Dayton Region Manufacturers Association Inc

Educate - drma educates our members through sharing relevant industry information, hosting events, conducting workshops, and providing avenues to share knowledge and learn from other industry professionals. Examples include: holding 8 member events, 3 manufacturing operations meet ups, 47 executive round-table discussion group meetings, 7 lunch and learn webinars, and the annual economic update featuring nationally-renowned economist connor lokar from itr economics; operating the ambassador club; and holding 8 drma 101 sessions to ensure members feel connected to drma; holding supervisor excellence, lean manufacturing, blueprint reading, and gd&t workshops; sending 24 news bits newsletters; and expanding our social media outreach to facilitate member communcation.

Advocate - drma advocates on behalf of our members with local, state, and federal public officials, legislators, educators, parents, the business community, the media, and other regional stakeholders by fostering relationships, building trust, and strengthening the position of our region's industry. Examples include: conducting the top issues survey; connecting with organizations such as the dayton development coalition, the dayton region israel trade alliance, the ohio manufacturers' association, and the national association of manufacturers; building relationships with office holders such as u.s. Representatives warren davidson and mike carey, state representative tim barhorst, and state representative-elect desiree tims; and serving on 20 educator advisory committees to convey skill needs of our members.