Webinar Recordings
MANAGE PEOPLE EFFECTIVELY: TWI Job Relations for Leaders
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Session Handout: MANAGE PEOPLE EFFECTIVELY: TWI Job Relations for Leaders Executive Brief: UPSKILLING FOR GROWTH Strong leaders know that results come through people, but guiding a team isn’t always easy. The Training Within Industry (TWI) Job Relations program equips supervisors with proven methods to build trust, strengthen communication, and address workplace issues before […]
Whitepapers, Reports & Executive Briefs
UPSKILLING FOR GROWTH
Discover how Illinois manufacturers can build a digitally ready workforce, close skills gaps, and get more value from technology investments through upskilling, cross-training, and apprenticeships.
Whitepapers, Reports & Executive Briefs
RESPOND. REINFORCE. RETAIN.
A survey of 125 Kane County manufacturers reveals a stable, growth-ready industry—and a critical opportunity to connect small manufacturers with the resources, technology, and workforce solutions they need to thrive.
News
Final Day of 2026 “Makers on the Move” Bus Tour Features Visit to Manufacturing Technology Center at Richard J. Daley College in Chicago
Tour logged 2,000 miles, made more than 30 stops at manufacturing facilities, colleges and community centers across Illinois to spotlight career opportunities and highlight modern manufacturing
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“Makers on the Move” Statewide Bus Tour Visits Ferrara Candy Company in Celebration of Manufacturing Month
Tour runs Oct. 2 – 9, is visiting manufacturing facilities, colleges and community centers across Illinois to spotlight career opportunities and highlight modern manufacturing
Success Stories
How IMEC Helped Se-Kure Controls Build Marketing Capabilities for the Future
Company Snapshot Company: Se-Kure Controls Location: Illinois Industry: Retail Loss Prevention & Security Manufacturing Products: Anti-theft devices, retail security systems, convex mirrors, and safety products for retailers. MEP Partner: IMEC (Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center) Digital Marketing Partner: B2Btail The Challenge For more than 60 years, Se-Kure Controls has built a reputation for manufacturing innovative retail […]
Success Stories
How IMEC Helped Pedoc Power Pedestals Build a Stronger Future Through Strategic Partnerships
Company Snapshot Manufacturer: Pedoc Power Pedestals Location: Illinois Industry: Electrical Equipment Manufacturing MEP Partner: IMEC (Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center) Marketing Partner: B2Btail The Challenge For nearly five decades, Pedoc Power Pedestals has built its reputation on engineering high-quality outdoor electrical power pedestals that improve safety, durability, and aesthetics in parks, marinas, commercial developments, and public […]
Success Stories
How IMEC Helped Apparel Redefined Transform Through Innovation, Digital Growth, and Strategic Partnership
Company Snapshot Manufacturer: Apparel Redefined Location: Cook County, Illinois Industry: Custom Apparel Manufacturing & Decoration Products/Services: Direct-to-Garment (DTG) printing, print-on-demand manufacturing, apparel decoration, apparel innovation MEP Partner: IMEC (Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center) Digital Marketing Partner: B2Btail Building More Than a Business For more than 50 years, Apparel Redefined has been part of Cook County’s […]
Success Stories
From Priorities to a Practical Plan
McHenry ARPA Strategy Projects Position Manufacturers for Growth IMEC and Apex US Financial helped three McHenry County manufacturers align leadership, define goals, and build actionable roadmaps through the Advance McHenry grant program. Manufacturers rarely suffer from a shortage of ideas. The harder problem is deciding which ideas matter most, getting leadership aligned around them, and […]
Success Stories
Brewing Growth: How IMEC Helped Heady Cup Coffee Roasters Build a Stronger Future
Company Snapshot Manufacturer: Heady Cup Coffee Roasters Location: McHenry, Illinois Industry: Specialty Coffee Manufacturing Products/Services: Specialty coffee roasting, wholesale coffee, mushroom coffee, single-origin coffees, private-label coffee, espresso catering MEP Partner: IMEC (Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center) Digital Marketing Partner: B2Btail The Challenge Heady Cup Coffee Roasters has earned a reputation for producing exceptional specialty coffee […]