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Greater Kansas City Chapter, National Tooling and Machining Association

Events

Chapter events

Monthly programming built around peer learning: networking, educational presentations, facility tours, and roundtable discussions.

What we run

KC NTMA provides members with practical opportunities to connect, learn, and engage throughout the year. Monthly programming includes networking events, educational presentations, facility tours, and roundtable discussions designed to encourage peer learning and open dialogue around the issues shaping our industry.

Facility tours are typically hosted by member companies, which makes them one of the more useful things the chapter does: you see how another shop has solved a problem you are also facing.

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Four people in green and red hard hats around a golf cart between two plant buildings
A full room of members at tables watching a presentation on a screen inside a member training room

Upcoming

  • KC NTMA 12-Station, 72 Clay Shoot

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    Wednesday, Nov 4, 2026 · Powder Creek Shooting Park, Blue Sporting Clays Course, 8601 Monticello Road, Lenexa, KS · KC NTMA

    The chapter's sporting clays afternoon at Powder Creek: twelve stations, 72 clays, then awards and dinner in the clubhouse, prepared and served by Executive Director Katherine O'Toole. $100 per shooter or $350 per foursome; register as a single, duo or complete foursome by emailing the chapter with the number of shooters.

    • 12:00 PM: course opens for trap warm-up
    • 1:00 PM: check-in
    • 1:30 PM: safety briefing
    • 2:00 PM: shooting begins
    • About 4:00 PM: awards and dinner in the clubhouse
    • Cost includes golf cart rental; each cart seats 4
    • Shooters provide their own eye and ear protection and shells

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  • NTMA Engage Conference

    Tuesday, Nov 10, 2026 to Friday, Nov 13, 2026, all day · Las Vegas, NV · National NTMA

    NTMA ENGAGE is the association's annual conference, bringing manufacturing leaders from across the country together for networking, education, industry insights, and collaboration. This year's ENGAGE Conference offers a great opportunity to connect with fellow NTMA members, exchange ideas, and gain valuable takeaways to bring back to your business.

    • Economic Update
    • Main Session Speakers
    • Networking Time
    • Exhibit Area
    • Roundtable Discussions
    • Three Breakout Sessions
    • Social Events

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  • State of the Trade: Strategic Workforce Planning

    Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026 · WSU Tech South Lecture Hall, 3821 E. Harry, Wichita, KS 67218 · WSU Tech Training & Workforce Innovation

    A working session for Kansas employers building their 2027 workforce plans. It opens with a live walkthrough of an independent Kansas workforce dashboard, so everyone starts from the same current numbers, then the room compares notes with HR and L&D leaders from other industries.

    • 3:00–5:00 PM
    • Led by Chris Wyant, Senior Project Manager, Automation and AI, WSU Tech
    • Leave with a current Kansas workforce baseline and new contacts working the same problem

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2026 programming to date

  • 2027 Manufacturers Expo: Members-Only Pre-Registration

    Thursday, Oct 29, 2026 · Fowling Warehouse · KC NTMA and the Missouri Association of Manufacturers

    KC NTMA and the Missouri Association of Manufacturers (MAM) are teaming up to host a members-only pre-registration event for the 2027 Manufacturers Expo. Register for the 2027 Expo and select your exhibitor table before registration opens to the manufacturing community at large.

    • 4:00–6:00 PM
    • Members only
    • The 2027 Kansas City Manufacturers Expo & Conference runs October 26–27, 2027, at Fiorella’s Event Space, 9000 W. 137th St., Overland Park, KS
    • Email the chapter for more Expo information
    Floor plan for the 2027 Kansas City Manufacturers Expo & Conference at Fiorella’s Event Space, Overland Park: rows of exhibit tables across the main hall, sponsor tables along the left and bottom walls, a stage and lounge seating at the left end and a bar for the social event
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More chapter dates are being added. To be told what is next, or to ask about hosting a facility tour at your shop, email the chapter or call (913) 558-4832.

Out and about

Where is KC NTMA this week?

Please reach out if you would like additional information: execdir@kcntma.org or (913) 558-4832.

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Hosting and attending

Most events are open to members and their employees. Facility tours are hosted by member companies, and hosting one is the fastest way to show the chapter what your shop does. If you would like to host, or you are not yet a member and want to come to something first, contact the chapter.

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