Rock River Valley Tooling & Machining Association

10/20/2026

A big thank you to our sponsor, Foresight Bank, for helping make the 2026 RRVTMA Member Appreciation Dinner possible!

We’re looking forward to bringing our manufacturing community together for an evening of great food, great company and a little friendly competition. Events like this wouldn’t be possible without the support of our members and partners.

There’s still time to join us—register today and come celebrate with us! https://loom.ly/LLGhhik

10/15/2026

Dinner, drinks, good company—and plenty of chances to walk away a winner. 🎟️

The 2026 RRVTMA Member Appreciation Dinner is coming up, featuring our annual raffle alongside an evening of celebrating the members who keep our manufacturing community strong.

Get your tickets, bring your crew and join us for one of RRVTMA’s most anticipated events of the year. Don’t wait to register—secure your spot at the dinner today! https://loom.ly/LLGhhik

10/13/2026

Don’t wait to save your seat for one of RRVTMA’s biggest nights of the year!

Join us for the 2026 Member Appreciation Dinner—an evening dedicated to celebrating the members who make RRVTMA and our local manufacturing community what they are. Enjoy dinner, drinks, entertainment and plenty of time to connect with fellow members and industry friends.

Spots won’t last forever, so get your group together and register today. We’d love to celebrate with you! https://loom.ly/LLGhhik

10/09/2026

Based in Rockford, Short Partners LLC helps companies across the country find the talent they need to grow. The search and consulting firm specializes in connecting businesses with qualified professionals while providing hands-on communication, a strong talent pipeline, and a cost-effective alternative to traditional retained search.

With deep experience serving the manufacturing and distribution industries, Short Partners understands the people behind successful operations—and the importance of finding the right fit for both the role and the company culture.

Proud to highlight Short Partners LLC as an RRVTMA member and a valuable resource helping manufacturers build strong teams and strengthen our region’s workforce. https://loom.ly/hvowC0I

10/08/2026

Last chance to register! Ticket sales close at noon! 🕛

Registration closes tomorrow at noon for Connect & Grow at Cahoots Rockford! ⏰
Don’t miss your chance to connect with fellow manufacturers and industry professionals for an evening of networking at the new Cahoots Rockford.
Secure your spot before registration closes on October 8 at noon. We hope to see you there! https://loom.ly/UOYETvE

10/07/2026

It's that time again! 🎊
The 2026 RRVTMA Member Dinner & 15th Annual Gun Raffle is Thursday, November 12 at the Hard Rock Casino.
Secure your seat now — tables are filling quickly. https://loom.ly/LLGhhik

10/07/2026

Registration closes tomorrow at noon for Connect & Grow at Cahoots Rockford! ⏰
Don’t miss your chance to connect with fellow manufacturers and industry professionals for an evening of networking at the new Cahoots Rockford.
Secure your spot before registration closes on October 8 at noon. We hope to see you there! https://loom.ly/UOYETvE

09/29/2026

Join RRVTMA for Connect & Grow at Cahoots Rockford on October 18 from 5:30–8:30 p.m. Meet fellow manufacturers, industry professionals and RRVTMA members for an evening of networking at the new Cahoots Rockford.

📍 Cahoots Rockford
📅 October 18 | 5:30–8:30 p.m.
🎟️ $25 Members | $49 Non-Members

Thank you to Lake Ridge Bank for sponsoring the event!

Registration closes October 8 at noon. Secure your spot today: https://loom.ly/UOYETvE

09/21/2026

Since the '40s, Versatool & Die machining and Engineering has been putting precision manufacturing expertise to work in Beloit, Wisconsin. A second-generation, family-owned company, VersaTool specializes in the design and build of progressive stamping dies, precision machining, tooling, fixtures, CNC machining, Wire EDM, short-run stampings, and more. VersaTool & Die's President Matt Baker sits on the RRVTMA board as a Trustee.

With a skilled team of machinists, tool and die makers, assemblers, and design engineers, VersaTool combines decades of experience with advanced equipment to deliver high-quality tooling and machined components.

Proud to highlight VersaTool & Die as an RRVTMA member and a longtime part of the region’s precision manufacturing community. https://loom.ly/r2EOL_Qsits

09/17/2026

Connect, grow and get to know your local manufacturing community!

Join RRVTMA for an evening of networking at the new Cahoots Rockford on October 15 from 5:30–8:30 p.m. Connect with fellow industry professionals, build new relationships and catch up with familiar faces outside the shop.

Members: $25
Non-Members: $49

Registration closes October 8 at noon. Secure your spot today!

Thank you to Lake Ridge Bank for sponsoring the event!