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.
Whitepapers, Reports & Executive Briefs
RESHORING 2.0
Explore how Illinois small and mid-sized manufacturers can use automation, process stability, workforce development and digital transformation to compete for the next generation of domestic manufacturing opportunities.
Event
Autonomous Heartland & Area 52 Briefing
The webinar will cover the proposed Area 52 autonomous test site and share information on how Illinois and Wisconsin businesses can help bolster the Midwest defense industrial base.
Whitepapers, Reports & Executive Briefs
From Spreadsheets to Smart Decisions
A practical guide to Power BI dashboards for manufacturers ready to connect data, improve visibility, and make faster decisions.
Blogs
Beyond Spreadsheets: A Practical First Step with Power BI
Manufacturers rarely lack data. The challenge is making information from multiple systems accessible, trusted, and actionable. Learn how a focused Power BI dashboard can improve visibility and support better decisions.
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.
Whitepapers, Reports & Executive Briefs
NAVIGATING DISRUPTION
Learn how small and mid-sized manufacturers can use data, technology and strategic partnerships to improve supply chain visibility, strengthen resilience and better prepare for disruption.
Whitepapers, Reports & Executive Briefs
HARD TECHNOLOGIES FOR HARD ROI
Discover how small and mid-sized manufacturers can strategically deploy robotics and advanced process controls to stabilize production, address workforce challenges, and achieve measurable returns.
Whitepapers, Reports & Executive Briefs
Strategic Automation Investment
Discover how strategic, targeted automation investments can help manufacturers address workforce challenges, improve productivity, support reshoring, and strengthen long-term competitiveness.
Whitepapers, Reports & Executive Briefs
THE NEXT FRONTIER
Discover how AI, digital twins, IIoT, and sustainable technologies are helping small and medium-sized manufacturers build connected factories that improve productivity, reduce costs, and strengthen long-term competitiveness.