Webinar Recordings
SPURRING MANUFACTURING SUCCESS: State Programs for Manufacturing Innovation and Productivity
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Session Handout: SPURRING MANUFACTURING SUCCESS: State Programs for Manufacturing Innovation and Productivity Illinois is investing in manufacturers like you. The question is, are you taking full advantage of […]
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Manufacturing Growth: SEO, GEO & Digital Advertising Strategies That Drive Leads
The way manufacturers generate leads online is rapidly evolving. Traditional SEO is now only one piece to a larger puzzle as AI-driven search experiences, zero-click results, paid digital advertising, and […]
Whitepapers & Reports
Grant Guide for Small Businesses
Learn how to identify grant opportunities, submit competitive applications, and secure funding to support your business growth.
Webinar Recordings
MAXIMIZING COMPANY VALUE: 8 Drivers Every Manufacturer Should Assess
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Session Handout: MAXIMIZING COMPANY VALUE: 8 Drivers Every Manufacturer Should Assess Assessment: Free Value Growth Diagnostic Most Illinois manufacturers are working hard on growth—but not all growth creates […]
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MAXIMIZING COMPANY VALUE: 8 Drivers Every Manufacturer Should Assess
In this session, Next Play Marketing will unpack the 8 value drivers in the Next Play Value Multiplier™ and show Illinois manufacturers how assessing these drivers—across revenue, market authority, digital, sales, loyalty, scalability, and strategic assets—can turn everyday growth efforts into lasting company value.
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SPURRING MANUFACTURING SUCCESS: State Programs for Manufacturing Innovation and Productivity
Join us for this webinar featuring Director Kristin Richards of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), who will share insight into the state’s strategy and commitment to supporting manufacturers through these initiatives.
Assessments Education & Training
Free Value Growth Diagnostic
By completing this short assessment, you’ll see how well your current marketing and sales investments are working across the 8 value drivers that matter most to growth and valuation, and where to focus next.
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Growing Manufacturing in 2026
Join manufacturing resource providers, tax professionals, and SBA lenders for a panel discussion about the new federal tax policies and SBA financial resources that are designed to turbocharge manufacturing in 2026.
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REMS Summit 2026
This full-day event connects manufacturers, leaders, and solution providers to explore key priorities for today’s operations, including workforce and leadership development, automation, supply chain strategy, and data-driven decision-making.
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.