Networking and Social Events

Networking Opportunities -- Consistently the #1 benefit cited by members – membership puts you in touch with over 220 industry companies and over 100 vendors who serve the industry.

 

Member Meetings -- Stay current on issues facing the industry by attending member meetings.  Attendance averages 140 people representing an average of 65 companies.  Member meetings provide the forum for business managers to talk over opportunities and concerns with peers.  ($)

 

Committee Involvement -- Standing and ad hoc committees provide a perfect avenue of involvement – you help to enhance the industry and benefit from relationships you build with other committee members.

 

Social Activities -- Employees of member companies are eligible to play in DTMA’s popular annual Golf and Tennis Outing and attend other social events such as the annual Holiday Gala and Advanced Manufacturing & Technology Show member reception and buffet.  ($)

 

 

Business & Economic Development

Newsletter -- The DTMA News, published semimonthly, is full of industry-pertinent information.

 

Business Leads -- Members receive emails regarding prospective customers and business leads.

 

Marketing – DTMA is working to market the industry and promote partnerships among members.

 

Legal Services Plan -- Members get one free consultative phone call per month to Bob Dunlevey, attorney at law.

 

Pre-Meeting Seminars -- Member meeting training seminars to help you run your business more effectively.

 

Employee Wage & Benefits Survey -- Compare your wages and benefits with other regional industry companies; free to participating member companies.  ($)

 

Round Table Forums -- Active discussion groups on topics relating to, leadership, safety, and human resources issues.

 

Legislative Advocacy-- The Government Relations Committee watches and reacts to legislative issues affecting the industry.

 

Advanced Manufacturing & Technology Show -- Keep abreast of technological developments by attending and exhibiting at the annual Advanced Manufacturing & Technology Show.  Discount on booth for DTMA members.

 

Workers’ Compensation Group Rating Program -- Achieve significant reductions in your workers’ comp premium by participating in the DTMA group.  ($)

 

 

Promotional Tools

Membership Directory -- Generate business leads through your listing in the directory; distributed to 300+ member companies.

 

Website -- Your company, your specialties, and a link to your website are listed on the DTMA website – making it easier for potential customers to find you!

 

Advertising, Promotion, and Sponsorship Opportunities -- Get your name in front of businesses through the various advertising and sponsorship opportunities offered by DTMA – newsletter, website, printed materials, and events.  ($)

 

Member Mailing List -- Member mailing list available to members in hard copy or electronic format.  ($)

 

Pre-meeting Sales Forums -- Get in front of DTMA member companies to explain your company’s expertise, products, and services by speaking at various meetings.  ($)

 

Broadcast Email Service -- Reach all DTMA members with occasional, non-sales related news that is mutually beneficial, such as selling surplus equipment and subletting space.  ($)

 

Member-Get-A-Member Program -- Refer companies to DTMA and receive incentive rewards.

 

 

Workforce Development

 

Technical, Management, Leadership Training – Offered through the association and through training partners.  ($)

 

Career Awareness/Worker Recruitment Activities -- Increasing the pool of skilled workers is the goal of our classroom presentations and special events to raise awareness of careers in our industry.

 

Top Gun Tooling & Machining Academy -- An advanced-level critical thinking training program for skilled technicians, developed by the AIM Center, Sinclair, and DTMA.  ($)

 

Apprentice Programs, Graduation -- A team will help members set up internal apprentice training programs on site.  Apprentice graduates are recognized at an annual ceremony.

 

Curriculum Influence – DTMA identifies skills needed by industry and works with training partners to meet these needs.

NIMS -- National Institute for Metalworking Skills – Industry-defined skill standards, worker credentials, and training program accreditation.