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MAC2022: Midwest Aerospace Conference
Embassy Suites by Hilton Rockford Riverfront & Rockford Conference Center, 416 S Main St, Rockford, ILMAC2022 features workshops, matchmaking, exhibitions, and presentations tackling key topics in the aerospace industry from cybersecurity to supply chain development.
RETAIN YOUR TEAM: From the Great Resignation, to the Great Retention Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationJoin us to get ideas for what employers can do to improve their employee experience.
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.
Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (“BIPA”) Update: What You Need to Know Now About its Impact and Legislative Efforts to Reform
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationJoin us for this opportunity to discuss the current state of BIPA litigation in Illinois, including trends and new theories from the plaintiffs’ bar and learn about legislative efforts for reform.
Senior Design Demonstration Day – Northern Illinois University
NIU Convocation Center 1525 Lincoln Highway, Dekalb, IL, United StatesOver 150 students at NUI will showcase their innovative engineering and technology senior projects and designs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
IMPROVE EMPLOYEE ATTENDANCE: Beyond Perfect Attendance Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationJoin us to learn strategies to improve employee attendance and review various attendance policy options and benefits.
CWFA 10 Years of Impact Celebration
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationCelebrating Chicago Workforce Funder Alliance’s 10 Years of Impact, and the partnership with IMEC to help companies meet long-term goals through improving workforce development, processes, and products.
Executive Forum – Building Your Talent Pipeline Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationHow can industrial companies educate the next generation on the opportunities in manufacturing and build a robust talent pool to be well-positioned for the future? This forum will discuss creative strategies and provide practical applications to build and engage a sustainable talent pipeline for long-term success.
Employee Handbooks Workshop: Is Yours up to Date?
Illinois Manufacturing Association – Oakbrook 1211 W. 22nd St. 1st Floor Conference Center, Oak Brook, ILThis workshop will discuss new laws Illinois employers need to include in employee handbooks and their obligations based on these new laws.
BUILD YOUR TEAM: Career Pathways in Manufacturing Lunch and Learn
John Wood Community College – Workforce Development Center 4220 Kochs Lane, Room W112, Quincy, ILJoin IMEC and John Wood Community College Workforce Development center for a lunch and learn that explains how to solve training challenges and build a workforce of the future with Career Pathways.
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CONFERENCE: Insights and Perspectives for Manufacturers
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationHear directly from experts as we take a deep dive into what’s working effectively with Illinois’ Workers Compensation system to protect employees and employers, and walk away with new ideas, connections, and inspiration.
SOLVE WORKFORCE CHALLENGES: New Approaches to Address the Labor Shortage and Skills Gap
Fusion OEM 6951 High Grove Blvd, Burr Ridge, ILManufacturing leaders are invited to learn about various paths they can take to recruit and retain a talent pipeline with quality candidates.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.