Celebrating Manufacturing

MFG Day 2025 will be on October 3
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WHY CELEBRATE

Fueling Economic Growth and Innovation

Manufacturing fuels our economy and drives innovation across industries, providing jobs, building communities, and bringing essential products to life. As we celebrate manufacturing, we honor the creativity, resilience, and hard work of those who keep our world moving forward.

MANUFACTURING DAY

What is Manufacturing Day?

National Manufacturing Day celebrates modern manufacturing and positively influences the common misconceptions around the manufacturing industry, while inspiring the future generation of manufacturers. Although nationally recognized on the first Friday of October (this year, it is October 4), Illinois celebrates manufacturing the entire month of October. Manufacturers have the opportunity to open their doors to local schools and their communities to give students, educational leaders, and parents the opportunity to learn what manufacturing is and is not.

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Important Links

MFG Day Website

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Plan and Prepare

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Host Tool Kit

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MFG Day Resources

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MFG DAY

Inspiring the Future Manufacturing Workforce

Celebrated nationally on the first Friday in October, MFG Day is manufacturing’s biggest annual opportunity to inspire the next generation, positively shift perceptions about our industry, and build the foundation for the manufacturing workforce of the future.

Why Participate

Manufacturers face a talent shortage, and Manufacturing Day provides the opportunity to collaboratively address this issue and other common challenges. By participating in Manufacturing Day/Month, Illinois manufacturers are empowered to connect with the next generation of manufacturers, positively influence the public’s perception of manufacturing, and ensure continued growth of the industry. When you host or participate in a MFG Day event you get to:

  • Share your company’s story
  • Dissolve outdated myths about manufacturing (dull, dirty, unsafe, etc.)
  • Inspire a new generation of manufacturers
  • Learn about ways to improve your efficiencies, workforce, and profits
  • Initiate business relationships with other manufacturers or community organizations
  • Discover what else is being made in your community

How to Participate in MFG Day

With this resource you will learn to:

  • Decide on the type of event you will host, virtual events, plant tours or other in-person events
  • Register your event on mfgday.com.
  • Use the Host Toolkit to plan, partner with local schools, and promote your event
  • Promote! Promote! Promote!

HOSTING A MFG EVENT?

Tell Us About Your MFG Day Event

Please take a moment to let us know the details, and we would be happy to help get the word out to help you celebrate.

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Upcoming Events Celebrating Manufacturing

Discover workshops, training sessions, and networking opportunities designed to support growth, innovation, and operational excellence in manufacturing.

October 17, 2024 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

2024 MIDWEST AEROSPACE CONFERENCE

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Tell Us Why You Chose a Career in Manufacturing

Please take a moment and let us know how a career in manufacturing has impacted you. Help inspire a new generation of workforce to take advantage of the opportunities available in manufacturing!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Learn how we partner with businesses to overcome challenges, improve operations, and drive success in a competitive market.

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Useful Resources

Blogs

Agility: What Can it Mean for Your Company?

Agility: What Can it Mean for Your Company?

Business GrowthStrategic Planning Strategy
Blogs

10 Terms Manufacturers Need to Know About Sustainability

In this article, you’ll learn 10 key terms that all manufacturers should know and can apply to sustainability in their business.

Lean ManufacturingQuality Management Operations
Blogs

Attracting Qualified Applicants Through Social Media

Let’s explore some effective strategies for using social media channels to reach, capture, and engage your target audience in the manufacturing sector.

Customer EngagementMarketing & Sales Growth
Blogs

Developing a Supply Chain Strategy as a Small to Medium-Sized Manufacturer (Part 1)

In the latest supply chain blog, Jeanne Perron discusses effective strategies for small to mid-sized manufacturers to develop and expand their supply chain.

SourcingSupply Chain Operations
Blogs

CULTURE BY DESIGN: 4 Steps to Implement Today

In the latest DEI blog, Paola Velasquez discusses how workplace culture connects with employees and the positive impacts that it could have.

Company Culture Workforce
Blogs

CMMC 2.0 Rollout

What will this rollout look like, what will it mean for you–and is this really the final word on CMMC? Read on to learn more.

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Supplier Opportunities

  1. Breastfeeding Necklace - Polaris MEP - Close Date: 07/07/2025
  2. Soft Weave Roll Stock - Tennessee Manufacturing Extension Partnership - Close Date: 07/07/2025
  3. Laser-scored and Non-laser Scored Peel Film - Tennessee Manufacturing Extension Partnership - Close Date: 07/07/2025
  4. Type I Tinned Annealed Steel Wire - Manufacturing Extension Partnership of Louisiana - Close Date: 07/07/2025
  5. BABA Compliant Submersible Well Pump Components - U.S. Department of Agriculture - Close Date: 07/09/2025
  6. HVAC Controls – Alternates to Automated Logic - DEW Construction - Close Date: 07/11/2025
  7. Metal Hinge with Rivet and 4 screws - Pennsylvania Manufacturing Extension Partnership - Close Date: 07/11/2025
  8. Inner Packs To Hold Mylar Bags (Packaging) - Idaho TechHelp - Close Date: 07/11/2025
  9. Traffic Signal Controller Cabinet - State of California - Close Date: 07/11/2025
  10. Biodegradability-Enhancing Additive for Bioplastics - Polaris MEP - Close Date: 07/11/2025
  11. HVAC Controls – Alternates to ABB - DEW Construction - Close Date: 07/11/2025
  12. Stainless Steel Insertion Tube with Stylette – Medical Use - Maine Manufacturing Extension Partnership - Close Date: 07/18/2025
  13. Barbecue Grills - TMAC - Close Date: 07/18/2025
  14. Fiber Carding Machine - Polaris MEP - Close Date: 07/18/2025
  15. Knit Nylon Lycra and / or Poly Lycra textile - North Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership - Close Date: 07/18/2025
  16. Single radius aluminum arch culvert and plate materials - City and Borough of Sitka - Close Date: 07/18/2025
  17. Stainless Steel Sheets - Puerto Rico Manufacturing Extension Inc - Close Date: 07/18/2025
  18. HVAC Controls – Alternates to Contemporary Controls - DEW Construction - Close Date: 07/20/2025
  19. HVAC Controls – Alternates to ONICON - DEW Construction - Close Date: 07/20/2025
  20. HVAC Controls – Alternates to IDEC - DEW Construction - Close Date: 07/20/2025
  21. HVAC Controls – Alternates to (RIB) Functional Devices, Inc. - DEW Construction - Close Date: 07/20/2025
  22. HVAC Controls – Alternates to Dynacon - DEW Construction - Close Date: 07/20/2025
  23. HVAC Controls – Alternates to Ditek - DEW Construction - Close Date: 07/20/2025
  24. HVAC Controls – Alternates to Cleveland Controls - DEW Construction - Close Date: 07/20/2025
  25. HVAC Controls – Alternates to C3 Controls - DEW Construction - Close Date: 07/20/2025
  26. HVAC Controls – Alternates to Building Automation Products - DEW Construction - Close Date: 07/20/2025
  27. HVAC Controls – Alternates to Automation Components Inc. - DEW Construction - Close Date: 07/20/2025
  28. BABA Compliant Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Water Meters (RF Fixed Network) - U.S. Department of Agriculture - Close Date: 07/25/2025
  29. BABA Compliant Commercial Shower Kit - U.S. Department of Agriculture - Close Date: 07/25/2025
  30. BABA Compliant Submersible Propeller Mixers (Anaerobic and Anoxic Basins) - U.S. Department of Agriculture - Close Date: 07/25/2025
  31. Oral Toothache Pouch - Manufacturing Extension Partnership of Louisiana - Close Date: 08/09/2025
  32. OEM for Outdoor Furniture Brand - GreenBridge Furnishings - Close Date: 12/11/2025
  33. 120″+ Length Shafts - Pennsylvania Manufacturing Extension Partnership - Close Date: 06/05/2026