Success Stories
How IMEC Helped Apparel Redefined Transform Through Innovation, Digital Growth, and Strategic Partnership
Company Snapshot Manufacturer: Apparel Redefined Location: Cook County, Illinois Industry: Custom Apparel Manufacturing & Decoration Products/Services: Direct-to-Garment (DTG) printing, print-on-demand manufacturing, apparel decoration, apparel innovation MEP Partner: IMEC (Illinois Manufacturing […]
Success Stories
From Priorities to a Practical Plan
McHenry ARPA Strategy Projects Position Manufacturers for Growth IMEC and Apex US Financial helped three McHenry County manufacturers align leadership, define goals, and build actionable roadmaps through the Advance McHenry […]
Success Stories
Brewing Growth: How IMEC Helped Heady Cup Coffee Roasters Build a Stronger Future
Company Snapshot Manufacturer: Heady Cup Coffee Roasters Location: McHenry, Illinois Industry: Specialty Coffee Manufacturing Products/Services: Specialty coffee roasting, wholesale coffee, mushroom coffee, single-origin coffees, private-label coffee, espresso catering MEP Partner: […]
Success Stories
How IMEC Helped Imago Manufacturing Build a Stronger, More Competitive Business
Company Snapshot Manufacturer: Imago Manufacturing Location: McHenry County, Illinois Industry: Precision CNC Machining Products/Services: Production CNC machining specializing in mill-turn components, five-axis machining, robotic automation, and close-tolerance manufacturing. MEP Partner: […]
Success Stories
Building a Smarter Path to Growth
NiMCO Corporation partnered with IMEC and Transformed Sales to sharpen its sales strategy and build a more focused approach to lead generation, resulting in $2.17M+ in economic impact and a […]
News
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
News
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
Whitepapers, Reports & Executive Briefs
RESHORING 2.0
Explore how Illinois small and mid-sized manufacturers can use automation, process stability, workforce development and digital transformation to compete for the next generation of domestic manufacturing opportunities.
News
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
Whitepapers, Reports & Executive Briefs
From Spreadsheets to Smart Decisions
A practical guide to Power BI dashboards for manufacturers ready to connect data, improve visibility, and make faster decisions.
Blogs
Beyond Spreadsheets: A Practical First Step with Power BI
Manufacturers rarely lack data. The challenge is making information from multiple systems accessible, trusted, and actionable. Learn how a focused Power BI dashboard can improve visibility and support better decisions.
News
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.
Webinar Recordings
BEYOND GENERIC AI: Building a “Brand Brain” to Power Manufacturing Growth
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Session Handout: BEYOND GENERIC AI: Building a “Brand Brain” to Power Manufacturing Growth Slide Deck Webinar Recording: MAXIMIZING COMPANY VALUE: 8 Drivers Every Manufacturer Should Assess Upcoming Webinar: […]
Whitepapers, Reports & Executive Briefs
NAVIGATING DISRUPTION
Learn how small and mid-sized manufacturers can use data, technology and strategic partnerships to improve supply chain visibility, strengthen resilience and better prepare for disruption.
Blogs Tooling-U SME AI and Smart Manufacturing
AI Is a Starting Point. Smart Manufacturing Is the Bigger Opportunity.
Build a stronger foundation for Smart Manufacturing. The Tooling U-SME AI and Smart Manufacturing helps teams understand AI, data, and digital technologies shaping the future of manufacturing.
Webinar Recordings
Manufacturing Growth: SEO, GEO & Digital Advertising Strategies That Drive Leads
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Session Handout: Manufacturing Growth: SEO, GEO & Digital Advertising Strategies That Drive Leads The way manufacturers generate leads online is rapidly evolving. Traditional SEO is now only one […]
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.