Events

Ring in the holiday season with the Pittsburgh Chapter NTMA. This event is for Pittsburgh Chapter NTMA and Associate Members only. (Unsure of your membership? Check out our Member Directory.) Registration information will be sent via email to all Pittsburgh Chapter NTMA and Associate Members Tentative Agenda:

Join Catalyst Connection for this webinar. Registration is required. Manufacturing leaders are under pressure to do more with fewer hands while navigating turnover, compliance risk, and rising production demands. In this session, we’ll explore how small and mid-sized manufacturers are building resilience through smarter training and digitized frontline operations. You’ll learn how modern AI tools… Read More »Webinar: Workforce Agility in Uncertain Times: Lessons from the Factory Floor

Join PMA and NTMA’s Washington, D.C.-based One Voice advocacy team on Friday, January 9 at 12 p.m. ET for an overview of new public policy developments affecting our industry. Topics to be covered include: Registration is required.

with Adam Jones, former U.S. Army Captain & Black Hawk pilot Rooted in lessons from his book, Weapons of Mass Deception: The Silent Struggle Within Every High Performer, former U.S. Army Captain Adam F. Jones addresses the psychological challenges that high achievers often encounter. This program will help you identify four “weapons” that can undermine… Read More »Pitt IEE: Weapons of Mass Deception

Hosted by Enterprise Bank Join fellow IEE members to meet, mix and mingle at our January Member Happy Hour, filled with great food and drink!  5 spots for NTMA members at all IEE Educational programs and networking events are reserved. To claim your spot, contact Tara Gerek directly at tgerek@innovation.pitt.edu.

For 16 years, Chris led Tollgrade Communications from a very small technology start-up to a NASDAQ-listed company whose market capitalization reached $2 billion. But that doesn’t begin to tell the story of all the roadblocks, hurdles, and challenges his scrappy management team had to overcome to help bring broadband technology to the masses and kill… Read More »Pitt IEE: Hit IT!: A tech startup story & 7 rules for entrepreneurs with Chris Allison

with PNC’s Lou Cestello and Gus Faucher, plus other regional community leaders. Join us for our annual look into the regional economic climate and the 2026 economic forecast. PNC’s SVP & ChiefEconomist Gus Faucher will guide us through key economic indicators that impact our region’s businesses. PNC President Lou Cestello will provide remarks along with… Read More »Pitt IEE: State of the Pittsburgh Economy co-hosted with PNC Bank

Join the ARM Institute's Robotics Manufacturing Hub and Catalyst Connection on February 25 for a free workshop exploring machine tending! Note that breakfast & lunch will be provided at no cost.  Space is limited - reserve your spot today!

Catalyst Connection will be hosting a workshop (virtual and in-person) to provide information about their mini-grant program (up to $10,000/manufacturer) to support business growth and operational improvements. At this workshop, you'll learn how to access these funds, explore project options, and hear how more than 100 manufacturers in our region have already put this opportunity… Read More »From Application to Award: Mini-Grant Workshop (Virtual & In-Person) for Manufacturers

Join PMA and NTMA’s Washington, D.C.-based One Voice advocacy team on Friday, February 27 at 12:00 p.m. ET for a webinar on the latest public policy developments affecting the industry.

with Dr. Gian Power OBE, CEO & Founder of TLC Lions Experience the powerful world of storytelling in this session designed for businesses and entrepreneurs. Through Gian’s methodology, you’ll explore the “why” behind your business, from why you started it, to what matters most to you, and how you continue to succeed. The session will… Read More »Pitt IEE: The Power of Storytelling: Unleashing a company’s full potential