Whitepapers, Reports & Executive Briefs
UPSKILLING FOR GROWTH
Discover how Illinois manufacturers can build a digitally ready workforce, close skills gaps, and get more value from technology investments through upskilling, cross-training, and apprenticeships.
Success Stories
How IMEC Helped Se-Kure Controls Build Marketing Capabilities for the Future
Company Snapshot Company: Se-Kure Controls Location: Illinois Industry: Retail Loss Prevention & Security Manufacturing Products: Anti-theft devices, retail security systems, convex mirrors, and safety products for retailers. MEP Partner: IMEC […]
Success Stories
How IMEC Helped Pedoc Power Pedestals Build a Stronger Future Through Strategic Partnerships
Company Snapshot Manufacturer: Pedoc Power Pedestals Location: Illinois Industry: Electrical Equipment Manufacturing MEP Partner: IMEC (Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center) Marketing Partner: B2Btail The Challenge For nearly five decades, Pedoc Power […]
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
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 […]
Event
Jam Session: Welcome to the 2026 State of Marketing to Engineers Report
Welcome to the 2026 State of Marketing to Engineers Report Jam Session with Wendy Covey, CEO of TREW Marketing.
Event
Midwest Aerospace Conference (MAC2026)
MAC2026 will be held October 14–15, 2026 at the Embassy Suites Rockford and will feature two full days of aerospace industry programming, exclusive facility tours, and expanded networking.
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: […]