Leadership
INNOVATION FORWARD: Made in Elk Grove Manufacturing & Technology Expo 2022
Elk Grove High School 500 W Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove Village, IL, United StatesThe annual Made in Elk Grove Expo provides OEMs, manufacturers, and future manufacturers a unique opportunity to meet potential partners, expand your network, and localize your supply chain.
Best Practices with Audit and Incident Reports
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationExplore the benefits of conducting audits and investigations to improve safety and compliance.
13th Annual Midwest Government Contracting Symposium
Vibrant Arena at The Mark 1201 River Drive, Moline, IL, United StatesThe IA-IL Chapter of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) is hosting the 13th Annual Midwest Government Contracting Symposium.
Women in Manufacturing: How to Communicate so People Will Listen!
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationJoin us for our next fast paced program where fellow IMA member BreakThrough Results will discuss communication topics specific to women, both personally and in the workplace
Executive Forum – KPI’s Role in Recession-Proofing Your Business
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationJoin IMA President & CEO Mark Denzler at this small and exclusive forum of CEO’s and executive leadership for the IMA Executive Forum
YOUR AI JOURNEY: What you need to know and where to start
University of Illinois Chicago WebinarJoin Online University of Illinois at Chicago November 9 to meet Experts on Artificial Intelligence and Manufacturing.
Data Integrated Manufacturing Workshop Webinar
University of Illinois Chicago WebinarIllinois manufacturers and other interested parties are invited to attend a half-day workshop at University of Illinois at Chicago to learn how machine learning Artificial Intelligence can support a manufacturing businesses.
OPPORTUNITIES AND RISKS: Automotive Electrification in Illinois Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationJoin us for an overview of the rapid electrification taking place in the automotive industry in Illinois and learn how to minimize the risks and maximize the growth opportunities.
RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION : HR Online Forum
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationBe part of the IMA’S HR forum will provide you with the guidance and support to help you not only do your job well, but to provide you the tools to excel as an HR professional.
Bootcamp: Goal Setting to Grow Your Business
Custom Direct 715 E. Irving Park Rd, Roselle, IL, United StatesJoin a roundtable discussion of manufacturers and growth-oriented strategy experts to begin your path to successful goal setting, and business strategy development.
IMA Annual Environmental Conference
South Suburban College | Oak Forest Center 16333 S. Kilbourn Ave., Oak Forest, ILJoin us for an overview of the rapid electrification taking place in the automotive industry in Illinois and learn how to minimize the risks and maximize the growth opportunities.
WOMEN IN IL MANUFACTURING: Building Your Brand
Embassy Suites RiverFront Peoria Embassy Suites East Peoria Conference Center, Peoria, ILJoin us in Peoria for a thought provoking discussion on building your brand and a chance to build your network with women in manufacturing.
ENGAGE YOUR WORKFORCE: Best Practices for Talent Acquisition and Retention
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationJoin us to learn how to apply the best practices to keep your current employees and attract new ones.
MONITOR AND EVALUATE : ISO 9001:2015 & AS9100 Internal Auditor Training
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationISO 9001:2015 and/or AS9100 starts with strong internal auditors. Enhance your Organization’s QMS and Internal Auditing Training.
PREVENT AND PROTECT: OSHA National and Regional Emphasis Programs Part 2
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationLearn in part 2 of a 4-part session about the OSHA’s National and Regional emphasis programs.
REMOVE THE ROADBLOCKS: How to Get ‘Unstuck’ Personally & Professionally
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationJoin us to receive a step-by-step process on how to guide yourself and even others to regain, purpose, power, and possibility.
HEALTH AND SAFETY: Annual SIOSH/SAFETYCON Day Conference
Southern Illinois University EdwardsvilleApply for the SIOSH and SafetyCon award by December 31, 2022 and save the date for the SIOSH/ SafetyCon Day Conference on January 30, 2023 to hear from keynote speaker, Shae Birkey of Caterpillar, participate in breakout sessions, and enjoy the awards ceremony!
Identifying Energy Efficiency and Money Saving Opportunities for Industrial and Manufacturing Facilities
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationRegister for this webinar to hear about the opportunities IMEC, the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development’s Department of Planning and Development, as well as the 2023 ComEd Energy Efficiency Program have to offer.
TRAINING WITHIN INDUSTRY: An Overview of Job Methods Training Sessions
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationAttend this webinar to get an understanding of the job methods training sessions.
TRAINING WITHIN INDUSTRY: An Overview of Job Methods Training Sessions
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationAttend this webinar to get an understanding of the job methods training sessions.
TRAINING WITHIN INDUSTRY: Job Relations Training Sessions at Lincoln Land Community College
Lincoln Land Community College 5250 Shepherd Rd, Springfield, IL, United StatesRegister for this Job Relations Training Course in partnership with Lincoln Land Community College that will teach skills in how to drive employee performance, training, and engagement.
POSTPONED: ADVANCE YOUR WORKFORCE: Solving Workforce Challenges Through Customized Training and New Technologies
RE3DTECH 2441 Commerce Dr, Libertyville, IL, United StatesAttend to learn how embracing new technologies and upskilling your employees to use them is key to improving your overall operations.
COOK COUNTY MANUFACTURING REINVENTED: Learn How to Apply to this Grant Funded Opportunity
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationJoin IMEC and Cook County as they walk through everything you need to know about the Cook County Manufacturing Reinvented Grant.
FUTURE OF WORKFORCE: Training and Retaining Symposium
John Wood Community College – Main Campus 1301 S 48th St., Quincy, ILAttend this event as we will investigate solutions to the impending worker shortage and skills gaps for manufacturers through innovative approaches to help manufacturers train and retain as well as tour of Knapheide’s facilities.
DEVELOP INFLUENTIAL LEADERS: Provide your Supervisors with Skills to Build Positive Employee Relations
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationJoin us for a webinar program to learn about how to develop leaders and engage your workforce.
GAIN COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE: Learn Tools to Help Identify your Employees’ Needs
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationLearn how to properly measure engagement to see what is driving your workforce. Allowing prioritization of various topics such as additional training, employee development options, feedback.
Section 174 – Changes in R&D Expenses and Amortization
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationJoin us for this timely update by on federal tax policy and important R&D changes.
POSTPONED: NO EXCUSES INNOVATION: Interactive Workshop for Innovative Manufacturing Leaders
NIU Conference Center – Naperville 1120 E. Diehl Rd, Naperville, ILAttend this interactive workshop led by Bruce A. Vojak to take what you are already doing well and find new and innovative ways to raise the bar.
HR Online Forum: What Employers Need to Know Now
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationJoin Scott Cruz, Labor and Employment attorney as he answers your HR related questions and discusses an array of legal issues affecting manufacturers.
Getting Ready for International Trade 5-Part Webinar Series – Part 1: Readiness to Export
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationThis is the start of a five series webinar. Today’s session looks at the questions – what is an exportable product or service, and when is a company ready to export?
Community of Resources for Manufacturers: Educate, Participate, & Celebrate
South Suburban College 15800 State St, South Holland, IllinoisOn April 25th, join us to celebrate and learn from industry leaders and community partners about the resources and tools available for Suburban Cook County Manufacturers.
The DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) Certification Process
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationThe DBE Program, administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), provides minorities, women, and other eligible small businesses an opportunity to participate in highway, mass transit, and airport contracts that are federal AND state funded.
IMA 2023 Business Day
President Abraham Lincoln Springfield Hotel 701 E Adams St., Springfield, IL, United StatesIMA’s 2023 Business Day is a unique opportunity to hear from leading policymakers in Illinois, help the IMA deliver our message of job growth and prosperity, and help legislators understand the impact of their actions on Illinois manufacturing.
SOLVE WORKFORCE CHALLENGES: Building an Engaged and Productive Workforce with Lean Manufacturing Principles
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationAttend this webinar to explore how the adoption of lean manufacturing practices can assist your business in addressing workforce-related obstacles by boosting efficiency, reducing wastage, and encouraging employee involvement.
Cook County Manufacturing Reinvented: A Lunch and Learn
Precision Zone 100 Chaddick Drive, Wheeling, IL, United StatesJoin Commissioner Scott Britton, The Greater Wheeling Area Chamber, IMEC, and the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development to learn about this grant opportunity for qualifying suburban Cook County manufacturers.
Community of Resources for Manufacturers: Educate, Participate, & Celebrate
South Suburban College 16333 South Kilbourn Avenue, Oak Forest, IL, United StatesOn May 1st, join us to celebrate and learn from industry leaders and community partners about the resources and tools available for Suburban Cook County Manufacturers.
Getting Ready for International Trade 5-Part Webinar Series – Part 2: Where to Export
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationThis second webinar in our five-part series discusses the single most critical decision a company needs to make in its export journey: where to export.
COB Thought Leadership Series
Governors State University 1 University Pkwy, University Park, IL, United StatesThis event will bring policy makers, private sector leaders, and other stakeholders to share progresses, discuss opportunities and challenges they are still facing in galvanizing towards this bold vision.