News

IMEC & World Business Chicago Announce Strategic Partnership to Drive the Future of Manufacturing in Chicago

Chicago, IL – September 12, 2024 IMEC and World Business Chicago (WBC) announce a new partnership aimed at aligning strategies and resources to strengthen Chicago’s manufacturing sector and drive inclusive economic growth. As global trends reshape the manufacturing landscape—from evolving technology and shifting supply chains to workforce dynamics—this partnership is focused on preparing Chicago for […]

Supply Chain Grants and Initiatives

Success Stories

K & K Abrasives

A manufacturer of superior quality abrasive products connected with IMEC to begin developing a newer and more modernized website.

Business GrowthMarketing & Sales GrowthOperationsWorkforce

Success Stories

FosterWorks LLC

A woman-owned fabrication shop in Chicago uses the IMEC Supply Chain Matchmaking service to find new business opportunities.

Supply Chain Operations

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Empowering with Apprenticeships: Attract & Retain Top Talent Manufacturing Roundtable

As the manufacturing industry faces a critical juncture, businesses are grappling with the challenges of an aging workforce, rapid technological advancements, and a widening skills gap. The question for many manufacturers is: How can we attract and retain skilled workers while ensuring a sustainable talent pipeline that enhances our workforce’s productivity? To address these pressing […]

ApprenticeshipsSourcing Workforce

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Scaling Up: IMEC Partners with 37 Oaks to Provide an Educational Program to Prepare Small Businesses for Manufacturing Readiness and Wholesale Growth

Chicago, IL – August 16, 2024 The Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) is pleased to announce a new partnership with 37 Oaks to introduce a unique program to Chicagoland small business owners. The focus of this 10-week program is to educate and prepare Chicagoland small business owners for manufacturing readiness and wholesale growth through a […]

Blogs

Building the Quantum Technology Supply Chain With MATTR

This blog explores how NIST’s MATTR initiative helps manufacturers build a quantum technology supply chain, with IMEC driving Illinois’ innovation.

Advanced Manufacturing TechnologyAutomationSourcingSupply Chain GrowthOperationsTechnology