Blogs
NAVIGATING THE STORM: The Quest for Supply Chain Stability
Learn about supply chain stability and strategies you can take to achieve your goals!
Blogs
Pre-Onboarding: Your New Employee’s Journey Starts Now
Gain a better understanding of Pre-Onboarding and ways to improve the pre-onboarding process to help create a smooth and strong transition into the business.
Webinar Recordings
BUILD CUSTOMER LOYALTY: Trust & Customer Loyalty with Video Strategies for Manufacturers
Join us to learn more about video strategies and ways they can improve your reach.
News
Illinois Manufacturers to Celebrate Manufacturing Month with “Makers on the Move” Statewide Bus Tour
Springfield, IL. October 04, 2023. – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) and the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) will celebrate Manufacturing Month throughout the month of October with “Makers on […]
Webinar Recordings
ELEVATE YOUR WORKFORCE: Refreshing Recruitment to Attract & Retain the Next Generations
In celebration of manufacturing month join us for this webinar series on how to elevate your wokforce.
Webinar Recordings
ELEVATE YOUR WORKFORCE: Integrating Learning and Development Into Organizational DNA
In celebration of manufacturing month join us for this webinar series on how to elevate your wokforce.
Webinar Recordings
ELEVATE YOUR WORKFORCE: Create Onboarding Excellence From Day One
In celebration of manufacturing month join us for this webinar series on how to elevate your wokforce.
News
The Cook County Bureau of Economic Development Receives 2023 Industry Award for Manufacturing Advocate
Buffalo, NY. September 20, 2023. – The Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) is excited to announce the recipient of the Foundation of Manufacturing Excellence’s 2023 Industry Award for Manufacturing Advocate, […]
Webinar Recordings
EXPLORING MANUFACTURING MONTH: Engage Your Organization
Join us for an insightful webinar as we delve into the significance of Manufacturing Month and discover how your organization can actively participate in celebrating this crucial industry event.
Webinar Recordings
STRATEGIC PROCESS OPTIMIZATION: Process Design Using Takt Time
In this webinar, we’ll explore how to calculate takt time, how to use it, and how to ensure you’re never late when shipping to your customers.
Webinar Recordings
BEST KEPT SECRET: Simple & Efficient Marketing Strategies for Manufacturers that Deliver Results
A fun and engaging session that will break down Search Engine Optimization for manufacturing companies to get found online and stop being the best kept secret.
Blogs
INVENTORY CONTROL MANAGEMENT: Strategies and Tips to Help Your Company Maintain Good Inventory Practices
Learn some great tips for maintaining good inventory practices and ensuring long-term success in the latest IMEC blog by Joshua Falco.
Success Stories
Steven Plastics Inc.
A custom plastic injection molder company increases their audience and market reach with a new, refreshed website that highlights their strengths.
Webinar Recordings
STRENGTHEN YOUR SALES: Positioning Your Company for Sales Success
Expert sales leader, Liz Heiman, will help webinar participants understand what salespeople must do to be consistently successful.
Webinar Recordings
UNLOCKING THE POTENTIAL: The Evolutionary Impact and Practical Applications of Chat GPT for Manufacturers Part 2
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
MAXIMIZING ONLINE IMPACT: SEO Strategies for Manufacturers
Learn how to optimize your website and get your product or business to rank in the search results with these SEO strategies for manufacturers.
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.