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Illinois Manufacturers Continue Manufacturing Month Celebration as “Makers on the Move” Bus Tour Visits the University of Illinois Springfield
Tour runs Oct. 2 – 9, is visiting manufacturing facilities, colleges and community centers across Illinois to spotlight career opportunities and highlight modern manufacturing
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Illinois Manufacturers Celebrate Manufacturing Month with Launch of “Makers on the Move” Bus Tour at TCCI Manufacturing in Decatur
Tour runs Oct. 2 – 9, will visit manufacturing facilities, colleges and community centers across Illinois to spotlight career opportunities and highlight modern manufacturing
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Illinois Manufacturers to Celebrate Manufacturing Month with “Makers on the Move” Statewide Bus Tour
Tour runs Oct. 2 – 9, will visit manufacturing facilities, colleges and community centers to spotlight career opportunities and highlight modern manufacturing
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Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center Names Michael M. Cabonargi President and CEO
IMEC welcomes Michael M. Cabonargi as President and CEO, bringing more than three decades of leadership experience to the organization as it begins its next chapter serving Illinois manufacturers.
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Governor Pritzker Announces $30 Million EDA Grant for Advancing Quantum
The Bloch’s Selection Advances Illinois’ Competitiveness as a Global Leader in Quantum Technology
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IMEC Celebrates Federal Investment in the Bloch Quantum Tech Hub
IMEC joins partners in celebrating a major investment that strengthens Illinois’ leadership in advanced manufacturing and the emerging quantum economy.
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Chicago-Style Stamping
For 70 years, Jaidinger Mfg. has been a fixture on the city’s near West Side as both a quality manufacturer and neighbor.
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IMEC to Host Defense Industry Day to Strengthen U.S. Industrial Base and Expand Opportunities for Illinois Manufacturers
Manufacturers, defense leaders, and economic development partners will gather June 16–17 for Defense Industry Day hosted by IMEC to strengthen the U.S. industrial base and expand defense supply chain opportunities.
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Meet the Finalists: 2026 Manufacturing Excellence Awards
Manufacturers across Illinois are navigating workforce challenges, rising costs, and constant change. Across the state, companies, educators, and industry partners are finding new ways to adapt, grow, and lead. On […]
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5 for 5: Illinois Secures 5 High-Profile Wins in 5 Weeks
Originally published by the Illinois Economic Development Corporation, this article features IMEC President David Boulay and highlights recent manufacturing and economic development wins across Illinois.
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IMEC Celebrates 30 Years Strengthening Illinois Manufacturers Across Every Hometown
PEORIA, Ill., March 24, 2026 — From legacy metal casting at State Line Foundries in South Beloit to river simulation systems engineered by Emriver in Carbondale, the Made in My […]
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SomerCor Expands Board of Directors, Emphasizing Strategic Partnerships
CHICAGO, March 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SomerCor, a nonprofit U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Certified Development Company (CDC) and leading provider of SBA 504 financing, today announced the appointment of Adrienne H. […]
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IMEC Launches NextGen Makers Internship Program to Strengthen Illinois Manufacturing Workforce
The Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) today announced the launch of the NextGen Makers Internship Program, a structured, employer-driven initiative designed to help small and mid-sized Illinois manufacturers develop skilled […]
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Cook County Announces Grant Program for Casting and Forging Businesses
Cook County has launched Cook County Forging Growth, a grant and cohort program helping local casting and forging manufacturers modernize operations and compete for new opportunities.
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Inprentus Awarded NASA SBIR Phase III Contract to Support Advanced Space Optics Manufacturing
Illinois-based precision optics manufacturer Inprentus has been awarded a NASA SBIR Phase III contract, highlighting how advanced manufacturing capabilities are enabling next-generation space science and aerospace innovation.