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For Immediate Release: WHAT: The Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) is presenting a virtual book launch of its new book, “Made In Illinois: A Modern Playbook for […]

Cook County, IL (April 12, 2020) – Cook County Board President Preckwinkle, the Chicago Metro Metal Consortium (CMMC), and the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) will […]

Over 1,000 Cook County manufacturers shed insight on what they need to move forward from disruption. Together, Cook County and IMEC gathered these insights to inform […]

Peoria, IL – February 3, 2021: Today, IMEC, the Illinois affiliate of the U.S Commerce NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) National Network, launched the Move Ahead […]

Peoria, IL – (October 30, 2020) IMEC has announced four organizations as recipients of the IMEC Recognition Program’s 2020 Awards for Excellence. The high-performing organizations were evaluated […]

New Cybersecurity webinar series to help defense contractors meet Department of Defense cybersecurity requirements so they can maintain their contracts. Peoria, IL – September 10, 2020:  […]

Illinois machine shops eligible for exclusive access to market research to achieve global competitiveness Peoria, IL. Aug. 11, 2020 – Illinois machine shops are a critical component […]

IMEC seeks 80 small and mid-sized manufacturers to be part of an exclusive group to advance their Industry 4.0 adoption success. If selected, these companies will […]

Bensenville, IL. April 23, 2020 – Like most manufacturers across the country, Illinois manufacturers are answering the call of duty to help front-line COVID-19 warriors. Many […]

Kane County, IL (February 26, 2020) – IMEC celebrates Janus Remote Communication as the first recipient of the Illinois Manufacturing Innovation Voucher, receiving matching funds that […]

Peoria, IL – February 6, 2020: IMEC enlisted the W.E Upjohn Institute to analyze the overall effect of the organization’s projects on Illinois’ economic development. The […]

Four-year evaluation of IMEC’s Genesis initiative in Illinois found benefits for businesses and workers Chicago, IL (12/18/19) – A new evaluation report from the Aspen Institute […]