News
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 […]
Blogs
The Importance of Apprenticeships in Manufacturing: Alleviating Workforce Challenges and Building the Future
In the latest IMEC Blog, Amy Murphy, Technical Specialist at IMEC, discusses the importance of apprenticeships in manufacturing and how you can get started
News
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 […]
Webinar Recordings
AI INNOVATION UNLEASHED: Transforming Business with Generative Technology
Discover how Generative AI can revolutionize your business by unleashing unparalleled creativity and innovation.
Webinar Recordings
EMAIL MARKETING STRATEGIES: Inbox Sales & Lead Generation for Manufacturers
This webinar equips attendees with the tools and strategies to build a winning email marketing program. Learn how to automate repetitive tasks, secure better partnerships, and drive more sales.
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.
Blogs
US Manufacturing Overview for 2024 With ITR Economist Michael Feuz
ITR Economist and Speaker Michael Feuz provides our outlook for the US manufacturing industry in 2024 and over the next few years. He details how long each market will be under the economic pressures of a recession phase, the challenges clients are facing, insights into positioning your business for future economic growth, and advice for business leaders for the second half of the decade!
News
Advance McHenry Manufacturing Grants
The Advance McHenry County grant is open for applicants, and the county’s investments in McHenry County manufacturers will not only help businesses recover, but also spur innovation for the post-pandemic economy.
Blogs
Reducing Workplace Risks: A Strategic Approach to Safety
The National Safety Council has selected Risk Reduction as a National Safety Month focus this year.
