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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.
Women in IL Manufacturing – Finance Beyond the Bottom Line
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationJoin IMEC and the IMA for a discussion on financial topics specific to women in manufacturing, including how to gain confidence and harness this economic power for their personal financial journey.
OPEN NEW DOORS: Supplier Diversity Virtual Panel Discussion
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationA panel of female experts will define supplier diversity and share how companies are implementing supplier diversity practices to expand their markets, drive competition between existing and potential suppliers, and attract new talent.
Supply Chain Challenges & Opportunities Inter-Industry Roundtable
Growmark Tank & Truck Center 240 W. Ashland St., Morton, ILA business leader-led discussion about supply chain pain points and possible solutions.
THINK LONG TERM: Spending & Planning on Technology
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationIn this session, we’ll discuss what to consider in your annual technology planning heading into a new year.
BRANDING YOUR BUSINESS: A Guide to Successful Branding in 2023
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationLearn how the importance of brand consistency can ensure your digital presence matches your offline reputation.
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.
DEFINE YOUR GOALS: Developing a Strategic Plan for Your Organization
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationDiscover how developing a strategic plan for your organization can set you up for success.
ADDRESS LABOR CHALLENGES: In Pursuit of Automation
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationDiscover how to get on the path to bringing automation into your manufacturing operation.
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.
ETIP OFFICE HOURS: Completing the Reimbursement Forms With Live Q&A
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationLearn in this short training what information needs to be included and how to complete reimbursement forms.
PREVENT AND PROTECT: OSHA Safety Hazards Part 3
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationAttend part 3 of a 4-part session to learn the safety hazards and the controls employers are expected to implement to prevent injuries.
DO IT YOURSELF: Generating Website Traffic by Updating Your Website
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationIn this webinar we will cover how YOU can give your website impactful and straightforward updates that will generate website traffic.
PREVENT AND PROTECT: OSHA Health Hazards Part 4
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationIn part 4 of this 4-part session we will discuss hazards & the controls employers are expected to implement to prevent injuries and illness.
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!
BECOME MORE INCLUSIVE: Workplace Safety Training for a Diverse Workforce
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationAttend this webinar to learn how to make your facilities more safe for all your employees.
MITIGATE OPERATIONAL RISKS: Managing Your Supply Chain Processes and Procedures
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationAttend this webinar to get an understanding on how to decrease supply chain risks by evaluating and monitoring your supplier performance.
INCREASE WEBSITE VISIBILITY: SEO Strategies Made Simple
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationJoin us for a fun webinar program that reduces the overwhelm and breaks down SEO into simple steps to help you hit your goals.
DeKalb Area Regional Roundtable: Legislative Updates, Employee Care and Retention Strategies
The Lincoln Inn at Faranda’s 302 Grove Street, DeKalb, IL, United StatesAttend this roundtable as special guests discuss the latest news about Illinois’s workforce policy and legislative efforts, solutions that support employee mental health, and examples of creative employee assistance efforts.
ECOMMERCE FOR MANUFACTURERS: Selling Online 101
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationJoin us for an informative conversation about eCommerce functionality and cart options, including online sales vs. selective RFQs — which is right for your business?
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.
BUILD YOUR TEAM: Introduction into Career Pathways
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationJoin us for a fun webinar program that introduces you into Career Pathways and how to incorporate it into your company.
OSHA Policy Changes Expanded Enforcement
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationJoin us to learn about the new OSHA policy changes that will have a major impact on Illinois manufacturers.
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.
SIMPLIFY YOUR MANUFACTURING: Automation You Can Implement Now
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationJoin us for a webinar program where we’ll dive into automation tactics to help create an easier workflow in the workplace.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!