Austin Regional Manufacturers Association (ARMA)

According to business executives responding to the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas's Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey, Texas factory activity was flat in November. The production index, a key measure of state manufacturing conditions, slipped to a near-zero reading after rising to 14.6 last month. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g5TpVP99

BIG ANNOUNCEMENTS COMING! Don't miss the Holiday Mixer at Circuit of The Americas on Thursday, Dec. 12 where ARMA will make some exciting announcements about upcoming events for the new year! REGISTER HERE: https://lnkd.in/geFxdQzg We'll have food, drinks, and racing on the COTA karting track. Racers will compete in karts with a top speed of 65mph. The top qualifiers will advance to the final. If you are not interested in racing, come out anyway and celebrate another great year for Central Texas manufacturing. Kendra Scott Jewelry will have a pop-up where you can do your holiday shopping with a purpose - ARMA will get 20% of each sale! Thanks to all our sponsors for making the annual Holiday Mixer possible! Headline sponsor Regions Bank; dinner sponsor Truist; drink sponsor ABM Industries; supporting sponsor AMERICAN VALMARK, INC. EVENT DETAILS: DATE: Thurs. Dec. 12 TIME: 4 - 7 p.m. LOCATION: Circuit of the Americas, 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd., Del Valle Interested in becoming a sponsor or have questions? Contact Liz Gori at [email protected]. #HappyHolidays #Manufacturing #Networking #Celebration #KartRacing #Advocacy #WorkforceDevelopment #FUN

This is another great example of what regional collaboration in workforce development programs can produce in the semiconductor industry. Merit America, America’s Frontier Fund's Foundation, and the Texas Institute for Electronics have partnered with Austin Community College to announce a national expansion of ACC's Manufacturing Production (AMP) training program, which will be offered to low-wage workers nationwide at no upfront cost. The Central Texas program will be a model for programs nationwide. Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to make this possible! Advanced Manufacturing@Austin Community College Russell Lowery-Hart Laura Marmolejo, Ed.D Garrett C. Groves, Ph.D. Alyssa Reinhart, Ph.D. Kirk Watson and so many others! #workforcedevelopment #advancedmanufacturing #semiconductors #jobs #training #advocacy #manufacuturing

Great article by Justin Sayers of Austin Business Journal about ARMA member Wolfram Manufacturing Technologies and board member Nathan Byman. Wolfram is one of several manufacturers around the region that are incorporating AI into their operations. Check out the article to learn more about the amazing work they are doing! #AI #Manufacturing #Machines #advancedmanufacturing #technology

In celebration of National Apprenticeship Week, ARMA's Director of Workforce Development Alexis Flores attended an Apprenticeship Employer Network event hosted by Workforce Solutions Capital Area in partnership with Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area.   Yesterday's event recognized Austin's DOL Apprenticeship Ambassadors. Employers from the skilled trades and manufacturing to healthcare and technology shared experiences and information about how employers can implement Registered Apprenticeship Programs to help expand the success of apprenticeships and make a difference in our workforce and community. Contact Alexis at [email protected] for information about how your company can implement and benefit from a Registered Apprenticeship Program. #NAW2024, #DecadeofNAW #ApprenticeshipUSA #WorkforceDevelopement #Manufacturing #Apprenticeships #Jobs

ARMA's November Veterans Day luncheon attendees heard from 13-year-old Remmer Machamer about his passion for bringing Wreaths Across America(WAA) to Texas State Cemetery in Austin. WAA’s mission is to honor and remember fallen service members, recognize the family's sacrifice, and teach the value of freedom. There are 3,300 veterans and prominent individuals interned at Texas State Cemetery. Remmer is approaching his fundraising deadline on Dec. 2 and he needs our support! An additional 1,200 wreath sponsorships are needed to reach the Texas State Cemetery's goal of 3,300 wreaths. The Texas State Cemetery requires that 100% coverage be provided. Please help support WAA this year by purchasing a wreath. Every wreath matters. You can use Remmer's fundraising link to purchase three wreaths for the price of two ($34): https://lnkd.in/gvWz4zgM #Veterans #WAA #HonorVeterans #Sacrice #TexasStateCemetery #Service #FallenSoldiers #Heroes  

Happy National Apprenticeship Week!  What is National Apprenticeship Week(NAW)? NAW is a nationwide celebration where employers, industry representatives, labor organizations, community-based organizations, workforce partners, educational institutions, and Federal, State, and Local government agencies host events to showcase the successes and value of Registered Apprenticeship for strengthening our economy by developing a highly skilled workforce to meet industry needs and creating pathways for career seekers to catapult into good jobs. What is a Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP)? Per DOL guidelines, a Registered Apprenticeship has five core components: * An apprentice is an employee * An apprentice receives structured, on-the-job training * Apprentices have related technical training that usually takes place in a classroom or online * The apprentice’s wages increase during the program as their skills increase * The apprentice earns a recognized industry credential on completion of the program Thank you to our members who provide RAPs as part of their workforce training and our training partners who support and/or provide training. If you would like to learn more about how you can get involved and offer a RAP, please contact our Director of Workforce Development, Alexis Flores, at [email protected] to discuss further. Austin Community College Temple College Texas State Technical College National Institute for Industry and Career Advancement Workforce Solutions Capital Area Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area U.S. Department of Labor #NAW2024, #DecadeofNAW #ApprenticeshipUSA. #WorkforceDevelopement #Manufacturing #Apprenticeships #Jobs

Don't miss ARMA's Holiday Mixer at Circuit of The Americas on Thursday, Dec. 12! REGISTER HERE: https://lnkd.in/geFxdQzg We'll have food, drinks, and racing on the COTA karting track. Racers will compete in karts that have a top speed of 65mph. The top qualifiers will be entered into the final. Click here to see a video of what a lap on the track looks like! https://lnkd.in/gGyVGj77 If you are not interested in racing, come out anyway and join in celebrating another great year for Central Texas Manufacturing. Thanks to all our sponsors for making the annual Holiday Mixer possible! Headline sponsor Regions Bank; dinner sponsor Truist; drink sponsor ABM Industries; supporting sponsor AMERICAN VALMARK, INC. EVENT DETAILS: DATE: Thurs. Dec. 12 TIME: 4 - 7 p.m. LOCATION: Circuit of the Americas, 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd., Del Valle Interested in becoming a sponsor or have questions? Contact Liz Gori at [email protected]. #HappyHolidays #Manufacturing #Networking #Celebration #KartRacing #Advocacy #WorkforceDevelopment #FUN

THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING YOUR NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2024 ARMIE AWARDS HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO NOV. 25! Finalists will be announced in December. Nominees will be honored, and winners will be announced at an awards luncheon in February 2025. ARMA is proud to expand its awards program this year to acknowledge and showcase more outstanding companies and individuals from our community. AWARD CATEGORIES 1. Company of the Year: Recognizes an outstanding manufacturer in the Central Texas area. This award category will be divided into 3 separate awards – Small, Medium, and Large. 2. Executive of the Year: Recognizes an executive who has demonstrated extraordinary leadership. This award is for a local CEO or top site leader for a Central Texas Manufacturer. 3. Innovator of the Year: This award is for a company or individual who changed manufacturing or technology in a significant way. 4. Rising Star: This award recognizes young and mid-career leaders who are making an impact in manufacturing. 5. Community Impact Award: This award recognizes a manufacturer that went above and beyond this year to do something outstanding or unusual for the Central Texas community. 6. Coolest Thing Made in Austin: Recognizes a company that is creating something cutting edge, new, or innovative in Austin. 7. NEW: Ally in Workforce Award: Recognizes a company or individual that has demonstrated extraordinary support to developing and advancing the manufacturing workforce. This award is open to all our educational, training, and support partners. 8. NEW: ARMA Pillar Award: Recognizes an individual who embodies and excels at the 3 pillars of ARMA - Workforce Development, Networking, and Advocacy. This award is open to all members. Each company is allowed to nominate a maximum of two per category. Submit your 2024 nominations online here: https://lnkd.in/gpX-SEG8 Event and sponsorship information will be released in December. Contact Liz Gori at [email protected] with any questions. #ARMIES #ManufacturingAwards #Networking #Advocacy #WorkforceDevelopment

Thank you to all who came out to celebrate Veterans Day at the ARMA luncheon and recognize those who made the selfless commitment to serve our country.  The audience heard from 13-year-old Remmer Machamer and his passion for bringing Wreaths Across America(WAA) to Texas State Cemetery in Austin. WAA’s mission is to honor and remember fallen service members, recognize the family's sacrifice, and teach the value of freedom. There are 3,300 veterans and prominent individuals interned at Texas State Cemetery. Remmer has been a driving force since the age of 7 to ensure that all the members are recognized and remembered. If you would like to support Remmer and WAA, please help support WAA this year by purchasing a wreath. Every wreath matters. If you use Remmer’s link, you can get 3 wreaths for the price of 2 ($34).  https://lnkd.in/gvqjaCTd We also heard from Patty Morgan at Combined Arms, whose mission is to leverage technology to create a support platform for veterans and military families where they can access the resources they need to thrive in their communities. Resources include career services, veteran benefits, community connections, entrepreneurial support, mental wellness services, education programs, legal services, and homeless services, to name a few. You can learn more at https://lnkd.in/gTN7uXr We were honored to hear from keynote speaker Larry Smith. Larry grew up in Minnesota, so he learned the MN national pastime of hockey, which garnered him an entry to West Point. After serving 10 years in the Army, he entered the semiconductor industry ultimately becoming the President and Chairman of Tokyo Electron US. He has been a staunch supporter of hiring veterans and helping to develop a pathway for veterans to enter the semiconductor industry. He is also passionate about addressing homelessness and has long supported Mobile Loaves & Fishes and Community First! Village, a master-planned neighborhood that provides affordable, permanent housing and community for those coming out of chronic homelessness. ARMA was pleased to present a check on behalf of Larry to Cameron Gage. These funds were raised at our recent golf tournament, and we wish to thank all those who donated, and to Will Matthews, Hector Hernandez, and the team at Truist for their fundraising efforts. #VeteransDay2024 #Veterans #Heroes #WorkforceDevelopment #HireAVet #EndHomelessness #Sacrifice