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MASTERING JOB METHODS: Unlocking Continuous Improvement with TWI
This webinar will equip you with the tools and insights needed to lead your team more effectively and achieve measurable improvements in productivity and quality.
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STRATEGIC PLAN BLUEPRINT: Turning Vision into Measurable Results
This webinar will equip leaders with tools to define direction, set priorities, and execute effectively. Participants will learn how to analyze their business environment, identify strengths and gaps, and translate strategy into measurable actions. This session will help your organization build a repeatable planning process that drives results.
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MANAGE PEOPLE EFFECTIVELY: TWI Job Relations for Leaders
Learn how Job Relations can help you create stronger relationships with employees and a more productive work environment.
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ENGAGING MULTI GENERATIONS: Strengthening Skills through Training Pathways
This webinar explores practical ways manufacturers can address workforce gaps through structured training pathways, including internships and apprenticeships.
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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.
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MEXICO TIMELY TOPICS: Expectations and Challenges Today
The latest economic data from Mexico and what it means for US manufacturers and insights into the recent volatility of the peso.
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NAVIGATING GLOBAL TRADE: Understanding Tariffs & the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) Classification Through Cookies
This interactive session uses the cookie recipe as an accessible but powerful analogy to decode how HTS classification, tariff exposure, and global sourcing decisions directly impact your bottom line as an Illinois manufacturer.
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IMA ANNUAL LUNCHEON – Chicago
Join us for the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association’s 132nd Annual Luncheon on Friday, December 12, 2025 in Chicago—at their new location, the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk.
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UNLOCKING WORKFORCE OPPORTUNITY: How Apprenticeships Build Skills, Careers, and Communities
Join us for this engaging 45 minute webinar to explore the power of apprenticeships in today’s manufacturing and workforce landscape. Apprenticeships are a time-tested model that allows individuals to earn while they learn, while helping employers develop a pipeline of highly skilled, loyal employees.
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PROTECT YOUR PROFITS: Foreign Exchange and Currency Risk Management
We’ll cover an introduction to the foreign exchange market, this year’s market development and tools for currency risk management.