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OPPORTUNITY MEETS CAPABILITY: Navigating Supplier Matchmaking at the Midwest Aerospace Conference
Walk through the matchmaking process, understand how to prepare, and share tips to help you turn 1:1 meetings into long-term business wins.
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PEOPLE POWER PROGRESS: National Workforce Development Day Celebration
This 90-minute event is designed to provide small and mid-sized manufacturing leaders with data-driven insights, practical resources, and expert guidance to address workforce challenges.
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LEAN FUELS INNOVATION: Lean Principles for AI and Automation
Whether you’re running manual processes or managing smart machines, this webinar will help you combine the power of automation with the proven strength of lean for sustainable results.
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IMPACTS ON MANUFACTURERS: OBBA Impacts on Energy Tax Credits and Transferability
In this session, CLA will break down the latest updates under the new One Big Beautiful Bill Act and explore how tax credits can be used to create meaningful business opportunities.
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IMPACTS ON MANUFACTURERS: OBBA Impacts on Employee Benefits and Compensation Strategy
Numerous aspects of federal policy nestled within this lengthy legislation are employee benefits provisions that will require employers to navigate new rules, opportunities, and compliance requirements. Join IMA for the third part of this series.
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IMPACTS ON MANUFACTURERS: OBBA Impacts on Income Tax for Illinois Manufacturers
The OBB preserves key provisions from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017 and introduces major amendments that will directly affect manufacturers across Illinois. Join IMA for the second part of this series.
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IMPACTS ON MANUFACTURERS: OBBA Impacts on Domestic Production and Long-Term Development
IMA is kicking off this series with a look at the importance of these sweeping changes for manufacturers and digging deeper into what this means for domestic production and long-term development.
Webinar Recordings
BUILDING TALENT PIPELINES: The Power of Internship Programs
Join us for an upcoming webinar where we’ll explore how internships can become a strategic part of your talent pipeline.
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WORKFORCE MEETS METAL: Unlock Workforce Strategies with IMEC & the METAL Project – Quad Cities
Join us for a strategic roundtable discussion on November 12, 2025 at 8:00 AM at The Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce, facilitated by Mary Hallock of IMEC and Scott Ellsworth of Jobs for the Future.
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MANUFACTURING EXPORT READINESS: Getting Your Products to Global Markets
In this practical and informative webinar, we’ll help you assess your company’s export readiness and walk you through the key steps to launching successfully in global markets.