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SUMMARY:IMA/OSHA Alliance Kickoff Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Earlier this year\, the IMA entered into an Alliance Agreement with the Chicago Region of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)\, U.S. Department of Labor\, and the Illinois On-Site Safety and Health Consultation Program. \nThis collaboration is designed to strengthen workplace safety and health practices across Illinois manufacturing facilities. Through this Alliance\, industry professionals will have opportunities to learn about the latest safety best practices\, regulatory updates\, National\, Regional and Local Emphasis Programs\, and the rights and responsibilities of employers and workers. \nJoin Us for Our First Alliance Meeting!\nIMA invites you to join me at its inaugural (virtual) meeting and help shape the future of this important initiative for Illinois food manufacturers. \nAt this kickoff you’ll learn about: \n\nThe goals and vision of the IMA/OSHA Alliance\nBest practices for reducing or eliminating worker exposure to hazards associated with operating food production machinery\nA practical Sanitation Process Audit Checklist to enhance safety and compliance\nUpdate from OSHA on Special Emphasis Programs impacting food manufacturers and the OSHA Cares initiative\nOpportunities to engage\, collaborate\, and actively participate in this new Alliance\n\nWhy Attend?\nConnect with industry peers\, hear directly from OSHA representatives and workplace safety attorneys\, gain valuable compliance and regulatory insights\, and discover practical strategies to create safer workplaces across the food manufacturing industry. \nRegister here: September 9\, 2026 Food Manufacturers IMA/OSHA Alliance Kickoff Teams Meeting – Event Registration
URL:https://www.imec.org/event/ima-osha-alliance-kickoff-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Webinars
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SUMMARY:Compensation & Benefits Benchmarking
DESCRIPTION:Budget Planning for 2027:\nAre Your Compensation & Benefits Competitive?\nAs you prepare for 2027 budgeting and workforce planning\, do you know how your compensation and benefits packages compare to other manufacturers across Illinois? \nEarlier this summer\, the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association launched its annual Compensation & Benefits Survey\, gathering comprehensive data from manufacturers throughout the state. Now\, the results are in. \nJoin us for an exclusive review of the findings and discover how your peers are planning to attract\, retain\, and reward top talent in an increasingly competitive labor market. Mployer Advisor\, the survey’s authors\, will share key trends\, surprising insights\, and practical takeaways to help you make informed compensation and benefits decisions for the year ahead. \nWhat You’ll Learn\n• Illinois manufacturers’ salary increase plans and compensation projections for 2027\n• Trends from the Annual Benefits Report\, including PTO\, flexible work arrangements\, and emerging benefits strategies\n• Incentives and rewards programs manufacturers are using to improve retention\n• Changes in paid holidays and evolving workplace perks\n• Key workforce trends that may impact budgeting and talent planning \nWhat’s Included in the Data\n• Wage and salary benchmarks for approximately 180 positions across production\, supervisory\, management\, executive\, and board-level roles\n• Detailed information on base pay\, incentive compensation\, and benefits offerings\n• Actionable insights to help shape your compensation and workforce strategies \nJoin Us to Explore\n• The compensation and benefits factors most closely tied to employee satisfaction and performance\n• Unexpected findings from manufacturers across Illinois and what they mean for your organization\n• How your company compares to industry peers\n• Strategies leading manufacturers are using to recruit and retain top talent \nDon’t miss this opportunity to benchmark your organization\, validate your 2027 plans\, and gain insights that can help strengthen your workforce strategy. \nRegister here: September 16\, 2026 Compensation & Benefits Benchmarking – Event Registration
URL:https://www.imec.org/event/compensation-benefits-benchmarking/
CATEGORIES:Partner Events,Webinars
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SUMMARY:Fifth Annual Workforce Summit - Carterville
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our fifth annual Workforce Summit featuring national speakers and local employer panel discussions. The Summit will cover topics on current issues that stakeholders and employers are facing in today’s workforce environment.  \nRepresentatives from education\, employment\, government\, healthcare\, and manufacturing are encouraged to attend.  \nVIEW THE SUMMIT AGENDA \nView Directions to the Summit at JALC \nWorkforce Summit Sponsorship Opportunities
URL:https://www.imec.org/event/fifth-annual-workforce-summit/
LOCATION:John A. Logan College – Conference Center\, 700 Logan College Rd\, Carterville\, IL\, 62918
CATEGORIES:In-Person Events,Partner Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261002
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SUMMARY:SAVE THE DATE: 2026 Makers on the Move Bus Tour
DESCRIPTION:What is Makers on the Move?\n\nDesigned to showcase modern manufacturing which is high-tech\, clean\, diverse\, and sustainable\, the Makers on the Move bus will visit manufacturing facilities\, colleges\, and high schools across the state to highlight the innovative manufacturing sector and amazing job opportunities that are available today. \nWhere Are We Going?\n\nEVERYWHERE.  Okay\, maybe not… but on Friday\, October 2nd the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association and IMEC will be embarking on a seven day “Makers on the Move” bus tour across Illinois to celebrate Manufacturing Month.  Join us for a stop or take a picture of the bus while we are enjoying the country (and city) views of our great state!  Event details and stops are available at www.makersonthemove.org.
URL:https://www.imec.org/event/makers-on-the-move-bus-tour-2026/
LOCATION:Various Stops in Illinois
CATEGORIES:Partner Events
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