Safety Summit

Event Details

Thursday, March 5, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Location: Georgetown

Presented in partnership with the Austin Safety Council, this half-day Safety Seminar brings together Central Texas manufacturers to explore today’s most critical workplace risks and regulatory priorities. Attendees will hear directly from trusted subject-matter experts on current OSHA enforcement trends, including the Amputations National...

ARMIES Awards Luncheon

Join us on February 26th for our 4th Annual ARMIES! We will celebrate all our finalists for the 2025 Manufacturing Awards and announce the winners. Special thank you to our headline sponsor, Regions Bank. See complete list of finalists below.

Thursday, February 26, 2026 | Embassy Suites, Round Rock, TX 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Registration & Networking

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Awards Program and...

ARMA Workforce Committee

Attracting and retaining talent remains the number one challenge facing manufacturers today. The ARMA Workforce Committee brings industry leaders together to address these challenges by promoting manufacturing careers to youth, developing internships across skill levels, collaborating with K–12 and post-secondary education partners, and exploring regional certifications to strengthen front-line talent pipelines.

Theory of Constraints 2-Day Certificate Workshop

Theory of Constraints (ToC) Training is intended to help managers achieve significant performance improvements through the application of TOC. The course is intended to teach managers how to think differently, how to get organizational buy-in and to how to implement lasting change. The training will consist of simulations, exercises, case studies, and lots of discussions. This course will allow you to bring real issues and data that you’d...

January 2026 Operations Summit

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.

ARMA January Luncheon

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...

ARMA Holiday Party @ COTA

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: Women in Manufacturing Mixer

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.

Golf Tournament

ARMA’s Fall Golf Tournament will be held on Thursday, November 6th at Avery Ranch Golf Club. This year we will be doing a single shotgun in the morning, with over 150 players expected. All proceeds go to support ARMA’s advocacy and workforce efforts.

Future of Manufacturing Workforce in Central Texas

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.