Whitepapers & Reports
What Do You Mean, Supply Chain?
Gain a better understanding of your supply chain and how to solve common problems that may occur.
Blogs
Will the Rise of AI Technology Have an Impact on the Economy?
As artificial intelligence progresses, how might it impact the overall economy? ITR Economics Senior Forecaster and Presenter Connor Lokar has the answers.
Success Stories
HOOKSET ENTERPRISES LLC dba DECOPLATE
A Wheeling, IL manufacturer that utilized IMEC services through the Manufacturing Reinvented Program for SEO support.
Webinar Recordings
SUPERCHARGE YOUR SALES: Proven Strategies for Attracting More Leads
Learn how to attract high-quality leads, optimize your outreach efforts, and drive sustainable business growth.
News
“Makers on the Move” Statewide Bus Tour Celebrating Manufacturing Month Makes Final Stops in Champaign-Urbana
October 11, 2024 CHAMPAIGN – The “Makers on the Move” statewide bus tour will wrap up with stops this weekend in Champaign, after traveling more than 2,500 miles across Illinois […]
News
Illinois Manufacturers Celebrate Manufacturing Month with Launch of “Makers on the Move” Statewide Bus Tour at Ace Sign Company in Springfield
October 4, 2024 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) and the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) today launched the third annual “Makers on the Move” […]
Blogs
Checklist for Cyber Security Assessments
Winsor Consulting provides insight a checklist to get the reader’s business ready for any cyber security threat that comes their way.
Blogs
Ignoring Two-Factor Authentication Is A Simple Mistake
Winsor Consulting provides insight into why it is important to implement multi-factor authentication for your business’s information systems.
Blogs
Don’t Let Cybercrime Cost You: The Guide to Cyber Liability Insurance
Winsor Consulting provides insight into how to strengthen your cybersecurity by investing in Cyber Liability Insurance. From definitions to statistics, it’s important to take action today.
Blogs
What is Phishing & BEC? Business Email Compromise Explained
Winsor Consulting provides insight into how to protect your business from email phishing and offers tips for good cybersecurity practices.
Webinar Recordings
SAFEGUARDING YOUR OPERATIONS: Key Cybersecurity Practices
This presentation will focus on practical cybersecurity steps that anyone in the business can understand and implement, regardless of technical expertise.
News
IMEC & World Business Chicago Announce Strategic Partnership to Drive the Future of Manufacturing in Chicago
Chicago, IL – September 12, 2024 IMEC and World Business Chicago (WBC) announce a new partnership aimed at aligning strategies and resources to strengthen Chicago’s manufacturing sector and drive inclusive […]
Success Stories
K & K Abrasives
A manufacturer of superior quality abrasive products connected with IMEC to begin developing a newer and more modernized website.
Success Stories
FosterWorks LLC
A woman-owned fabrication shop in Chicago uses the IMEC Supply Chain Matchmaking service to find new business opportunities.
News
Empowering with Apprenticeships: Attract & Retain Top Talent Manufacturing Roundtable
As the manufacturing industry faces a critical juncture, businesses are grappling with the challenges of an aging workforce, rapid technological advancements, and a widening skills gap. The question for many […]
Blogs
The Importance of Apprenticeships in Manufacturing: Alleviating Workforce Challenges and Building the Future
In the latest IMEC Blog, Amy Murphy, Technical Specialist at IMEC, discusses the importance of apprenticeships in manufacturing and how you can get started
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.