Blogs
Top 10 Reasons to Hire a Veteran
Veterans bring proven leadership, adaptability, and reliability to the workforce; delivering measurable impact across teams, systems, and operations.
Webinar Recordings
Impulse el Compromiso de los Empleados: Estrategias Prácticas en la Producción
Descubra cómo generar un compromiso significativo en entornos de producción donde las demandas diarias son altas y cada rol es fundamental.
Webinar Recordings
DRIVING EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT: Practical Strategies for the Shop Floor
This session is an introduction to proven strategies to strengthen morale, foster stronger connections among employees, and improve performance—while staying true to your company’s unique culture and values.
Event
WORKFORCE READINESS ROUNDTABLE: Danville Area Regional Conversation
Come dig a bit deeper into the opportunities at this meeting for manufacturers and community leaders regarding state and regional efforts to address workforce challenges.
Event
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.
Whitepapers & Reports
MADE IN KANE
See how Kane County manufacturers grew operations, built resilient workforces, and secured 880+ jobs in the IMEC impact report.
Event
PEOPLE POWER PROGRESS: National Workforce Development Day Celebration – Palatine
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.
Event
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.
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.
Success Stories
Transforming Operations through Trusted Digital Partnerships
IMEC and Softweb Solutions are helping Illinois manufacturers modernize with measurable results: like a 40% faster onboarding process at Midwest Packaging and a 30% shorter sales cycle at Hennig.