Event
CHAMPIONS OF WORKFORCE: Kane County Celebration – Elgin
Join us for a special event recognizing the impact of workforce development efforts across Kane County.
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Apprenticeship Roundtable – Marion
Attend this roundtable discussion as local employers share their experiences, success stories, and best practices for developing skilled talent through apprenticeship programs.
Blogs
Illinois’ small, midsize manufacturers must stay nimble in times of rapid change
Illinois manufacturers are adapting to rapid change through automation, workforce training, and strategic support from partners like IMEC.
News
Two IMEC Leaders Earn TPM Talent Supply Chain Manager Credential to Support Illinois Manufacturing Workforce
On May 7, 2025, Joanne Ruiz and Amy Clary, officially earned the designation of TPM Talent Supply Chain Manager, joining a national network of professionals working to solve workforce challenges […]
News
IMEC and Land of Lincoln Workforce Alliance Honored for Outstanding Sector-Based Manufacturing Partnership at Illinois Workforce Summit
East Peoria, IL — IMEC and the Land of Lincoln Workforce Alliance (LLWA) were honored for excellence in workforce collaboration during the Illinois Workforce Summit, held at the Embassy Suites […]
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HR Forum
Join Scott Cruz, Labor and Employment attorney with IMA member Greensfelder, Hemker, & Gale, P.C. as he takes us through the latest rules and regulations that HR professionals must know – answers your HR related questions.
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Grundy County Regional Roundtable: Growth Strategies & Labor Impacts
Come and dig deeper into the opportunities Grundy County leaders are pursuing to address workforce challenges.
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.
Success Stories
Velocity Metalworks
A Metro East Metal Contract Manufacturer contacts IMEC to help advance their strong workplace culture and use quantifiable metrics to continuously improve.
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GCAMP – Manufacturing Breakfast at Lake County Tech
GCAMP invites Manufacturers and Community Members to a Manufacturing Breakfast at Lake County Tech. Hear from both the teacher and students.