March 3, 2023

Cook County and Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) announce new 2023 round of applications for Manufacturing Reinvented

Peoria, IL. March 3, 2023. – Today, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) announced the first round of 2023 […]
February 21, 2023

Cyber-Safe Incentive Program for Illinois Small to Mid-Sized Manufacturers Announced by IMEC

Peoria, IL. February 21, 2023. – The Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) has created the Cyber-Safe Incentive Program for Illinois small to mid-sized manufacturers, which was […]
January 27, 2023

Waubonsee to Partner with the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center to Address the Needs of Area Manufacturers Through Skilled to Build Grant

Sugar Grove, IL. January 26, 2023. – Waubonsee Community College was recently awarded one of eight Illinois Skilled to Build grants in the amount of $50,000 […]
November 30, 2022

Cook County and Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) Announce New Round of Applications for Manufacturing Reinvented Program

Cook County, IL. November 30, 2022. – Today, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) announced a new round of […]
November 15, 2022

IMEC Apprenticeship Program Supports Illinois’ Commitment to Electric Vehicle Transition

Illinois manufacturers have a new resource to equip their workforce to meet the changing demands of the electrical vehicle transition and its supply chain. Peoria, IL. […]
November 9, 2022

Opportunities and Challenges for Illinois Automakers in Electric Car Transition Detailed by IMEC and IMA Report

Illinois manufacturers in the automotive supply chain are due for new challenges and opportunities from shift toward electric, according to new report.  Peoria, IL. November 9, […]
October 6, 2022

Illinois Manufacturers to Celebrate Manufacturing Month with Launch of “Makers on the Move” Statewide Bus Tour

Tour will visit manufacturing facilities, colleges and high schools across Illinois to highlight exciting job opportunities in the diverse, innovative industry.  Springfield, IL. October 6, 2022 […]
September 21, 2022

IMEC and IMA release the Skilled to Build Grant Program for Community Colleges to Help Develop the Future Illinois Manufacturing Workforce

The Skilled to Build grant program is an opportunity for community colleges to assist in creating solutions that impact the Illinois manufacturing workforce. Illinois – September […]
August 11, 2022

President Preckwinkle and Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) Announce Launch of Manufacturing Reinvented program

The Manufacturing Reinvented program will provide business advising services and implementation grants to manufacturing companies in suburban Cook County. Cook County, IL – August 11, 2022: […]
July 20, 2022

New Grant Award Allows IMEC to Help McHenry County Manufacturers Rebound from the Pandemic and Reinvent to Become More Globally Competitive

Through a funding award from McHenry County Board, IMEC will provide funded projects and technical support to position McHenry manufacturers to thrive in the post-pandemic economy. […]
June 7, 2022

IMEC Announces Eight Future of Illinois Grant Recipients

This grant allows faculty from Illinois universities and community colleges to contribute to innovative solutions that will help manufacturers navigate the challenges and opportunities ahead. Peoria, […]
March 31, 2022

Illinois Manufacturers’ Association and Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center Form Strategic Partnership

Collaboration will strengthen state’s manufacturing legacy, ensure future growth. SPRINGFIELD, IL. March 31, 2022 – On the heels of the global pandemic in which American and […]