Luncheon Roundtable
& Plant Tour
Thursday, November 7, 2019
11:30am EST
Join our Small Business Roundtable to discuss workforce development initiatives including recruitment, training and retention of future skilled talent. Luncheon includes opportunities for plant tour of Mack Tool and Engineering and success stories of their particpation in the M.A.P. to grow their entire team.
Mack Tool and Engineering 2820 Viridian Dr, South Bend, IN 46628
To Register- email [email protected]
NEWS RELEASE: South Bend, Ind. – On Friday, October 4, the sixth annual South Bend Region Manufacturing Day will provide nearly 800 area students with the opportunity to visit local manufacturers, explore education and career opportunities in our community, and see how their classroom learning today is building a foundation for their future success.
The South Bend Region Manufacturing Day presenting partners are Centier Bank, Tenneco, and the National Tooling and Machining Association (NTMA) Michiana Chapter. Additional sponsors include: 1 st Source Bank, AEP, FDC, Honeywell, Ivy Tech Community College, Nuway Construction, Conexus, Elkhart Plastics, Ivy Tech Community College, Purdue Polytechnic South Bend, and Tuesley Hall Konopa, LLP.
“The Chamber is excited by the growing collaboration between business and education in our region and proud to serve as a connector and leader of initiatives like Manufacturing Day,” says South Bend Regional Chamber President & CEO Jeff Rea. “Engaging students and showing them the wonderful opportunities in our community to continue their education, begin a career, and make an impact helps drive growth of existing business and attraction of new ventures.
…In the South Bend Region, students and educators from nine high schools and SBCSC Adult Education will learn about real career opportunities, training, and resources. The day will also support educators as they work to introduce their students to career possibilities…MFG Day 2019 planning is led locally by the South Bend Regional Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with NTMA Michiana Chapter, Ivy Tech Community College, Purdue Polytechnic South Bend, South Bend Community School Corporation, Career Academy, Mishawaka High School, Penn High School, New Prairie High School, Saint Joseph High School and SBCSC Adult Education.
The following manufacturers and educators are also assisting with planning and will host tours or be on site at Ivy Tech to share their story with students:
AEP
Allied Specialty Precision
AM General LLC
B&B Molders, LLC
Bertrand Products, Inc.
Bethel University
C & S Machine
Complexus Medical
Conexus
Corteva Agriscience Pioneer
Curtis Products, Inc.
Daman Products
EDCOAT
Elkhart Plastics, Inc.
FDC
Graphic Films
General Stamping & Metalworks
Honeywell
Hoosier Racing Tire
Hubbell RACO
Imagineering Finishing Technologies
Ivy Tech
ITAMCO
The Lebermuth Company, Inc.
Lippert Components
Mack Tool & Engineering
North American Signs
Nuway Construction
Pretzels, Inc.
Purdue Polytechnic
South Bend Purity Cylinder Gases
Rieth-Riley Construction
St. Joseph Energy Center
Schafer Industries, Inc.
Sew Loved, Inc.
South Bend JATC 153 Electrical Training Alliance
South Bend Modern Molding
Speedgrip Chuck Company
Steel Warehouse
Tenneco
Tire Rack
Trine University
Yamaha Robotics
MFG Day is a national effort, supported by a variety of organizations, to expand knowledge about and improve general public perception of manufacturing careers and manufacturing’s value to the U.S. economy. It is a way to encourage local manufacturers to connect with students, parents, and educators to explore how they can be involved in the growing number of manufacturing-related careers across the country. More information is available at mfgday.com. – SOUTH BEND REGIONAL CHAMBER
Through this collaboration, we will address the skills shortage in the precision metalworking industry and bridge the gap to fill your skilled-labor positions – by recruiting and training talent in our communities and job placement with your company.
Thursday, June 20, 2019
Goodwill Industries of Michiana, Inc.
1805 W Western Avenue, South Bend IN
4:30pm-6:30pm
Skilled help is hard to find. That’s why the MCNTMA and Goodwill Industries of Michiana have come together to form the Manufacturing Advancement Program. Utilizing Goodwill Industries’ services of education, job training, placement and resources matched with NTMA’s NTMA-U – a fully online program of skills training/apprentice courses developed for the precision machining and related occupations, this innotive initiative is designed to upskill Michiana’s manufacturing workforce and provide companies with the skilled labor to fill their open positions.
Kelly Kasner, MCNTMA Chapter Executive and Kelly Friend, Goodwill Industries Director of Career and Business Engagement will lead an info session, industry meet-and-greet, a tour of the Goodwill facility and more. At 5:30pm, the community is invited to join in as prospective trainees. They will have the opportunity to discover what the M.A.P. could mean for them, which companies are interested in participating to hire and schedule a meeting to get started right away.
If you would like to register you and your company to attend this complimentary event, please contact MCNTMA at [email protected] or Mickey Roberts, Goodwill Industries mroberts@goodwill-ni-org.
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2019 Calendar
Jan 11 – MCNTMA B.O.D. Meeting
Jan 22 – South Bend Regional Chamber Freshman Forum w/Senator Mike Braun
Jan 25 – MCNTMA Member Value Gathering
Feb 08 – MCNTMA B.O.D. Meeting
Feb 21 – MCNTMA Presidents Night
Feb 20 – NTMA Top Shops Seminar – Dallas TX
Feb 22 – MCNTMA Member Value Gathering
Mar 08 – MCNTMA B.O.D. Meeting
Mar 06 – NTMA/AMT MFG Meeting Conference – Tucson AZ
Mar 22 – MCNTMA Member Value Gathering
Mar 29 – South Bend Regional Chamber Third House Meeting
Apr 12 – MCNTMA B.O.D. Meeting
Apr 08 – NTMA/PMA ‘One Voice’ Legislative Conference – Washington DC
Apr 26 – MCNTMA Member Value Gathering
Apr 29 – NTMA Emerging Leaders Conference – Louisville KY
May 03 – MCNTMA B.O.D. Meeting
May 07 – Horton Group Marijuana and Corporate Policies & Procedures Seminar
May 17 – National Robotics League National Competition – California PA
May 22 – NTMA Top Shops Seminar – Phoenix AZ
May 24 – MCNTMA Member Value Gathering
Jun 07 – MCNTMA B.O.D. Meeting
Jun 00 – MCNTMA The Big Event! Plant Tour & Technology Workshop
Aug 21 – NTMA Top Shops Seminar – Hartford CT
Aug 22 – MCNTMA Golf Outing Fundraiser – Pretty Lake Golf Club, Plymouth IN
Sep 07 – MCNTMA B.O.D. Meeting
Sep 19 – MCNTMA Small Business Luncheon Roundtable
Sep 27 – MCNTMA Member Value Gathering
Oct 04 – MFG DAY!!!
Oct 11 – MCNTMA. B.O.D. Meeting
Oct 15 – NTMA Fall Conference – Austin TX
Oct 25 – MCNTMA Member Value Gathering
Nov 01 – MCNTMA B.O.D. Meeting
Nov 00 – MCNTMA The Big Event! Plant Tour & Technology Workshop
Dec 06 – MCNTMA Annual Meeting @ South Bend Career Academy
MCNTMA Event Announcement
Organized by Valued Associate Member – Horton Group
Marijuana and Corporate Policies & Procedures
What Employers Need to Know
May 7, 2019 | 8:00AM – 10:30AM EDT |Mishawaka, Indiana
Recently, Michigan became the 10th state to legalize marijuana – forcing the question: how should employers move forward with their drug policies?
Join us for a timely event, where we will include perspectives from an employment law attorney and insurance carrier to understand how this change may impact your business.
For Additional Details and Simple Complimentary Registration visit http://thehortongroup.com/marijuana-in-2019
To keep in alignment with our mission & vision statements, as well as improving the value of membership and strengthening our community and industry, the MCNTMA Board of Directors developed a strategic plan outlining goals & objectives and strategic directions for the pillars of membership- business success resources, workforce development and advocacy.
Goals & Objectives include membership growth, raising awareness and being a model association. Strategic directions include: business success resources- workshops/events, promotion of relevant national benefits/resources/events, innovative networking opportunities; workforce development- MFG Day, NTMA-U and strategic community partnerships; advocacy- engagement with elected officials and share industry-related information. Contact MCNTMA Chapter Executive for a complete plan document. We welcome participation, input and feedback to grow the association!
The MCNTMA Proudly Announces the 2019 Board of Directors and Officers as elected at the Annual Meeting, December 7, 2018. Many thanks to all NTMA members and valued associates for their continued interest, support and participation in the association to further our mission and vision – strengthen workforce and business development of our membership, community and industry.
Welcome Fellow NTMA Members, Colleagues and Old Friends as We Celebrate the Legacy & Success of Our Association, Industry and Community. Welcoming keynote speaker Dr. Dean Bartles, NTMA President, with Special Invitation and Honor to Former MCNTMA Presidents. This event is brought to you by valued Associate Member and Event Sponsor, 1st Source Bank. To register, email [email protected].
One Voice & Manufacturing Success Tour
Tuesday, October 30
Speedgrip Chuck Company
2000 Industrial Parkway, Elkhart IN 46516
With the 2018 midterm Congressional elections only days away, this is your chance to hear directly from a Washington insider about what is really happening and how tariffs, taxes, regulations and other developments impact your business and community. Meanwhile, major changes are coming to how the federal government treats apprenticeships and Washington is focusing on Career and Technical Education more than ever before.
Our Manufacturing Success Tour is Speedgrip Chuck Company, Elkhart, IN. Speedgrip delivers premier engineered workholding solutions for manufacturers via innovative technology and their top-notch team.
