Illinois Manufacturers' Association

The IMA is excited to host our counterparts from a dozen states across the Midwest for the annual Midwest Manufacturers Association winter meeting in Rosemont. The conference offers a fantastic opportunity for collaboration and informative discussions on state & federal policy and operations including membership, programming, staffing, communications and more!

REMINDER: Join us and experts from Insperity Data on January 22 for our first event of the year in our Cybersecurity Series, where we’ll explore how manufacturers can create a culture of defense and intentional response with their employees. Don’t wait—strengthen your organization’s defense from the inside out. https://ow.ly/WznP50UECmY

The IMA is proud to be an approved HRCI Recertification Provider, offering value to our HR professionals. Since 2023, our programs have been able to award Professional Development Credits (PDCs) from HRCI, whose focus is “setting the standard for HR rigor, excellence and expertise for more than 50 years.” Visit our calendar of events page for upcoming sessions and keep an eye out for future HRCI accredited programs. Opportunities and events are added frequently! https://lnkd.in/gpDfKm6S

The Illinois Manufacturers' Association and the Illinois Manufacturing Caucus are ready to get to work in the legislative session. Special thanks to the four co-chairs of the caucus: Senator Senator Cristina Castro, MBA, State Senator Sue Rezin, Rep. Justin Slaughter and Rep. Amy Elik for their leadership. We have a full year of meetings planned on key topics and some fun tours planned!

REMINDER: Join us on January 28 to learn how manufacturers can take control of their own destiny by applying marketing strategies to help navigate the shift to digital. https://ow.ly/SRax50UEC5x

The Illinois Manufacturers' Association is proud to partner with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to help grow jobs and investment in Illinois. We were proud to participate in trade missions to Canada and Japan, collaborate and offer guidance on the state’s five-year economic plan, partner on the recruitment of PsiQuantum and development of the new Quantum and Microelectronics Park, recruit other manufacturers and more. Team Illinois led by the Governor, Intersect Illinois, DCEO and many partners are aligned and working together. Illinois has come a long way. There are always challenges (budget and energy) but Illinois is open for business and I’ll put up our attributes (location, colleges and universities, workforce, water, infrastructure, transportation system, national labs, and more) against any state in the nation. #BeinIllinois #MadeinIllinois

The IMA was pleased to announce the formation of a new bipartisan and bicameral Illinois Manufacturing Caucus last year - we're looking forward to further educating members of the General Assembly this year about the critical role manufacturing plays in the state’s economy and advancing issues important to the industry, ranging from education and workforce development to energy and tax policies! https://ow.ly/cXz350UEI42

ICYMI: The IMA was proud to release our 2024 Annual Report last week, showcasing an AMAZING past twelve months for Illinois’ manufacturing sector. From events, education programs and forums, advocacy efforts and more, visit our website to view the full report and learn how the IMA is boldly moving makers forward.https://ow.ly/ajUs50UEEzy

It’s a new year, and we’ll soon be asking the big question… what’s the coolest thing made in Illinois in 2025? Coming soon, we’re kicking off our 5th annual #MakersMadnessIL competition, presented by Comcast Business. Start thinking about your submissions – nominations will open February 12! https://lnkd.in/gQnChU9 #StayTuned

We’re excited to work in partnership with Education Systems Center at NIU (EdSystems) in offering a scholarship program to strengthen the manufacturing talent pipeline. The $500 scholarship is available for Illinois students who graduate high school having earned the College and Career Pathway Endorsement (CCPE) in manufacturing and are currently enrolled or in the process of enrolling in an Illinois community college or university for advanced manufacturing, welding, or engineering. ➡️ Illinois Manufacturing Association CCPE Scholarship 2024 (deadline 08/01/2025): https://ow.ly/srn950Svyos