Success Stories
SOLID Development Corp dba Dream to Product
A general-purpose manufacturer finds efficiency through a defect-reduction program.
Blogs
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT: Strategies for Small to Mid-Sized Manufacturers
Learn some great strategies for improving your supply chain as a small to mid-sized manufacturer in the latest IMEC blog by Joshua Falco.
Webinar Recordings
LEVERAGE LINKEDIN SUCCESS: Reach Your Audience on LinkedIn with 15 Minutes a Day
Join us on Thursday, May 4th to learn how you can Build Your Brand on LinkedIn with 15 Minutes a Day.
Webinar Recordings
SIMPLIFY AND SCALE: The Benefits of Automating your Current Business Processes
In this webinar, we’ll explore the challenges of growing a successful business and the benefits of automating business processes to help sustain growth for a scalable, profitable future.
Webinar Recordings
UNLOCKING THE POTENTIAL: The Evolutionary Impact and Practical Applications of Chat GPT for Manufacturers
Join us for a webinar on ChatGPT for manufacturers, where you’ll learn about the capabilities of this powerful tool and how it can be leveraged to transform your operations.
Webinar Recordings
STREAMLINE YOUR OPERATIONS: Transforming Traditional Manufacturing to Smart Manufacturing
This webinar will discuss the advantages and obstacles of transitioning from traditional manufacturing to smart manufacturing.
Webinar Recordings
EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT STRATEGIES: Retain Your Workforce
The webinar covers how leaders can boost employee engagement and value by participating in important stages of the employee journey.
Success Stories
Ellie Day Activewear
An athletic clothing manufacturer revamps their website using eCommerce marketplace and social media to reach their audience and grow their market.
Webinar Recordings
CREATE YOUR NARRATIVE: Why Branding is The Basis of Customer Experience
Learn how to develop a strong brand foundation that creates a consistent & valuable customer experience across all marketing channels through content marketing.
Webinar Recordings
SHARE YOUR MESSAGE: Manufacturers Build Trust and Convert Buyers with Content Marketing
In this session you’ll learn how to turn your brand into a trusted resource through content marketing.
Webinar Recordings
ENSURE ONSITE SAFETY: Implement Safety Programs to Protect your Workforce
Attend this webinar to get an understanding of safety assessment available to manufacturers.
Webinar Recordings
DEVELOP INFLUENTIAL LEADERS: Provide your Supervisors with Skills to Build Positive Employee Relations
Join us for a webinar program to learn about how to develop leaders and engage your workforce.
News
Cook County and Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) announce new 2023 round of applications for Manufacturing Reinvented
Peoria, IL. March 3, 2023. – Today, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) announced the first round of 2023 applications for Manufacturing Reinvented, a […]
Blogs
Powerful Coaching Practices for Manufacturing Leaders – Part 4: The Artfulness of Asking Questions
In the fourth installment of the 6 part Coaching series, the topic of asking questions is discussed, as it’s important to learn how to ask good questions.
Webinar Recordings
CAPTURE YOUR SUCCESS: 7 Ways to Grow Your Business with Video
In this interactive webinar, you will learn 7 different ways to use video content to grow your business.
Blogs
Update on the Construction Market
Residential and nonresidential construction sectors typically trend asynchronously with each other. Below is an overview of each sector’s performance
Discover Reliable Suppliers and Strengthen Your Supply Chain
Our cutting-edge supply chain center is designed to connect Illinois manufacturers with suppliers across the United States. Tailored specifically to support the Buy America Initiative, this initiative fosters local sourcing and empowers manufacturers to access a diverse network of reliable suppliers.
Career Pathways in Manufacturing
We created Career Pathways in Manufacturing to strengthen workforce and economic competitiveness, securing a resilient economy for the future.