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SUMMARY:NAVIGATING INVISIBLE BOUNDARIES: Enhancing Communication when Working Across the Globe
DESCRIPTION:Global collaboration brings incredible opportunities but also hidden challenges. Communication\, leadership\, decision-making\, and feedback styles often vary across cultures\, creating invisible boundaries that can impact team dynamics and results. \nJoin us for a preview of this interactive workshop to uncover how social norms and business customs influence collaboration worldwide. You’ll learn practical strategies to adapt your communication and leadership style\, helping you build stronger\, more respectful working relationships across borders. \nWhat Participants Will Gain: \n\nInsight into how social norms and business customs influence team interactions\nAwareness of the underlying dimensions that shape communication\, leadership\, and decision-making\nStrategies to adapt leadership and communication styles in global environments\n\nWhether you lead global teams today or aspire to in the future\, this session will give you the tools to navigate cultural differences and collaborate with confidence. \n  \nTo ensure a secure experience for all participants\, please log in using your own Zoom account with a username and password. Any Zoom account type is acceptable. When joining\, make sure to use your registered first and last name so we can verify your attendance. Please note: Call-in access is not allowed for this session. \n  \n*Event details are subject to change. \n*Upon registration\, you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive it\, please check your spam or junk folder* \n 
URL:https://www.imec.org/event/navigating-invisible-boundaries-enhancing-communication-when-working-across-the-globe/
LOCATION:Zoom Details to Follow
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T140000
DTSTAMP:20260813T131748Z
CREATED:20260813T131708Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T123000
DTSTAMP:20260729T144436Z
CREATED:20260616T212701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T144436Z
UID:15936-1789471800-1789475400@www.imec.org
SUMMARY:Manufacturing Growth: SEO\, GEO & Digital Advertising Strategies That Drive Leads
DESCRIPTION:The way manufacturers generate leads online is rapidly evolving. Traditional SEO is now only one piece to a larger puzzle as AI-driven search experiences\, zero-click results\, paid digital advertising\, and platform-specific targeting continue to reshape how B2B buyers research products and services. Manufacturers must now understand how to position their brands across search engines\, AI-generated results\, Google advertising platforms\, and professional networks like LinkedIn to stay competitive. \nIn this session\, McD Digital will explore practical strategies Illinois manufacturers can use to strengthen lead generation through a digital marketing approach that combines SEO\, Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)\, Google Demand Gen and Display advertising\, Pay Per Click (PPC) campaigns\, and LinkedIn marketing. Attendees will learn how they can adapt their technical SEO\, content\, and advertising strategies to better connect with engineers\, procurement teams\, operations leaders\, and B2B decision-makers throughout the buying journey. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand how search behavior is changing with AI-powered search tools and Google AI Overviews.\nLearn about the relationship between traditional SEO\, GEO\, and paid digital advertising strategies.\nExplore how manufacturers can adapt SEO and GEO content for B2B industrial audiences.\nIdentify current trends in Google Search\, Google Display Demand Gen campaigns\, and LinkedIn advertising.\nLearn how to create content and advertising campaigns that build visibility\, trust\, and leads.\nUnderstand how manufacturers can balance organic search visibility with paid advertising to improve long-term marketing performance.\n\n  \nTo ensure a secure experience for all participants\, please log in using your own Zoom account with a username and password. Any Zoom account type is acceptable. When joining\, make sure to use your registered first and last name so we can verify your attendance. Please note: Call-in access is not allowed for this session. \n  \n*Event details are subject to change. \n*Upon registration\, you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive it\, please check your spam or junk folder*
URL:https://www.imec.org/event/manufacturing-growth-seo-geo-digital-advertising-strategies-that-drive-leads/
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T110000
DTSTAMP:20260819T180303Z
CREATED:20260819T180303Z
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UID:17163-1789552800-1789556400@www.imec.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260917T113000
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CREATED:20260803T183724Z
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UID:16796-1789644600-1789648200@www.imec.org
SUMMARY:BEYOND GENERIC AI: Building a “Brand Brain” to Power Manufacturing Growth
DESCRIPTION:Generic AI tools can only take manufacturers so far. Discover how building a customized “Brand Brain”—grounded in your own customers\, offerings\, and value drivers—enables manufacturers to leverage AI in ways that support growth\, improve execution\, and drive measurable business value without becoming another shiny object. \n  \nTo ensure a secure experience for all participants\, please log in using your own Zoom account with a username and password. Any Zoom account type is acceptable. When joining\, make sure to use your registered first and last name so we can verify your attendance.  \n  \n*Event details are subject to change. \n*Upon registration\, you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive it\, please check your spam or junk folder*
URL:https://www.imec.org/event/beyond-generic-ai/
LOCATION:Zoom Details to Follow
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261013T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261013T140000
DTSTAMP:20260612T140613Z
CREATED:20251212T002136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T140613Z
UID:10260-1791896400-1791900000@www.imec.org
SUMMARY:MANAGE PEOPLE EFFECTIVELY: TWI Job Relations for Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Strong leaders know that results come through people\, but guiding a team isn’t always easy. The Training Within Industry (TWI) Job Relations program equips supervisors with proven methods to build trust\, strengthen communication\, and address workplace issues before they become bigger problems. \nJoin us for an upcoming webinar to learn how Job Relations can help you create stronger relationships with employees and a more productive work environment. \nWe’ll cover: \n\nThe 4 foundational leadership behaviors that build trust and accountability\nHow to recognize and maximize each employee’s individual strengths\nPractical ways to give feedback\, share credit\, and communicate change effectively\nA step-by-step process for handling employee problems with fairness and consistency\n\nWhether you’re a new supervisor or an experienced leader\, this session will give you actionable tools to improve team morale\, reduce conflict\, and drive results through people. \n  \nTo ensure a secure experience for all participants\, please log in using your own Zoom account with a username and password. Any Zoom account type is acceptable. When joining\, make sure to use your registered first and last name so we can verify your attendance. Please note: Call-in access is not allowed for this session. \n  \n*Event details are subject to change. \n*Upon registration\, you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive it\, please check your spam or junk folder*
URL:https://www.imec.org/event/manage-people-effectively-twi-job-relations-for-leaders/
LOCATION:Zoom Details to Follow
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261015T123000
DTSTAMP:20260813T165530Z
CREATED:20260714T165955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T165530Z
UID:16453-1792063800-1792067400@www.imec.org
SUMMARY:Cut Costs Fast with Smarter Compressed Air
DESCRIPTION:This session takes a practical\, educational look at one of the most common and costly inefficiencies in industrial facilities: compressed air systems. Compressed air powers a wide range of production processes. But most facilities are unknowingly losing a significant portion of that energy before it ever reaches the end use.  Leaks alone can account for 30% or more of a system’s total energy consumption. \nMajor topics will include: \n\nNo to low cost projects that can be implemented immediate that will save you money and energy\nUnderstanding where your energy is going\nBest practices and rules of thumb\n\nCall to Action/Takeaway: Attendees will walk away with a clear picture of how compressed air systems affect their energy bills and system performance\, along with a list of no to low cost projects. \nSpeakers: Eric Petersen and Brian Murman-Freer \n*Event details are subject to change. \n*Upon registration\, you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive it\, please check your spam or junk folder* \n 
URL:https://www.imec.org/event/cut-costs-fast-with-smarter-compressed-air/
LOCATION:Zoom Details to Follow
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T123000
DTSTAMP:20260806T150419Z
CREATED:20260806T145322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T150419Z
UID:16849-1792668600-1792672200@www.imec.org
SUMMARY:ISO 14001 EVOLUTION: Understanding the New Revision and What It Means for Manufacturers
DESCRIPTION:As global environmental expectations continue to evolve\, manufacturers are seeing increased demand for ISO 14001 certification and compliance\, particularly those supplying European customers or operating as subsidiaries of European organizations. With the release of the revised ISO 14001 standard\, now is the time to understand what has changed and how it may impact your business. \nJoin IMEC Technical Specialist Jesse Brady for an overview of the ISO 14001 revision\, the key updates manufacturers need to know\, and practical guidance for preparing your environmental management system for the future. \nKey Takeaways: \n\nAn overview of the ISO 14001 revision and its key changes\nWhy demand for ISO 14001 is increasing across global supply chains\nHow the revision may affect certified organizations and those pursuing certification\nPractical next steps for manufacturers preparing for implementation\nTime for live questions and answers\n\nWhether you’re already certified\, considering certification\, or responding to customer requirements\, this webinar will help you understand what the new standard means for your organization. \n*Upon registration\, you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive it\, please check your spam or junk folder*
URL:https://www.imec.org/event/iso-14001-evolution-understanding-the-new-revision-and-what-it-means-for-manufacturers/
LOCATION:Zoom Details to Follow
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261103T123000
DTSTAMP:20260612T140642Z
CREATED:20251221T031338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T140642Z
UID:10216-1793705400-1793709000@www.imec.org
SUMMARY:PRACTICE MAKES IMPROVEMENT: Why Kata Matters at Every Level in Your Organization
DESCRIPTION:Successful organizations don’t just solve problems\, they build a culture of problem solvers. Kata is the structured\, repeatable approach that helps leaders and teams practice daily improvement\, align actions with organizational goals\, and sustain results over time. \nIn this webinar\, you’ll discover why Kata is a mindset and method that drives continuous improvement from the front line to executive leadership. \nYou’ll learn how Kata helps teams: \n\nBreak down complex challenges into manageable steps\nPractice problem-solving as a daily discipline\nEngage employees at every level in improvement efforts\nCreate a consistent framework for sustaining long-term results\n\nWhether you’re just beginning your Kata journey or looking to strengthen existing practices\, this session will provide clear insights into how problem-solving Kata can transform operations across your organization. \n  \nTo ensure a secure experience for all participants\, please log in using your own Zoom account with a username and password. Any Zoom account type is acceptable. When joining\, make sure to use your registered first and last name so we can verify your attendance. Please note: Call-in access is not allowed for this session. \n  \n*Event details are subject to change. \n*Upon registration\, you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive it\, please check your spam or junk folder*
URL:https://www.imec.org/event/practice-makes-improvement-why-kata-matters-at-every-level-in-your-organization/
LOCATION:Zoom Details to Follow
CATEGORIES:Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261112T123000
DTSTAMP:20260806T142628Z
CREATED:20260803T184546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T142628Z
UID:16801-1794483000-1794486600@www.imec.org
SUMMARY:LOOKING TO 2027: Growth Trends Manufacturing Leaders Should Build Into Their Next 3 Year Plan
DESCRIPTION:Not every trend deserves a place in your strategic plan. In this planning‑season webinar\, we’ll explore the growth trends\, emerging technologies\, and value drivers manufacturers should be building into their 2027–2029 roadmap—using an 8‑driver value framework—to maximize performance today and enterprise value tomorrow. \n  \nTo ensure a secure experience for all participants\, please log in using your own Zoom account with a username and password. Any Zoom account type is acceptable. When joining\, make sure to use your registered first and last name so we can verify your attendance.  \n  \n*Event details are subject to change. \n*Upon registration\, you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive it\, please check your spam or junk folder*
URL:https://www.imec.org/event/looking-to-2027/
LOCATION:Zoom Details to Follow
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