to golf in the outing or just want to have fun networking? Hang out with your DRMA peers on the TCC patio and congratulate the winners of the Summer Golf Outing held earlier in the day. 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.

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

• 4/28, 11 - 12 p.m., Workforce/HR, virtual. Register here.
• 7/7, 8 - 9 a.m., Government Relations, BasTech. 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!

• 5/19, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m., McGohan Brabender, Moraine (breakfast provided).

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

Save the Date - Upcoming DRMA Events

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

12/2/2026 Annual Meeting - NCR Country Club

Community Events

• 4/22 - 4/23, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., More Than MFG Expo, CBT Company, Cincinnati. More information/registration here.
• 4/23, 5:15 - 8 p.m., UVCC Adult Career & Job Fair, Piqua. More information/registration here.
• 4/28 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m., Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities Greater Dayton/Springfield In-Person Hiring Event & Job Fair, Wright State University’s Student Union. More information here or email Cynthia Crews.
• 6/8 - 6/10, Sinclair Workforce Development’s Digital Transformation Summit. More information here.