Illinois’ New Paid Leave Law: What Every Manufacturer Needs to Know
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationJoin us to learn about Illinois’ new paid leave law that will require Illinois employers, regardless of size, to offer 40 hours of paid leave to every employee – full and part time – for any reason.
FILL YOUR PIPELINE: Grow Your Prospect Pool Using Digital Marketing
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationJoin us for a webinar program discussing digital marketing tools that can help you expand your reach and find talent.
Still Have Questions about Illinois’ One Day Rest in Seven Act?
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationJoin this informative meeting, as Jason Keller, Assistant Director with the Illinois Department of Labor and his team meets with us again to further explain the Act and give guidance on how manufacturers should implement the rules.
SOLD OUT- IMPROVE PROCESS EFFICIENCIES: Lean Manufacturing Overview with Simulation – DuPage
workNet DuPage 2525 Cabot Dr. - Suite 302, Lisle, ILThis interactive workshop combines comprehensive classroom instruction with the manufacturing simulation of a production facility.
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.
CAPTURE YOUR SUCCESS: 7 Ways to Grow Your Business with Video
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationIn this interactive webinar, you will learn 7 different ways to use video content to grow your business.
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.
BECOME MORE INCLUSIVE: Addressing Safety Culture in a Diverse Workforce
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationJoin us for a webinar program to learn about safety in the workplace, especially with a strong, diverse and inclusive company culture.
FCI & CUI – What Is It and How to Protect It
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationPlan to join us to get a handle on the types of information to be controlled by your CMMC program.
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.
Women of Today’s Manufacturing Breakfast Series: Problem Solving
Superior Joining Technologies 1260 Turret Drive, Machesney Park, IL, United StatesJoin WOTM and the OPSisters for this three-part education series.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Elevate Your Company Culture
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationAttend this webinar to identify what next steps to take to distinguish yourself as an inclusive and welcoming workplace and hear from fellow members creative best practices for the workplace.
ENSURE ONSITE SAFETY: Implement Safety Programs to Protect your Workforce
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationAttend this webinar to get an understanding of safety assessment available to manufacturers.
SOLD OUT – IMPROVE PROCESS EFFICIENCIES: Lean Manufacturing Overview with Simulation – Quad Cities
Western Illinois University – Quad Cities Campus 3300 River Drive, Riverfront Hall, Moline, ILThis interactive workshop combines comprehensive classroom instruction with the manufacturing simulation of a production facility.
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.
CANCELLED: IMPROVE PROCESS EFFICIENCIES: Lean Manufacturing Overview with Simulation – South
Lake Land College 5001 Lake Land Blvd, Mattoon, IL, United StatesThis interactive workshop combines comprehensive classroom instruction with the manufacturing simulation of a production facility.
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.
The CHIPS Act
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationLearn why the CHIPS Act affects all manufacturers, whether they make chips, make products that require chips or are part of a supply chain disrupted by the semiconductor shortage.
SHARE YOUR MESSAGE: Manufacturers Build Trust and Convert Buyers with Content Marketing
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationIn this session you’ll learn how to turn your brand into a trusted resource through content marketing.
Outlook on US Transportation Sector
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationPlease join Bank of America’s Brian Ruddy for an update and outlook on the US Transportation sector and how it impacts manufacturers today and moving forward.
ENSURE DIGITAL INCLUSION: Getting Started on Your Website Accessibility Journey
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationJoin us for an introduction to website accessibility, how to work toward the goal of digital inclusion for all visitors to your website.
EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT STRATEGIES: Retain Your Workforce in 2023
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationThe webinar covers how leaders can boost employee engagement and value by participating in important stages of the employee journey.
Women of Today’s Manufacturing Breakfast Series: Lean MFG Basics
Superior Joining Technologies 1260 Turret Drive, Machesney Park, IL, United StatesJoin WOTM and the OPSisters for this three-part education series.
SOLD OUT- IMPROVE PROCESS EFFICIENCIES: Lean Manufacturing Overview with Simulation – Springfield
Lincoln Land Community College – Trutter Center 2400 Millennium Drive, Springfield, IL, United StatesThis interactive workshop combines comprehensive classroom instruction with the manufacturing simulation of a production facility.
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?
CREATE YOUR NARRATIVE: Why Branding is The Basis of Customer Experience
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationLearn how to develop a strong brand foundation that creates a consistent & valuable customer experience across all marketing channels through content marketing.
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification 2.0 Updates
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationPlease plan to join us for the latest updates on CMMC 2.0
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.
Master the Basics: Diversity and Inclusion
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationJoin Paola Velasquez, IMEC’s DEI Director to discover how companies are approaching diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) to elevate company culture and drive advancements across their organization.
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.
17th Annual ASQ Lean-Sigma Conference at SIUC
SIU-Carbondale Student Center 1255 Lincoln Drive, Carbondale, ILThere will be 4 concurrent tracks with speakers representing diverse manufacturing and service companies, presenting topics in the areas of Six Sigma, Lean Enterprise, Quality, and Reliability.
BETTERING YOUR BUSINESS: DEI and Talent Acquisition RoundTable Discussion
Kankakee Community College 100 College Drive, Kankakee, ILAttend this morning session to have the opportunity to network with fellow manufacturers and hear from the experts!
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.
Women of Today’s Manufacturing Breakfast Series: Character Strengths
Superior Joining Technologies 1260 Turret Drive, Machesney Park, IL, United StatesJoin WOTM and the OPSisters for this three-part education series.
STREAMLINE YOUR OPERATIONS: Transforming Traditional Manufacturing to Smart Manufacturing
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationThis webinar will discuss the advantages and obstacles of transitioning from traditional manufacturing to smart manufacturing.
Talent Solutions: Find & Keep the Great People You Hire
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationAttend this event to learn how to develop a tailored solution that fits within your culture, and that will be sustainable and cost-effective.
IMPROVE PROCESS EFFICIENCIES: Lean Manufacturing Overview with Simulation – Oak Brook
Illinois Manufacturing Association – Oakbrook 1211 W. 22nd St. 1st Floor Conference Center, Oak Brook, ILThis interactive workshop combines comprehensive classroom instruction with the manufacturing simulation of a production facility.
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification – How to Prepare
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationPlease plan to join us for the latest updates on CMMC 2.0
IMPROVE PROCESS EFFICIENCIES: Lean Manufacturing Overview with Simulation – Quincy
John Wood Community College – Main Campus 1301 S 48th St., Quincy, ILThis interactive workshop combines comprehensive classroom instruction with the manufacturing simulation of a production facility.
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.
MOVING MAKERS FORWARD: Manufacturing Workforce Solutions Summit
College of DuPage 425 Fawel Blvd, Glen Ellyn, Illinois, United KingdomJoin your colleagues from around the state for this informative summit on June 15th!
Conducting a Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Self-Assessment
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationJoin us for this hands-on session to help you get started on your self-assessment.