Midwest Aerospace Conference (MAC2026)
MAC2026 will be held October 14–15, 2026 at the Embassy Suites Rockford and will feature two full days of aerospace industry programming, exclusive facility tours, and expanded networking.
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Lead Your Company Equip your company to overcome obstacles, tackle challenges with confidence, and lead with purpose.
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Plan For Success Develop clear strategies, streamline processes, and create a roadmap for sustainable growth.
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Grow Your Business Expand into new markets, increase profitability, and enhance customer relationships.
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Improve Your Operations Streamline processes, reduce waste, and boost efficiency to drive productivity and profitability.
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Focus On People Attract, retain, and develop top talent with targeted solutions that enhance engagement and performance.
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Decide With Data Turn precise, actionable data into insights that improve decision-making, security, and performance.
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Whitepapers, Reports & Executive Briefs Find research and reports to drive informed decisions. -
Success Stories See the impact of our solutions in action.
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Blogs Insights for manufacturing professionals.
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Webinar Recordings Explore past webinars for key industry knowledge.
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ToolingU AI and Smart Manufacturing Curated smart manufacturing courses.
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ITR Economic Reports Access ITR Reports and stay up to date on the latest trends.
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Industry Reports See industry analysis and forecasts backed by data.
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Supply Chain Center Find suppliers, become a supplier and build your supply chain.
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Talent Pipeline Solutions Build and strengthen your workforce pipeline.
IMEC Insights: AI for Illinois Manufacturers
Discover insights into AI adoption and how peers are testing AI, building policies, and preparing for long-term integration.
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Upcoming Webinars Explore upcoming webinars for key industry knowledge.
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Celebrate Manufacturing Learn how you can get involved with Manufacturing Month.
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Upcoming In Person Events Discover hands-on opportunities to connect, learn, and grow.
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NextGen Manufacturing AI Summit See how Illinois manufacturers are using AI to solve real challenges and drive measurable results.
Upcoming Events
May 13
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Private: ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor Training Course – Effingham
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June 10
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Private: AS9100D Internal Auditor Training Course – Glen Carbon
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Board of Directors IMEC is aligned with the needs of Illinois businesses and is led by a board of directors.
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News Access the latest updates, announcements, and information from IMEC.
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Made in My Hometown Stories of Illinois manufacturers and the communities they power.