ARMA will host its first Operations Summit of 2026 on Friday, January 16 from 8:00am – 11:00am. This session will cover a variety of tax planning options that include specific provisions in OBBB applicable to manufacturers, various tax credits (e.g. WOTC, R&D) available to manufacturers and a review of indirect tax planning opportunities related to sales and property tax.
Join us on January 13th for a special luncheon featuring 2026 workforce developments!
ARMA will host its first luncheon for 2026 on Tuesday, January 13 at Embassy Suites in Round Rock. We will begin the year with a forward-looking discussion about workforce developments for 2026 year. We will present results from our recently completed workforce survey with projections of where specific skill needs are expected to arise. It will also...
Join us on December 11th for our Holiday Mixer at COTA, sponsored by VeraBank! There will be food, drinks, and racing on the COTA karting track. Racers will compete in karts that have a top speed of 65mph. Top qualifiers will be entered into the final.
Makers & Muse brings together women across the Central Texas manufacturing ecosystem to share stories, exchange ideas, and explore the artistry that powers innovation. Set amid the colorful, design-forward Erin Condren space, this event blends community and creativity in an unforgettable atmosphere.
ARMA’s Spring Golf Tournament will be held on Thursday, April 16th at Avery Ranch Golf Club. This year we will be doing a single shotgun in the morning, with over 120 players expected. All proceeds go to support ARMA’s advocacy and workforce efforts.
Join Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area, the Hays Caldwell EDC, the City of San Marcos and Austin Regional Manufacturers Association (ARMA) for the release of a new regional study conducted by TIPS Consulting. This comprehensive report offers valuable insights into the current and future workforce needs of the manufacturing sector—particularly in light of rapid growth in the semiconductor industry across Central Texas.
Join our new and improved workforce committee! Attracting and maintaining talent is the number one challenge most manufacturers face. This committee focuses efforts to address these issues by promoting industry careers to youth, establishing internships at all skill levels, working with K-12 and educational/training institutions to create more manufacturing related programs, and exploring regional certifications as a means to drive front line...
This unique program provides companies the opportunity to provide their employees with an overview and a strong foundation in the Lean concepts and tools that are used to drive continuous improvement and achieve world-class business performance. The course is held one day a week for 5 consecutive weeks so that participants can “learn and return” and come back the next week to discuss what they found and questions that came up. We will learn...
Join us at Kalahari Resort & Convention for this expanded 2-day expo and conference! This event will take place on October 1 and 2, 2025.
Join us at Kalahari Resort & Convention for this expanded 2-day expo and conference! This event will take place on October 1 and 2, 2025.
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