Webinar Recordings
INTERNSHIPS IN ACTION: Building Tomorrow’s Manufacturing Workforce
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Session Handout: INTERNSHIPS IN ACTION: Building Tomorrow’s Manufacturing Workforce Watch: ENGAGING MULTI GENERATIONS: Strengthening Skills through Training Pathways Internship programs can do more than fill short-term staffing needs, […]
Assessments Education & Training
Free Value Growth Diagnostic
By completing this short assessment, you’ll see how well your current marketing and sales investments are working across the 8 value drivers that matter most to growth and valuation, and where to focus next.
News
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.
Whitepapers & Reports
10 Critical OSHA Standards Every Manufacturer Should Get Right
Manufacturers don’t struggle with knowing safety matters, they struggle with executing it consistently. This whitepaper breaks down five of the most critical OSHA standards impacting manufacturing operations today, highlighting where […]
Success Stories
From Assessment to Automation: How Quadrant Tool Turned Insight into Revenue-Generating Space
Quadrant Tool & Manufacturing Company is a precision CNC machining business located in Schaumburg, specializing in high-precision components for advanced manufacturing industries such as medical, aerospace, and defense. When leadership […]
Webinar Recordings
Part 3 – NEW TARIFF REALITY: Planning for Post-July 24 and Beyond
This session covers scenario A/B/C financial modeling, supply chain diversification, export readiness as a tariff hedge, and individual advisory follow-through.
Webinar Recordings
BREAKING DOWN CONFUSION: Work Standards, Standard Work, and Standardized Work
This webinar will highlight learning to differentiate and apply three variations of Work Standards: Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, and Job Aids.
News
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 […]
Webinar Recordings
Part 2 – NEW TARIFF REALITY: Your Tariff Exposure Action Plan
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Session Handout: Part 2 – NEW TARIFF REALITY: Your Tariff Exposure Action Plan Watch the Part 1 Recording: Part 1: NEW TARIFF REALITY: The New Rules of U.S. […]
Webinar Recordings
NAVIGATING TRADE TURBULENCE: Tariffs, Ocean Freight, and Energy Volatility
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Session Handout: NAVIGATING TRADE TURBULENCE: Tariffs, Ocean Freight, and Energy Volatility Register: NEW TARIFF REALITY: Your Tariff Exposure Action Plan Join us for this webinar as we provide […]
Webinar Recordings
Part 1 – NEW TARIFF REALITY: The New Rules of U.S. Trade
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Session Handout: Part 1 – NEW TARIFF REALITY: The New Rules of U.S. Trade Watch the Part 2 Recording: Part 2 – NEW TARIFF REALITY: Your Tariff Exposure […]
Blogs
Sustaining Continuous Improvement: Strategies for Long-Term CI Success
Why do so many Lean initiatives lose momentum and how can manufacturers sustain results? Mark Loscudo shares four practical pillars for building continuous improvement systems that last.
Webinar Recordings
SUSTAIN CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT: Strategies for Long-Term CI Success
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Session Handout: SUSTAIN CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT: Strategies for Long-Term CI Success Watch: DRIVING CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT: Unlocking Potential With Value Stream Mapping Many Lean initiatives show impressive results at first, […]
News
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. […]
News
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 […]
Blogs
What SMMs Need to Know About Implementing CMMC
With CMMC now embedded in DoD contracts, small and mid-sized manufacturers must act quickly to assess gaps, plan implementation, and secure their place in the defense supply chain.
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.