Tool, Die & Machining Association of Wisconsin upcoming events

TDMAW Car Show (Tuesday, September 15, 2026)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 21:00:00 GMT

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

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!

Attendees will receive 2 drink tickets. After that, a cash bar will be available. Free Appetizers from 4:00 - 6:00 PM - or until they are gone!

*Rain date: Tuesday, September 22nd.

SPONSORSHIPS

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. Thank you.

Arrowhead Warhawk Manufacturing Tour (Tuesday, October 06, 2026)

Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMT

TDMAW Event: Behind-the-Scenes at Warhawk Manufacturing - Arrowhead Union High School

About our tour guide: Anthony Christian is a dedicated educational leader and vocational expert with nearly two decades of experience bridging the gap between industry and the classroom. Currently serving as a Technology Education Teacher and Department Chair at Arrowhead High School, Anthony has a proven track record of securing significant program investment—including over $530,000 in grants and fundraising to modernize manufacturing facilities and curriculum.

With a Master’s in Educational Leadership, Anthony specializes in creating high-impact, performance-based learning environments. He is a steadfast champion for workforce development, having successfully increased female enrollment in STEM and fostered robust partnerships with local industry leaders to provide students with authentic, real-world apprenticeships.

Anthony is passionate about showing how modern education meets the needs of the 21st-century workforce and would like to invite TDMAW to join me for an Arrowhead Manufacturing Reserve Tour.

See the Facility: Tour our state-of-the-art manufacturing and engineering labs.
Learn the Vision: Discover how our department is closing the skills gap through our "Manufacturing Experience 2.0" initiative.
Explore our Pathways: Learn about the innovative technology, engineering, and trade opportunities we provide to Arrowhead students.
Partner with Us: Explore how your organization can join us as a business partner to support student learning through mentoring, internships, and youth apprenticeships.

Location: Arrowhead High School

Time: 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM, followed by networking and appetizers at Beer Snobs Ale & Eats (cash bar)

Cost: $10 per person

Why attend?

Network with fellow industry professionals
Support the next generation of manufacturing talent
Learn how Arrowhead High School's Metalworking program prepares students for real-world careers.

Getting Your Manufacturing Business Deal-Ready (Tuesday, October 20, 2026)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:30:00 GMT

Save the Date

Speaker: Ed Krajcir, President of Sunbelt Business Advisors

With an eye towards business transactions for businesses like yours (typical TDMAW members), Ed Krajcir will be discussing:

How to prepare your business for sale.
How to value your business.
A realistic timeline to prepare for sale.
Costs involved in preparing and selling.
Real-world examples.

Come with your questions ready. This is knowledge you will want to have, if not now, in the future!

Annual Member Meeting | Save the Date (Tuesday, December 01, 2026)

Tue, 01 Dec 2026 23:30:00 GMT