Events

Join PMA and NTMA’s Washington, D.C.-based One Voice advocacy team on Friday, September 25 at 12:00 p.m. ET for a webinar on the latest public policy developments affecting the industry.

Data collection closes today for the 2026 NTMA Wage & Fringe Benefit Survey. Participation is simple. Complete the NTMA Excel survey below and submit it to surveys@mackayresearchgroup.com. This survey is for manufacturing companies only. All NTMA Members who complete the survey will receive the full 2026 NTMA Wage & Fringe Report at no cost!

Join PMA and NTMA’s Washington, D.C.-based One Voice advocacy team on Friday, October 30 at 12:00 p.m. ET for a webinar on the latest public policy developments affecting the industry.

Learn the fundamentals of bookkeeping to help manage your business financials and make informed business decisions. Accurate bookkeeping serves as the foundation of your business’s accounting and financial systems– impacting the growth and success of your business. Bookkeeping Basics, presented by Wilke CPAs & Advisors will introduce attendees to bookkeeping best practices for business. Topics… Read More »Bookkeeping Basics Virtual Session (Nov 2026)

Thinking of starting a small business? Begin exploring the size of your market and what marketing tools you’ll need to attract customers, learn about business structures, access helpful resources, learn about available funding options and understand what you need to formally establish your business.

Join fellow IEE members for a happy hour, hosted by member Brent Heitzenroder of Baird! 5 spots for NTMA members at all IEE Educational programs, and networking events. For more information about your NTMA Association Membership with the IEE, or to learn more about the Institute for Entrepreneurial Excellence, please contact Tara Gerek directly at tgerek@innovation.pitt.edu.

From Status Quo to Status GROW – Todd’s 5th BookYou have the idea. You believe in it. But can you get someone else to believe in it? For entrepreneurs, that may be the difference between an idea that grows and one that never gets traction.In this energetic, interactive session, Todd Cohen challenges the traditional definition… Read More »From Status Quo to Status Grow: The strategy for building and leading a sales culture 

QuickBooks is one of the most powerful bookkeeping tools for small business owners. This course is intended for existing QuickBooks users who want to better understand how to generate and… Read More »QuickBooks For Business Growth Virtual Session (Nov 2026)

Most financing options require a solid business plan. Learn all you need to know about operational and production planning, conducting market research and creating financial spreadsheets to attract funding for… Read More »Second Step: Developing a Business Plan – Virtual (Nov 2026)

Join Catalyst Connection for this in-person event featuring Montez King, Executive Director of NIMS, who will share insights on how employers can develop job proficiency faster, strengthen workforce performance, and… Read More »Catalyst Connection: Beyond Onboarding: Building Mission-Critical Skills

Thinking of starting a small business? Begin exploring the size of your market and what marketing tools you’ll need to attract customers, learn about business structures, access helpful resources, learn… Read More »First Step: Mechanics of Starting a Small Business – Virtual Only (Dec 2026)

Join your fellow Pittsburgh Chapter NTMA members for our annual Holiday Party, an evening filled with great food, festive fun, and opportunities to connect with friends and colleagues from across… Read More »Pittsburgh Chapter NTMA Holiday Party