Greetings to TSMA members, associates, and friends!

October is manufacturing month! Huge shout out to all our manufacturing members! Your contribution continues to make this a great region, state, and nation! It’s not always easy, but there’s a reason we have chosen this industry and I am personally proud of being a manufacturer. Let’s get together on October 24 to celebrate at TSMA on Tap at DJ’s Tap House in Alexandria! Members and non-members welcome. Register now.

We are excited to announce the TSMA Career Manufacturing Dream Team has received a $5000 donation from Brenton Engineering and Orion Stretch Wrappers. This donation will help us continue our mission to educate students about the manufacturing industry. Read more.

The future of TSMA is on my mind a lot these days. We desperately need more involvement from all our members to continue having an impact on the future of manufacturing in our area. We will have several openings on the Board of Directors (BOD) in 2024. This is a great opportunity to get involved, expand your network, have a voice in the future of TSMA and manufacturing, steer foundation funds to workforce development efforts, and numerous exclusive networking opportunities. I am calling for nominations for the BOD by October 20. We need leaders. We need you. Please nominate yourself or others by emailing Rachel.

The 30th Annual TSMA Golf Social was a great success on July 19 at Geneva Golf Club. A total of 114 golfers participated in the event raising over $11,000 to benefit youth manufacturing programs. Read more.
If you are new to TSMA you are invited to register for the new member orientation on Tuesday, November 21 at 2:00 pm.

Midwest Manufacturers Association, the central office for TSMA, is excited to announce the launch of Midwest Manufacturing Journal, a regional magazine that will be printed quarterly. The first issue will include the annual membership directory, which includes membership information on all members of AMFA, CMMA, RRMEA, and TSMA.  

As a member of TSMA you can benefit from participating in MBiz Solutions. You can realize a cost savings to your operation by using the Employer Health Plans, the Employer Dental & Vision Plans, or PROduction Workforce Professionals . Contact Rachel with questions. 

The TSMA program committee needs your help!! We meet the first Tuesday of the month and are trying to find speakers, venues, manufacturer tours, and sponsors for our meetings January through next May. Please contact Alisa right away with your ideas.

I would like to encourage your registration and participation in all our events. We are here to help you succeed, but we need your help and your participation! I hope to see you at the TSMA on Tap on October 24 to celebrate Manufacturing Month!

Best Regards,
Phil Johnson
TSMA President