Strategy
Attitude is Everything (October – November 2020)
Zoom Details provided upon registrationMaking small, positive and continuous changes to your attitudes and habits will improve your productivity and performance.
Fourth Revolution Awards
Virtual Meeting Host will provide login details after registrationThe Fourth Revolution Awards celebrates regional manufacturing for its leadership and innovation as the industry stands on the brink of a new technological revolution.
Cybersecurity Resiliency for Defense Contractors Webinar Series – Session 2: DFARS & CMMC Overview
Virtual Training Login will be provided by facilitator6-part series for DoD manufacturers, outlining the steps to protect all data & information, as well as the future of their business.
The Financial Benefits of a Neurodiverse Environment Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationTo address the manufacturing labor gap, learn how creating an autism-ready work environment can improve productivity and your bottom line.
2020 Baldrige Fall Virtual Conference: Excellence on Tap
Virtual Training Login will be provided by facilitatorREGISTER RESILIENCE, AGILITY & INNOVATION Excellence on Tap is the theme of the 2020 Baldrige Fall Conference. This popular live streamed conference features presentations from national and state Baldrige […]
Cybersecurity Resiliency for Defense Contractors Webinar Series – Session 3: DFARS NIST 800-171 Compliance Process
Virtual Training Login will be provided by facilitator6-part series for DoD manufacturers, outlining the steps to protect all data & information, as well as the future of their business.
Manufacturing Leader Buzz Session: Grow, Groom and Nurture Your Team
Virtual Training Login will be provided by facilitatorWebinars are helpful. Talking with peers is vital. We’ve designed a unique opportunity to share with peers the tips and strategies that guide you and your […]
COVID-19, the Recession, and the Impact on Manufacturing Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationREGISTER From the perspective of a veteran economist, what are the impacts of COVID-19 and the recession on the manufacturing industry? This webinar will focus on […]
Cybersecurity Resiliency for Defense Contractors Webinar Series – Session 4: Cybersecurity Compliance – Real Company Examples
Virtual Training Login will be provided by facilitatorREGISTER The 6-part Cybersecurity Resiliency for Defense Contractors webinar series will meet every Thursday between October and November 12, from 10:00am to 11:30am. With the Department […]
Cybersecurity Resiliency for Defense Contractors Webinar Series – Session 5: CMMC Breakdown
Virtual Training Login will be provided by facilitatorREGISTER The 6-part Cybersecurity Resiliency for Defense Contractors webinar series will meet every Thursday between October and November 12, from 10:00am to 11:30am. With the Department […]
Better Every Day: Managing for Daily Improvement Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationHighlighting how a consistent focus on day-to-day continuous improvement can impact the long-term success of excellence at your company.
SKILLS TO PROTECT: Cutting Edge Certification for Cybersecurity Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationEnsure your workforce is well-trained to manage mission critical systems including cybersecurity awareness & preparedness with Certified Mission Critical Professionals on your team.
Implementing a Food Safety Culture Aligned with Operational Excellence Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationLearn how your food manufacturing business can benefit from aligning operational excellence with a positive food safety culture.
Creating Competitive Futures: Looking Back to Look Forward Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationPerspectives from IMEC’s President, including lessons from the challenges and disruptions of 2020 and how to build for excellence in 2021.
Stop Selling Naked: Adapt and Learn to Sell Virtually webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationLearn the skills your salespeople need to be effective in virtual selling and key ideas to develop a sales strategy for the virtual world.
2021 IMEC Awards for Excellence – Intent to Apply Deadline
To participate in the 2021 IMEC Awards for Excellence cycle, organizations must submit an Intent to Apply Packet by April 2, 2021 to determine eligibility.
Baldrige 2021 Quest for Excellence Virtual Conference
Virtual Meeting Host will provide login details after registrationQuest for Excellence 2021 is the leading conference to learn best performance management practices directly from national Baldrige Award recipients.
2021 Examiner Application Deadline: IMEC Excellence Recognition Program
Professional development for quality-driven professionals who collaborate to assess the organizations that apply for the annual IMEC Awards for Excellence. They’re also tasked with developing the valuable feedback reports that applicant organizations use to advance their processes, empower their workforce, and achieve the results they want.
FRAME THE FUTURE: IMEC Post-Conference Sessions on Performance Excellence
Virtual Training Login will be provided by facilitatorFollowing the IMEC Conference on Enterprise Excellence, take the next steps to outline your organizational path to organizational excellence.
FRAME THE FUTURE: IMEC Post-Conference Sessions on Performance Excellence
Virtual Training Login will be provided by facilitatorFollowing the IMEC Conference on Enterprise Excellence, take the next steps to outline your organizational path to organizational excellence.
WHAT’S IT WORTH: Valuation Concepts and Making it Work for You Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationValuing a business has evolved, and this session will outline how the purpose of an appraisal impacts the value and how to increase value.
Creating a Culture of Excellence | VIA Culture Day 2021
Aurora Country Club 1548 Prairie Street, Aurora, ILLearn how to build the culture you desire, using a framework to guide your development and benchmark to high-performing organizations.
MAP THE PROCESS: Uncover Opportunities for Improvement with SIPOC Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationSession highlights process mapping as a guide for continuous improvement, focusing in on supplier/customer connections – or disconnections.
ExporTech Virtual Cohort, Summer 2021 | Application Deadline
Application DeadlineRegistration is open for ExporTech, a national program that assists manufacturers to develop a strategic and proactive approach to exporting.
FRAME THE FUTURE: Build Your Operating Model for Performance Excellence
Virtual Training Login will be provided by facilitatorLearn how to turn a performance excellence framework into your guide to developing an operating model for organizational improvement.
FRAME THE FUTURE: Performance Excellence to Boost your Company Strategy Training
Virtual Training Login will be provided by facilitatorLearn how to turn a performance excellence framework into your guide to developing an operating model for organizational improvement.
PASS THE TORCH: Where to Begin to Create an Effective Succession Plan Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationHighlighting how succession planning supports strategic planning and the future of work to help organizations continue to evolve and thrive.
BE THE CHANGE: Corporate Social Responsibility – Doing Good to Do Better Workshop for Illinois Manufacturers
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationThe first of 3 sessions about CSR, introducing why the integration of social concerns into operations is good business for manufacturers.
SAFE AND SOUND: Safety and Health in Southern Illinois
Dunn-Richmond Economic Development Center 1740 Innovation Dr., Carbondale, ILLearn best practices for creating a safe and healthy workplace for your team, as we celebrate Safe & Sound Week across Southern Illinois.
BE THE CHANGE: Corporate Social Responsibility – Incorporating CSR into Your Brand Workshop for Illinois Manufacturers
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationSession 2 of 3 on CSR, highlighting how CSR positively impacts recruiting and retaining top talent + branding as a good corporate citizen.
BE THE CHANGE: Corporate Social Responsibility – Leadership for a Changing World Workshop for Illinois Manufacturers
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationThe final session on CSR, outlining how inclusive leaders can develop a diverse and inclusive team for improved productivity & engagement.
ExporTech Virtual Cohort, Fall 2021 | Application Deadline
Application DeadlineRegistration is open for ExporTech, a national program that assists manufacturers to develop a strategic and proactive approach to exporting.
Celebration of Manufacturing Expo and Dinner | Rockford Chamber of Commerce
Embassy Suites by Hilton Rockford Riverfront & Rockford Conference Center, 416 S Main St, Rockford, ILJoin with your Northern Illinois neighbors to celebrate the people and companies who make manufacturing thrive in the region.
SUPPLY CHAIN SERIES | Supply Chain and Policy: Past, Present and Future Virtual Panel
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationSupply chain disruptions are more common and more disruptive. How can you identify vulnerabilities – and prepare to respond?
SPARK SALES GROWTH: Do-It-With-You Digital Sales and eCommerce Training Program
Virtual Training Login will be provided by facilitatorAnnouncing an 8-week series with small group training and 1-on-1 working sessions to strengthen digital sales and your eCommerce presence.
SUPPLY CHAIN SERIES | Reimagining the Supply Chain: Creating a More Agile Approach Panel
Virtual Meeting Host will provide login details after registrationSupply chain disruptions are more common and more disruptive. How do you build a resilient supply chain, in this time of globalization?
Benefits Beyond the Paycheck: Exploring what Matters Most to Employees
Zoom Details provided upon registrationHear from local workforce resource providers and DeKalb County employers who are successfully developing current employees and attracting new talent.
HR Brainstorming Zoom Session
Zoom Details provided upon registrationJoin IMEC and the Greater Northwest Chicago Development Corporation to learn from other HR professionals and share experiences and knowledge while supporting one another’s challenges and successes.
SUPPLY CHAIN SERIES | Supply Chain Reshoring: Fact or Fiction? Panel
mHUB 965 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, ILSupply chain disruptions are more common and more disruptive. What are the benefits of – and how do you – return production to the US?
Elevating Your Game — Educational Series: ESG + DEI, The New Equation with Women in Manufacturing Illinois
Cooper’s Hawk Winery 6731 Dempster Street, Morton Grove, ILJoin WiM Illinois for a networking event and interactive presentation by RSM on ESG. After the presentation, attendees will listen to a panel discussion on ESG + DEI and how to align profit with purpose.
PROTECT AGAINST THREATS: Cyber Insurance Tsunami Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationThis session provides an understanding of the basics of cyber insurance and what it does and does not provide for your business.
PLAN AND PROSPER: Economic Insights into the Opportunities and Risks Ahead Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationJoin IMEC and ITR Economics for a discussion on business responses, tactics, and strategies given the projected changes in the economy.
Recruiting and Retention in Today’s Manufacturing Environment Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationThis webinar explores tips and strategies for success in your recruiting efforts amid the current job market, including incentives to get employees to stay.
EXPAND YOUR REACH: Growth Marketing in a Digital World Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationIn this session, we will look at the most effective marketing strategies and resources small manufacturers should consider when trying to expand their reach and find new audiences.
GENERATE MORE LEADS: How to Refine your Lead Processes Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationLearn how to build your sales funnel, then keep in touch with your prospects so your company stays top of mind when a need arises.
Illinois Energy Market Update Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationJoin us to get updates on factors affecting energy prices, and hear answers to energy questions from businesses like yours.
Preparing for and Managing an OSHA Investigation Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationDiscover the tools you need in your toolkit to effectively prepare, assert your rights, and manage the flow of information during OSHA inspections.
SUSTAIN SALES GROWTH: Do More with Less in an Online World Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationBuild customer relationships using a strategic online marketing plan – putting you in the right place at the right time for your clients.
GROW YOUR BUSINESS: The Power of LinkedIn for Exponential Growth Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationLearn how to create ongoing engagement with your target audience on LinkedIn using proven strategies and best practices.
KEEP IT SIMPLE: Marketing Automation for Manufacturers Virtual Lunch and Learn
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationJoin us to learn why and how to implement marketing automation to drive sales, and gain a key advantage in your marketing strategy.
FIND NEW CUSTOMERS: What You Need to Know About Inbound & Outbound Marketing in 2022 Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationJoin us to learn effective inbound and outbound strategies to drive traffic and ensure a good user experience.
Insights into the Future of the Illinois Manufacturing Sector
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationJoin us for the 2022 State of Manufacturing Address presented by Bank of America and the Illinois Manufacturers Association.
Cybersecurity Today – Building Your Company’s Security, Reliability and Resiliency
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationUnderstand different types of cyberattacks and improve your company’s security, resiliency, and reliability with the tools and resources you will learn in this webinar.
ATTRACT AND RETAIN: HR Best Practices for Manufacturers Virtual 4-Part Series – Session 1
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationThis first session of a 4-part series will explore the ever-changing landscape of workforce development. Attendees will be introduced to best practices in attraction and retention strategies that help their organization become an employer of choice.
ATTRACT AND RETAIN: HR Best Practices for Manufacturers Virtual 4-Part Series – Session 2
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationThe second session of the 4-part series will look at how to leverage your brand to attract top talent and retain your current workforce.
ATTRACT AND RETAIN: HR Best Practices for Manufacturers Virtual 4-Part Series – Session 3
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationThis session of a 4-part series will help attendees understand how to implement new learning and development programs that align to the way millennials and Gen Z individuals learn, so they can better attract and retain these generations.
Best Practices for Dealing with Financially Distressed Customers and a Distressed Supply Chain
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationLearn how to minimize your risk and maximize your recovery when dealing with financially distressed customers, particularly during the current supply chain crisis.
MxD Cybersecurity Roadshow: Securing the Manufacturing Supply Chain
Northern Illinois University Holmes Student Center 340 Carroll Avenue, DeKalb, IL, United StatesAttend to learn deployable tactics that SMMs can use to reduce cyber risk in their organization, including a live demonstration of multiple cyber-attacks that are common in an industrial environment and actions to take to appropriately respond.
The Future Of Manufacturing: Navigating Key Influences – Workforce, Automation, and Innovation
Peoria Production Solutions 2029 W Townline Rd., Peoria, IL, United StatesJoin us in Peoria to gain a better understanding of the industrial landscape today and plan for the future of Illinois Manufacturing.
ATTRACT AND RETAIN: HR Best Practices for Manufacturers Virtual 4-Part Series – Session 4
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationIn the final session of the 4-part series you will learn best practices in Onboarding and OJT that can directly impact your retention rates and keep employees engaged from the moment they walk in the door and throughout their career.
Hazard Recognition: Identifying the Hidden Dangers in Your Workplace
Hyatt Regency Schaumburg 1700 East Golf Road, Schaumburg, ILJoin us as we kick off National Safety Month by looking at how to establish a process that emphasizes the importance of safety and health and sets in place safety leadership.
SOLVE LABOR CHALLENGES: Second Chance Hiring – the Untapped Talent Pool Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationJoin us to explore how you can grow your labor force by offering employment pathways for people with criminal records – a benefit to your business and the community.
Business Accounting Training: Build Your Financial Literacy to Grow Your Business Webinar Series – Session 1: Business Accounting 101: Basic Concepts
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationLearn the basic concepts of accounting that can assist small business owners to establish recordkeeping and reporting practices that will save them time, trouble, and money in the long run.
Moving Makers Forward: Manufacturing Workforce Solutions Summit
Illinois State University Bone Student Center 200 N University St, Normal, ILThis one-day summit invites attendees to take a deep dive into creative and effective solutions to help manufacturers access quality talent and build their workforce.
Business Accounting Training: Build Your Financial Literacy to Grow Your Business Webinar Series – Session 2: Business Accounting 201 – Concepts into Action
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationThis session will explore the three core financial statements of a business and how these statements provide clues about the financial well-being of the company, as well as ways these statements can be used to improve the cash flow and profitability of the business.
Unlock the Mysteries of OSHA’s Lockout/Tagout Rule Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationThis webinar will highlight the most frequently cited aspects of the LOTO rule, explain some of the most misunderstood provisions of the rule, and review some simple steps you can take to improve your LOTO program.
South Central Regional Roundtable
AM Transport Services 1903 Miller Dr., Olney, IL62450Join your fellow manufacturers at this fun and festive gathering to greet each other, share our stories and honor the resiliency that got us and manufacturing through the last two years.
2022 Workers’ Compensation Symposium
Kokopelli Event Center 1527 Champions Drive, Marion, ILJoin us for the 2022 Worker’s Compensation Symposium
Business Accounting Training: Build Your Financial Literacy to Grow Your Business Webinar Series – Session 3: Application of Concepts using QuickBooks – Basics
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationThis morning session will help you discover the hidden powers of Quickbooks and teach you how to apply your knowledge to use the software effectively.
Business Accounting Training: Build Your Financial Literacy to Grow Your Business Webinar Series – Session 4: Application of Concepts using QuickBooks – Advanced
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationTake your Quickbooks knowledge and application to the next level. This training session dives into ways to use Quickbooks to scale your business – to work smarter, faster, and be more productive with less stress.
Manufacturing X.0 Midwest
Swissotel Chicago 323 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, ILThe event for Industry X.0 leaders – hear from Midwestern and national manufacturing leaders teaching peers, in detail, how to take advantage of the competitive edge that technology offers, and advance digital transformation journeys.
OSHA Workplace Safety & Enforcement Update
Peoria Innovation Hub 801 W Main St., Peoria, ILHear the latest updates from OSHA including current enforcement priorities, compliance assistance opportunities and an overview of national, regional, and local emphasis programs.
STRENGTHEN ONLINE PRESENCE: How to Make a Great First Impression in the Digital World Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationIn this webinar, we will explore how to view your online presence through the lens of your target audience albeit your existing customer, potential customer, workforce, and applicants.
DOMINATE THE GAME: Creating a Winning SEO Strategy to Generate Leads and Top-Line Growth – A Virtual Panel
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationJoin us to hear directly from Illinois manufacturers who achieve continuous, quantifiable success in their SEO strategies, and how you can do the same to grow you business and diversify your customer base.
UNCOVER HIDDEN COSTS: How to Calculate and Reduce Turnover Costs Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationJoin us to learn how to identify your company’s true cost of turnover and the actions you can take to reduce loss.
CLOSE THE GAP: Bridging the Disconnect Between C-level Goals and Shop Floor Execution to Drive Results Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationExplore some of the root cause issues getting in the way of desired results and systems that can be implemented to reach the strategic goals and objectives.