South Central Regional Roundtable

AM Transport Services 1903 Miller Dr., Olney, IL62450

Join 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

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Join 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

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A 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.

PREVENT AND PROTECT: OSHA Safety Hazards Part 3

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Attend part 3 of a 4-part session to learn the safety hazards and the controls employers are expected to implement to prevent injuries.

PREVENT AND PROTECT: OSHA Health Hazards Part 4

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In 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 Edwardsville

Apply 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!

ECOMMERCE FOR MANUFACTURERS: Selling Online 101

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Join us for an informative conversation about eCommerce functionality and cart options, including online sales vs. selective RFQs — which is right for your business?

BUILD YOUR TEAM: Introduction into Career Pathways

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Join 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

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Join us to learn about the new OSHA policy changes that will have a major impact on Illinois manufacturers.

Illinois’ New Paid Leave Law: What Every Manufacturer Needs to Know

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Join 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.

Still Have Questions about Illinois’ One Day Rest in Seven Act?

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Join 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.

FUTURE OF WORKFORCE: Training and Retaining Symposium

John Wood Community College – Main Campus 1301 S 48th St., Quincy, IL

Attend 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.

Master the Basics: Diversity and Inclusion

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Join 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.

$5

IMA 2023 Business Day

President Abraham Lincoln Springfield Hotel 701 E Adams St., Springfield, IL, United States

IMA’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, IL

There 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.