1. National Tooling & Machining Association

2. State of the industry Business Conditions are Improving! 79% of NTMA members indicate business is good to excellent 79% of NTMA members indicate business is good to excellent Factory use rate is rebounding Factory use rate is rebounding Nearly 65% indicate a moderate or better increase over the next 6 months Nearly 65% indicate a moderate or better increase over the next 6 months Machine tool consumption is up Machine tool consumption is up Employment has risen Employment has risen Order backlogs have increased Order backlogs have increased

3. State of the industry Outlook for 109 th Congress Health Care Health Care Energy Energy International Trade International Trade

4. State of the Association Where are we going? What do we do? How do we reshape the Association?

5. Ethical Behavior NTMA Strategic Plan Development of People Mission To help members of the U.S. precision custom manufacturing industry achieve business success in a global economy through advocacy, advice, networking, information, programs and services. Vision 2006 Number of Members2500 Number of Chapters (U.S. 40,Non U.S. 10)50 Total Revenues$5 Million Non Dues Revenues$2.5 Million Average Member Retention Rate95% Key Strategies Transforming NTMA into a market-driven association Creating a chapter/national mutual dependency Enhancing the value of membership Achieving operation excellence at NMTA Commitment to Excellence

6. 2500 Members 632 members in 2005 669 members in 2006

7. State of the Association Strategic Direction Transforming NTMA into a market-driven Association Transforming NTMA into a market-driven Association –Develop a strong industry presence –Effectively disseminate Association news to members –Communicate the importance of manufacturing to the public –Exploring and opening eligible markets

8. State of the Association Strategic Direction Enhancing the value of membership Enhancing the value of membership –Offer a host of electronic tools and capabilities –Drive deeper into member’s companies (employees) –Selling NTMA members’ “Value” to potential buyers –Expanding discount programs/services

9. State of the Association Strategic Direction Creating a chapter/national mutual dependency Creating a chapter/national mutual dependency –Establish a clear understanding of member needs –Cooperatively develop member beneficial programs/services –Solidify the relationship between local chapters and the national organization –Rationalizing the dues structure

10. State of the Association Strategic Direction Achieving operational excellence Achieving operational excellence –Enhance internal/external systems –Restructure internal operations –Improved knowledge base –Pursue strategic alliances

11. Whats New…. Just a few new programs and services sourceNTMA.com sourceNTMA.com sourceNTMA.com STA Telecoaching STA Telecoaching Safety, Enviro, HR Resource Centers Safety, Enviro, HR Resource Centers Safety, Enviro, HR Resource Centers Safety, Enviro, HR Resource Centers National Buying Program National Buying Program National Buying Program National Buying Program National Insurance Program National Insurance Program

12. Proven Value 10 Employees 25 Employees 50 Employees Grainger Annual avg. vol. Savings$1,180.00$118.00$2,440.00$244.00$2,910.00$291.00 FreightQuote.com Savings$8,775.00$439.00$4,877.00$244.00$5,909.00$296.00 Long Distance Tele. Annual avg. vol. Savings$667.00$33.00$1,077.00$54.00$1,498.00$75.00 Staples Savings$1,237.00$371.00$1,783.00$534.00$2,140.00$640.00 Total Savings $961.00$1,076.00$1,304.00 Annual Member Dues $744.00$1,083.00$1,523.00 Cost of Membership ($217.00)$7.00$219.00

13. Proven Value Additional Savings Business Management Advisories Safety, Enviro, HR Resource Centers Employee Handbook Reviews Labor Relations Counseling Business/Customer Forecast Reports OCEC Reports Wage & Fringe Benefit Reports Total Non Member $50.00$2,500.00$2,000.00$3,000.00$200.00$1,000.00$250.00$9,000.00MemberFREEFREEFREEFREEFREEFREEFREE$0.00 Savings = $9,000.00

14. Priceless Value How much would it be worth to you? Meeting with peers across the country to openly discuss issues to save you money, increase your productivity, or bring more business to your doorstep. Meeting with peers across the country to openly discuss issues to save you money, increase your productivity, or bring more business to your doorstep. Having your voice heard by your Congressional Representatives Having your voice heard by your Congressional Representatives Understanding how your business is affected by global economics and what you need to do to survive in today’s challenging environment. Understanding how your business is affected by global economics and what you need to do to survive in today’s challenging environment. Access to advise and information when problems arise in your business. Access to advise and information when problems arise in your business. Hundreds? Thousands of Dollars?

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