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Employee Handbooks Workshop: Is Yours up to Date?

Illinois Manufacturing Association – Oakbrook 1211 W. 22nd St. 1st Floor Conference Center, Oak Brook, IL

This workshop will discuss new laws Illinois employers need to include in employee handbooks and their obligations based on these new laws.

GROW YOUR BUSINESS: Breaking into Government Contracting Webinar

Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registration

Considering government contracting? This session will enhance your basic understanding of the procurement process and introduce resources to help you determine if this customer is a good fit for your business.

OPEN NEW DOORS: Supplier Diversity Virtual Panel Discussion

Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registration

A panel of female experts will define supplier diversity and share how companies are implementing supplier diversity practices to expand their markets, drive competition between existing and potential suppliers, and attract new talent.

ERTC CARES Act Employee Retention Tax Credit Information Session

Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registration

This session will educate you on how manufacturing organizations may still be eligible for the ERC, a fully refundable payroll tax credit intended to aid employers who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

BUILD YOUR TEAM: Career Pathways in Manufacturing Lunch and Learn

John Wood Community College – Workforce Development Center 4220 Kochs Lane, Room W112, Quincy, IL

Join IMEC and John Wood Community College Workforce Development center for a lunch and learn that explains how to solve training challenges and build a workforce of the future with Career Pathways.

Automation Barbeque – Tech Showcase Event

Elk Grove Village 350 Kent Ave, Elk Grove Village, IL

Join us and FPE Automation for a delicious BBQ lunch and see all the latest aumation technology on display.

Open House for Southwestern Illinois : Kaskaskia College

Harry L. Crisp Technology Center 2005 E McCord Street, Centralia, IL, United States

Join us for an evening of learning about the opportunities with local industry partners and new manufacturing prospects.

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MAKERS ON THE MOVE: Manufacturing Month Celebration and Bus Tour

Various Stops in Illinois

Designed to showcase modern manufacturing which is high-tech, clean, diverse, and sustainable, the Makers on the Move bus will visit manufacturing facilities, colleges, and high schools across the state to highlight the innovative manufacturing sector and amazing job opportunities that are available today.

Doing More With Less: How Automation Can Supercharge Revenue Operations

Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registration

In this session attendees will learn about best in class features and tools that not only can help now, but help usher them into the era of Industry 4.0 and give them a competitive advantage in the future.

13th Annual Midwest Government Contracting Symposium

Vibrant Arena at The Mark 1201 River Drive, Moline, IL, United States

The IA-IL Chapter of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) is hosting the 13th Annual Midwest Government Contracting Symposium.

Compensation & Benefits – Are you Competitive?

Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registration

Join in a discussion of an analysis of current trends, unexpected findings and what the data means to your company in this labor market.

Onsite Tour of Argonne Leadership Computing Facility

Argonne National Laboratory 9700 South Cass Street, Lemont, IL, United States

Join us for this opportunity to learn more about the changing energy landscape, Argonne’s role, and opportunities for Illinois manufacturers they innovate and adapt.

Data Integrated Manufacturing Workshop Webinar

University of Illinois Chicago Webinar

Illinois manufacturers and other interested parties are invited to attend a half-day workshop at University of Illinois at Chicago to learn how machine learning Artificial Intelligence can support a manufacturing businesses.

RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION : HR Online Forum

Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registration

Be part of the IMA’S HR forum will provide you with the guidance and support to help you not only do your job well, but to provide you the tools to excel as an HR professional. 

IMA Annual Environmental Conference

South Suburban College | Oak Forest Center 16333 S. Kilbourn Ave., Oak Forest, IL

Join us for an overview of the rapid electrification taking place in the automotive industry in Illinois and learn how to minimize the risks and maximize the growth opportunities.

CERTIFIED IN SAFETY: First Aid, CPR, and AED Training

1615 W. Jefferson 1615 W. Jefferson, Joliet, United States

Attend the National Safety Council First Aid /CPR and AED training you’ll receive the life-saving skills you need to handle an emergency until a professional arrives!

WOMEN IN IL MANUFACTURING: Building Your Brand

Embassy Suites RiverFront Peoria Embassy Suites East Peoria Conference Center, Peoria, IL

Join us in Peoria for a thought provoking discussion on building your brand and a chance to build your network with women in manufacturing.

PREVENT AND PROTECT: OSHA Safety Hazards Part 3

Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registration

Attend part 3 of a 4-part session to learn the safety hazards and the controls employers are expected to implement to prevent injuries.

PREVENT AND PROTECT: OSHA Health Hazards Part 4

Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registration

In part 4 of this 4-part session we will discuss hazards & the controls employers are expected to implement to prevent injuries and illness.

ECOMMERCE FOR MANUFACTURERS: Selling Online 101

Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registration

Join us for an informative conversation about eCommerce functionality and cart options, including online sales vs. selective RFQs — which is right for your business?

BUILD YOUR TEAM: Introduction into Career Pathways

Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registration

Join us for a fun webinar program that introduces you into Career Pathways and how to incorporate it into your company.

OSHA Policy Changes Expanded Enforcement

Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registration

Join us to learn about the new OSHA policy changes that will have a major impact on Illinois manufacturers.

Illinois’ New Paid Leave Law: What Every Manufacturer Needs to Know

Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registration

Join us to learn about Illinois’ new paid leave law that will require Illinois employers, regardless of size, to offer 40 hours of paid leave to every employee – full and part time – for any reason.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Elevate Your Company Culture

Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registration

Attend this webinar to identify what next steps to take to distinguish yourself as an inclusive and welcoming workplace and hear from fellow members creative best practices for the workplace.

HR Online Forum: What Employers Need to Know Now

Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registration

Join Scott Cruz, Labor and Employment attorney as he answers your HR related questions and discusses an array of legal issues affecting manufacturers.

$69

The CHIPS Act

Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registration

Learn why the CHIPS Act affects all manufacturers, whether they make chips, make products that require chips or are part of a supply chain disrupted by the semiconductor shortage.

Outlook on US Transportation Sector

Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registration

Please join Bank of America’s Brian Ruddy for an update and outlook on the US Transportation sector and how it impacts manufacturers today and moving forward.

Master the Basics: Diversity and Inclusion

Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registration

Join Paola Velasquez, IMEC’s DEI Director to discover how companies are approaching diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) to elevate company culture and drive advancements across their organization.

$5

The DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) Certification Process

Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registration

The DBE Program, administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), provides minorities, women, and other eligible small businesses an opportunity to participate in highway, mass transit, and airport contracts that are federal AND state funded.

IMA 2023 Business Day

President Abraham Lincoln Springfield Hotel 701 E Adams St., Springfield, IL, United States

IMA’s 2023 Business Day is a unique opportunity to hear from leading policymakers in Illinois, help the IMA deliver our message of job growth and prosperity, and help legislators understand the impact of their actions on Illinois manufacturing.