Webinar Recordings
GROW YOUR BUSINESS: Trade Strategies for Small Manufacturers
Join this webinar to learn how you can access export resources, secure financing, and protect your international receivables.
Webinar Recordings
GET FOUND ONLINE: Optimizing Your Business Profile
How to optimize your business listings for enhanced online visibility, trust-building, and growth.
Whitepapers & Reports
Tradeshow Success Playbook
Step-by-step guide to planning, executing, and following up on high-impact tradeshow participation
Blogs
Why SEO is a Continuous Investment: Keeping Your Business Ahead
SEO is not a one-and-done task but a continuous investment that keeps your business competitive and your sales funnel full.
Blogs News
Get to Know the IMEC Board of Directors: Mauro Frangipani of Freudenberg Household Products LP
The Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) is driven by a dedicated team committed to strengthening and advancing Illinois manufacturing. Guiding this mission, the IMEC Board of Directors comprises local industry […]
Blogs News
Get to Know IMEC’s Board of Directors: Robert Herrmann of Rheo Engineering
The Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) is led by a team of individuals dedicated to the growth and competitiveness of Illinois manufacturing. The IMEC Board of Directors is an essential […]
Webinar Recordings
NO BUDGET MARKETING: Audit Your Online Presence
This No Budget Marketing webinar equips attendees with practical tools and insights to critically assess and improve their organization’s online presence — all without spending a dime.
Webinar Recordings
NAVIGATING TARIFF CHANGES: Strategies for Supply Chain Resilience
Join us for a timely webinar focused on the latest changes to U.S. import tariffs and what they mean for manufacturers and importers.
Blogs
Understanding Facility Layout: Why It Matters and How to Get It Right
A great facility layout isn’t just about organization—it’s a key driver of efficiency, quality, and profitability.
Webinar Recordings
POWER YOUR POTENTIAL: SBA Working Capital Tools for Growing Businesses
Join us for an exclusive session where the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will unveil its innovative Working Capital Pilot Program — a versatile new solution designed to fuel your business’s growth and resilience.
Webinar Recordings
RISK REDUCTION STRATEGIES: The Role of Risk Management in Quality Management Systems
Join us as we explore how risk management strengthens quality systems, supports compliance, and enhances organizational performance.
Blogs
Why Your Manufacturing Floor Needs Job Methods — And How It Can Transform Daily Operations
Boost efficiency and morale with Job Methods—practical, worker-driven improvements without costly upgrades.
Blogs
Risk Management in ISO Standards: More Than Compliance, It’s a Competitive Advantage
ISO certification isn’t just about compliance—it’s a strategic investment that helps businesses manage risks, improve efficiency, and stay ahead of the competition.
Blogs
Building Strong Leaders: The Key to a Thriving Manufacturing Workforce
Investing in leadership development equips manufacturing supervisors with the skills to enhance team performance, boost employee engagement, and build a strong, sustainable workforce.
Webinar Recordings
CONTINUOUS DAILY IMPROVEMENTS: Empowering Your Team to Drive Change
Learn about a process for improvement that can drive daily changes in your organization.
News
Building the Quantum Technology Supply Chain of the Future
March 5, 2025 Quantum technologies could unlock the potential for new areas of large-scale R&D and ultimately new business applications. It would allow scientists and engineers to experiment and push […]
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.