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IMA Annual Lunch Keynote Panel to Explore the Genesis Mission and the Future of AI-Driven Innovation
IMA Annual Lunch Keynote Panel to Explore the Genesis Mission and the Future of AI-Driven Innovation
Final Day of 2026 “Makers on the Move” Bus Tour Features Visit to Manufacturing Technology Center at Richard J. Daley College in Chicago
Final Day of 2026 “Makers on the Move” Bus Tour Features Visit to Manufacturing Technology Center at Richard J. Daley College in Chicago
“Makers on the Move” Statewide Bus Tour Visits Ferrara Candy Company in Celebration of Manufacturing Month
“Makers on the Move” Statewide Bus Tour Visits Ferrara Candy Company in Celebration of Manufacturing Month
Illinois Manufacturers Celebrate Manufacturing Month with Launch of “Makers on the Move” Bus Tour at TCCI Manufacturing in Decatur
Illinois Manufacturers Celebrate Manufacturing Month with Launch of “Makers on the Move” Bus Tour at TCCI Manufacturing in Decatur
Illinois Manufacturers to Celebrate Manufacturing Month with “Makers on the Move” Statewide Bus Tour
Illinois Manufacturers to Celebrate Manufacturing Month with “Makers on the Move” Statewide Bus Tour
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association Welcomes New Board Members
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association Welcomes New Board Members
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association Announces Partnership With Illinois Environmental Regulatory Group
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association Announces Partnership With Illinois Environmental Regulatory Group
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association Celebrates New Law Expanding Career & Technical Education Opportunities
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association Celebrates New Law Expanding Career & Technical Education Opportunities
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association Announces Scholarship Winners
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association Announces Scholarship Winners
2026 Illinois Manufacturing Hall of Fame Inductees to be Honored
2026 Illinois Manufacturing Hall of Fame Inductees to be Honored
NASA Standard Initiator Named “The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois”
NASA Standard Initiator Named “The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois”
“Makers Madness” Contest Enters Final Round
“Makers Madness” Contest Enters Final Round
Voters Narrow Field to Top 8 Coolest Products Made in Illinois
Voters Narrow Field to Top 8 Coolest Products Made in Illinois
Voters Narrow Field to Top 16 Coolest Products Made in Illinois
Voters Narrow Field to Top 16 Coolest Products Made in Illinois
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association Hosts Food Innovation Day at the State Capitol
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association Hosts Food Innovation Day at the State Capitol
Voting Begins in “Makers Madness” Contest to Name The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois
Voting Begins in “Makers Madness” Contest to Name The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois
Nominations Now Open for 2026 Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Awards
Nominations Now Open for 2026 Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Awards
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association Launches 2026 “Makers Madness” Contest to Name The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association Launches 2026 “Makers Madness” Contest to Name The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association Welcomes New Board Members
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association Welcomes New Board Members
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association Hosts 2025 Annual Luncheon
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association Hosts 2025 Annual Luncheon
Manufacturers Warn Energy Proposal Will Result in Large Electric Rate Hikes for Businesses and Consumers
Manufacturers Warn Energy Proposal Will Result in Large Electric Rate Hikes for Businesses and Consumers
New Report Underscores Importance of International Trade to Manufacturers in Illinois and Across Midwest
New Report Underscores Importance of International Trade to Manufacturers in Illinois and Across Midwest
Business Groups, Organized Labor Release New Report Warning of $1 Trillion Price Tag for Government-Mandated Electrification in Illinois
Business Groups, Organized Labor Release New Report Warning of $1 Trillion Price Tag for Government-Mandated Electrification in Illinois
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association Names Inaugural Winners of Scholarships Honoring Janice Christiansen, Longtime Leader of FlagSource
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association Names Inaugural Winners of Scholarships Honoring Janice Christiansen, Longtime Leader of FlagSource
IMA Encourages Governor Pritzker to Veto SB 328
IMA Encourages Governor Pritzker to Veto SB 328
Illinois Manufacturing Hall of Fame 2025 Inductees Announced
Illinois Manufacturing Hall of Fame 2025 Inductees Announced
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association Statement on Spring 2025 Legislative Session
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association Statement on Spring 2025 Legislative Session
Leading Business Groups Oppose Sweeping Legal Overreach
Leading Business Groups Oppose Sweeping Legal Overreach
Aerial Firefighting Helicopter Refill Pump Named “The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois”
Aerial Firefighting Helicopter Refill Pump Named “The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois”
“Makers Madness” Contest Enters Final Round
“Makers Madness” Contest Enters Final Round
Voters Narrow Field to Top 8 Coolest Products Made in Illinois
Voters Narrow Field to Top 8 Coolest Products Made in Illinois
Voters Narrow Field to Top 16 Coolest Products Made in Illinois
Voters Narrow Field to Top 16 Coolest Products Made in Illinois
Should Manufacturers Create Training Programs for Channel Members?
Should Manufacturers Create Training Programs for Channel Members?
Voting Begins in “Makers Madness” Contest to Name The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois
Voting Begins in “Makers Madness” Contest to Name The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association’s Denzler Named to National Manufacturers Association Board of Directors
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association’s Denzler Named to National Manufacturers Association Board of Directors
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association Welcomes Patrick Schweska as New General Counsel
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association Welcomes Patrick Schweska as New General Counsel
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association Welcomes New Board Members
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association Welcomes New Board Members
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association Launches Sixth Annual “Makers Madness” Contest to Name The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association Launches Sixth Annual “Makers Madness” Contest to Name The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association Hosts 2024 Annual Luncheon
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association Hosts 2024 Annual Luncheon
“Makers on the Move” Statewide Bus Tour Celebrating Manufacturing Month Makes Final Stops in Champaign-Urbana