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• Surgeons of Steel 2024 Advertising Opportunities

  • Start
    Wednesday, January 10, 2024
  • End
    Tuesday, December 31, 2024

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  TDMAW Members,
  You are invited to advertise in the Surgeons of Steel quarterly publication. Members receive a special discounted rate
  January 1 - December 31, 2024. 

  Our reach: Over 200 print copies are mailed out each quarter. Around 200 digital copies are emailed each quarter. A digital version is posted on the TDMAW website and on our LinkedIn page which has over 3000 followers. 

  

  Ads are due by January 10, 2024.

  Do you need help designing an ad?
  We can create one for you at a nominal fee.
  Contact toolmaker@tdmaw.org for more information.
  

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• GPS Education Partners Classroom Tour at Steel Craft

  • When
    Tuesday, January 21, 2025
  •  
    8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
  • Location
    Hartford Finishing East, 55 N Wilson Ave, Hartford, WI

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  Why attend the GPS Education Partners Classroom Tour?

  • Network with fellow industry professionals.
  • Gain valuable insights into how GPS Education Partners is helping prepare the next generation of YOUR workforce.
  • See how industry (Steel Craft) is partnering with GPS Education Partners to make their model work for Wisconsin manufacturing.

  Agenda:

  • 8:30 meet and check -in 
  • Visit the GPS Partners for Education on-site classroom

  • Meet students
  • Learn about curriculum
  • Learn more about GPS Education Partners
  • **Possible tour of Steel Craft afterwards, depending on their bandwidth.  We won't know for certain about the Steel Craft tour until very close to this event.

  • 9:30 AM Meeting adjourned (unless we are invited to stay for a short Steel Craft tour.)

  ️RSVP today! Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to see behind the scenes of an on-site work-based learning classroom.

  Cost to Attend: $10

  Location:  55 N Wilson Ave., Hartford. The entrance is at the Hartford Finishing East portion of the Steel Craft site so please use the address provided for where to arrive/park. When you arrive, you can park anywhere you see a space available. Use door 11 at the loading docks on the East side of the building. 

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• Maximizing Value: Preparing for Business Sale or Acquisition Success

  • When
    Tuesday, February 18, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
  • Location
    Hilton Garden Inn Northwest Conference Center, 11600 W Park Place, Milwaukee

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  SAVE THE DATE

  Maximizing Value: Preparing for Business Sale or Acquisition Success

  Have you ever wondered:

  • How to grow the VALUE of your business?
  • What the process is to SELL or ACQUIRE a business?
  • What the best way is to prepare for sale or acquisition?

  Join us for breakfast with speaker Corey Vanderpoel, MBA, Managing Director of Taureau Group. 

  
  

  With over 20 years in the industry, Corey's vast experience, knowledge and diligence in M&A strategies has led him to assist hundreds of clients. His extensive experience includes preparing companies for sale by creating value, developing buy- and sell-side strategies, initiating the marketing process and speaking with potential targets, executing the auction process and negotiating transaction terms.

  
  

  Time: 8:00 AM

  On the Menu: 

  • Assorted Chilled Juices
  • Hand-Cut Fresh Fruit
  • Farm-Fresh Eggs w/ Onion and Peppers
  • Smoked Sausage
  • Breakfast Potatoes
  • Kringles and Coffee Cakes
  • Fresh Brewed Coffee and Tazo Teas

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• 2025 June Outing

  • When
    Tuesday, June 17, 2025
  • Location
    Morningstar Golfer's Club and McKinley Marina

  
  

  TEE UP for the 2025 TDMAW June Outing!  

  Attendees choose between 18 holes of golf at Morningstar Golfer's Club or a day of charter fishing on Lake Michigan.  All join together for a casual dinner at Morningstar Golfer's Club.

  Invite your employees, customers, and prospective members for what promises to be a fun-filled day!

  Golf registration includes 18 holes of golf (Best Ball), two drink tickets, a box lunch, a chance to win great door prizes, appetizers, and a dinner buffet.

  Fishing includes a half or full day of fishing, lunch & beverages on the boat, two drink tickets for use at the golf course, and a chance to win great door prizes & dinner buffet, at the golf course.

  Boat captains will clean your fish for you, so they are freezer ready. A 2-day Great Lakes fishing license or Wisconsin fishing license with a trout stamp is required. Note: Each boat holds 6 fishermen; boats must have at least 5 registered attendees each to launch.

  
  

  
  

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• Pull, Shoot & Dine Sporting Clays Event

  • When
    Monday, August 11, 2025
  • Location
    Milford Hills Hunt Club, W5670 French Road, Johnson Creek

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• Car Show

  • When
    Tuesday, September 16, 2025
  •  
    4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Location
    Davian's Parking Lot, N56W16300 Silver Spring Dr., Menomonee Falls

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  Do you have a hot rod, classic car, unique or fun vehicle (car or motorcycle) you would like to show? We want to see your special vehicle! All makes and models are welcome - everyone is invited to show their special vehicle!
  

  Cruise through time with TDMAW Members, Partners, Sponsors & Prospective Members at this FREE EVENT!  Invite your coworkers, customers, and prospective members, or anyone you know who has a fun car to show or would like to attend!

  Time: 4:00 - 6:30 PM (If you will be showing a vehicle, please arrive between 3:15 and 3:45 PM to get situated.)

  Location: Davian's in Menomonee Falls!

  SPONSORSHIPS

  Thank you to our Event Sponsor, TDMAW Partner Federated Insurance!

  Drink Sponsorships Receive recognition at the event (logo on drink tickets), on the event page and in our fall issue of Surgeons of Steel magazine - $150 

  Car Show Sponsorships - Receive recognition at the event, on the event page and in our fall issue of Surgeons of Steel magazine - $150

  Cash Bar and Free Appetizers!

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