Blogs
National Safety Month 2025 Continuous Improvement
June is National Safety Month and the National Safety Council provides resources with themes every year for employers to educate and celebrate their team. There is a sign up available to access additional media to support your efforts. 2025 kicks off with a focus on continuous improvement. If you know us here at IMEC, we […]
Webinar Recordings
FAST TO VALUABLE: How Acceleration Drives Results in Modern Manufacturing
In this conversational, podcast-style webinar, specialists from IMEC and Commerce Bank will connect the dots between Lean principles and automation tools that drive financial efficiency and operational clarity.
Blogs
Illinois’ small, midsize manufacturers must stay nimble in times of rapid change
Illinois manufacturers are adapting to rapid change through automation, workforce training, and strategic support from partners like IMEC.
Whitepapers & Reports
Tariffs 2025: A Strategic Inflection Point for U.S. Businesses
Learn how U.S. businesses can strategically respond to new tariffs in 2025. Gain insights on risk mitigation, supply chain strategy, and long-term resilience.
Webinar Recordings
IMPORTING THE ESSENTIALS: Defining Roles, Duties, and Compliance Basics
Join us for a focused session designed to help manufacturers build a solid foundation for trade compliance.
News
Two IMEC Leaders Earn TPM Talent Supply Chain Manager Credential to Support Illinois Manufacturing Workforce
On May 7, 2025, Joanne Ruiz and Amy Clary, officially earned the designation of TPM Talent Supply Chain Manager, joining a national network of professionals working to solve workforce challenges through employer-led strategies. This accomplishment follows their successful completion of an intensive, multi-month training through the TPM Academy — a program developed by the U.S. […]
News
IMEC and Land of Lincoln Workforce Alliance Honored for Outstanding Sector-Based Manufacturing Partnership at Illinois Workforce Summit
East Peoria, IL — IMEC and the Land of Lincoln Workforce Alliance (LLWA) were honored for excellence in workforce collaboration during the Illinois Workforce Summit, held at the Embassy Suites in East Peoria. Hosted by the Illinois Workforce Partnership and the Illinois Workforce Innovation Board, the Summit brings together leaders from across Illinois to celebrate […]
Blogs
What are Harmonized Tariff Schedules (HTS) Codes? How Can They Help You Navigate Tariffs?
Use HTS codes to navigate new tariffs and make smarter sourcing decisions.
Webinar Recordings
THRIVING IN TURBULENCE: Mitigating the Impact of U.S. Trade Tariffs
The session will outline the goals of the new tariffs and their potential impacts, such as addressing trade imbalances, ensuring fair competition, protecting US industries, and boosting government revenue.
