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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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Upcoming

  • Sporting Clays Competition - Workforce Development Fundraiser

    Next

    Friday, Oct 23, 2026, all day · Blackhawk Valley Hunting Preserve, 1259 Brevator Rd, Old Monroe, MO 63369 · St. Louis NTMA

    The St. Louis NTMA Annual Bockerstett Memorial Sporting Clay Competition, in support of NTMA local workforce development initiatives. A great opportunity to support workforce development and scholarships in the machining industry.

    • Registration opens at 9am, shooting begins at 10am, followed by lunch
    • Teams of four
    • 100 targets (bring shotgun and ammo)
    • Lunch and prizes afterwards
    • Bring a UTV or golf cart, or walk the range

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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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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.

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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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