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Chicago-Style Stamping
For 70 years, Jaidinger Mfg. has been a fixture on the city’s near West Side as both a quality manufacturer and neighbor.
Webinar Recordings
SPURRING MANUFACTURING SUCCESS: State Programs for Manufacturing Innovation and Productivity
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Session Handout: SPURRING MANUFACTURING SUCCESS: State Programs for Manufacturing Innovation and Productivity Illinois is investing in manufacturers like you. The question is, are you taking full advantage of […]
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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 piece to a larger puzzle as AI-driven search experiences, zero-click results, paid digital advertising, and […]
Whitepapers, Reports & Executive Briefs
Grant Guide for Small Businesses
Learn how to identify grant opportunities, submit competitive applications, and secure funding to support your business growth.
Webinar Recordings
MAXIMIZING COMPANY VALUE: 8 Drivers Every Manufacturer Should Assess
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Session Handout: MAXIMIZING COMPANY VALUE: 8 Drivers Every Manufacturer Should Assess Assessment: Free Value Growth Diagnostic Most Illinois manufacturers are working hard on growth—but not all growth creates […]
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MAXIMIZING COMPANY VALUE: 8 Drivers Every Manufacturer Should Assess
In this session, Next Play Marketing will unpack the 8 value drivers in the Next Play Value Multiplier™ and show Illinois manufacturers how assessing these drivers—across revenue, market authority, digital, sales, loyalty, scalability, and strategic assets—can turn everyday growth efforts into lasting company value.
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SPURRING MANUFACTURING SUCCESS: State Programs for Manufacturing Innovation and Productivity
Join us for this webinar featuring Director Kristin Richards of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), who will share insight into the state’s strategy and commitment to supporting manufacturers through these initiatives.
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.
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Growing Manufacturing in 2026
Join manufacturing resource providers, tax professionals, and SBA lenders for a panel discussion about the new federal tax policies and SBA financial resources that are designed to turbocharge manufacturing in 2026.
Webinar Recordings
2026 GROWTH BLUEPRINT: Readiness, Realignment & Smart Marketing for Manufacturers
A high-level guide for manufacturers to spot growth barriers, align marketing and sales, and apply practical tech/AI strategies for success in 2026.