When it comes to networking with other industry leaders, modern CNC machine shop owners have more options than ever before. Technology is constantly opening new avenues for connection, and in-person events have regained their popularity post-pandemic.
It’s where these opportunities overlap that NTMA is doing its most impactful work: bringing manufacturing professionals together online and in real life for connection, collaboration, support, and solutions to the everyday challenges faced by today’s machine shop management teams.
Peer-to-Peer Networking Is as Valuable as Ever
At NTMA, we know that the best networking goes beyond handshakes and business card exchanges. We’re endlessly exploring new ways to provide our members with peer-to-peer networking opportunities that enable personal growth and professional development. And as the manufacturing industry rapidly evolves under a new generation of owners, accessible, integrated networking is critical to our field’s continued success.
Experienced “old-timers” have decades of accumulated expertise and advice to share. And younger machine shop management professionals are eager to explore new ways to implement tried-and-true strategies.
From face-to-face events like ENGAGE to members-only online communities like NTMA Connect, today’s most impactful manufacturing improvements are kick-started in community settings. In machine-and-tool shops from Seattle to Miami, once-isolated small business owners are building real relationships with others in the field.
And from the NTMA offices in Cleveland, Ohio, we’re watching you thrive.
Countless Opportunities for Connection
One of the best byproducts of effective networking is earning more business. As it turns out, selling is less about sales and more about relationships. All other factors being equal, every single one of us will choose to work with and refer others to people we know and like. What a gift, then, that NTMA’s member list is a veritable “who’s who” of manufacturing’s most insightful, intelligent, and approachable individuals.
Even if you’re not naturally inclined to pack your bags and participate in our next big conference, there are plenty of opportunities to find your manufacturing family in the NTMA community.
- Local NTMA chapters offer in-person meet-ups, field trips, and chances to positively impact your community.
- The Emerging Leaders program provides education and training to our industry’s rising modern CNC machine shop influencers.
- NTMA’s ongoing advocacy presents opportunities to politically minded manufacturers who care about reshoring and revitalizing the US manufacturing industry.
- Conferences, webinars, and partner events offer a diverse range of educational and engagement opportunities for industry newcomers and machine shop management.
- NTMA members forge connections and find advice at NTMA Connect’s virtual round table.
Success Drives Success
Since 1943, the National Tooling & Machining Association has represented and supported precision manufacturers across the US through our work on Capitol Hill, workforce training initiatives, purchasing partnerships, and ongoing community-building.
Join our membership of over 1,200 tooling and machining experts and experience networking like never before. Become an NTMA member!