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SparkForce Awards Gala
Join us Thursday, October 8, 2026, at Stonegate Banquet Center in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, for an unforgettable evening celebrating the people and companies shaping the future of manufacturing. Experience a night of connection and camaraderie with friends and colleagues, featuring a seated dinner, one-of-a-kind artwork in our live and silent auctions, and dancing to cap off the celebration.
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Kane County Manufacturing: Connecting Industry, Insights, & Opportunity
Join Kane County manufacturers, business leaders, economic development partners and community organizations for an afternoon focused on the future of manufacturing in Kane County.
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Winning the War for Manufacturing Talent – Belvidere
During this information session, you’ll learn how TPP works, hear examples of employer success, and explore how participation can help your organization attract and retain the workforce needed for future growth.
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REMS Summit 2026
This full-day event connects manufacturers, leaders, and solution providers to explore key priorities for today’s operations, including workforce and leadership development, automation, supply chain strategy, and data-driven decision-making.
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DEVELOP YOUR LEADERS: Well-Rounded Leadership Foundation 8-Week Training Program – Belvidere
An 8-week program equipping new supervisors with key skills to lead teams, improve communication, and achieve organizational goals.
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ACCELERATE OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE: Shop Floor Success Series – Belvidere
This is a six-week hands-on program that equips supervisors to solve problems faster, lead with confidence, and deliver measurable results on the shop floor starting day one.
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DEVELOP YOUR LEADERS: Well-Rounded Leadership Foundation 8-Week Training Program – Elgin
An 8-week program equipping new supervisors with key skills to lead teams, improve communication, and achieve organizational goals.
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Lean Manufacturing Overview with Simulation – Quad Cities
This interactive workshop combines comprehensive classroom instruction with simulation of a production facility. The basic concepts of Lean manufacturing and the tools and methodology necessary to implement “lean” on the shop floor are demonstrated.
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AS9100D Internal Auditor Training Course – Belvidere
The AS9100D Internal Auditor Training (1.5 days) covers Quality Management System requirements to enhance quality, improve processes, reduce risks, and focus on key metrics for continual improvement.
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FRAMEWORK FOR EXCELLENCE: Structured Problem-Solving Workshop – Rockford
This hands-on, three-hour workshop introduces participants to a structured, visual, and collaborative approach to problem solving using A3 Thinking, a proven methodology rooted in continuous improvement.