Whitepapers & Reports
Closing the Gap How Veterans Strengthen Manufacturing and Cybersecurity Talent Pipelines
Hiring veterans is not charity—it is strategy, delivering reliable talent, enhanced security, and stronger communities while filling critical roles in manufacturing and cybersecurity.
Event
2026 iFAB Biomanufacturing Summit
Join the iFAB Tech Hub for an all-day summit focused on biomanufacturing and precision fermentation!
Blogs
How Illinois Manufacturers Can Cut Quoting Time by 30% Using Better Excel Workflows or Microsoft Access
Illinois manufacturers can cut quoting time by 30% by streamlining Excel workflows or moving to a scalable Microsoft Access system tailored to their operations.
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EMPOWERING THE FUTURE: Eastern Illinois Manufacturing Summit – Mattoon
This is your opportunity to connect with industry leaders, explore innovative strategies, and discover new resources designed to strengthen our region’s manufacturing future.
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MIDWEST AEROSPACE CONFERENCE: The Future of Aerospace Manufacturing – Rockford
Mark your calendars for MAC2025 to collaborate, learn, and forge partnerships that will drive the aerospace industry to new heights.
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LEAN MEETS FINANCE: Streamlining Value from Shop Floor to Balance Sheet – Quincy
Join IMEC and Commerce Bank for a hands-on, half-day workshop that blends Lean manufacturing principles with financial workflow automation and risk mitigation to help you uncover hidden waste, boost cash flow, and make smarter decisions faster.
Webinar Recordings
EXPORT CREDIT INSURANCE: Maximize Export Sales and Minimize Payment Risk
This session will cover how U.S. companies can utilize credit insurance tools to sell on credit to fuel export growth while protecting their cash flow in an increasingly uncertain international trade landscape.
Event
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 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.
Blogs
The Importance of Properly Trained Hiring Managers and Supervisors in Manufacturing: Mastering the Interview
Proper interview training for hiring managers and supervisors is essential to building a skilled, diverse, and high-performing manufacturing workforce by improving hiring accuracy, reducing bias, and lowering turnover.