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EXPAND YOUR REACH: Growth Marketing in a Digital World Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationIn this session, we will look at the most effective marketing strategies and resources small manufacturers should consider when trying to expand their reach and find new audiences.
GENERATE MORE LEADS: How to Refine your Lead Processes Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationLearn how to build your sales funnel, then keep in touch with your prospects so your company stays top of mind when a need arises.
SUSTAIN SALES GROWTH: Do More with Less in an Online World Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationBuild customer relationships using a strategic online marketing plan – putting you in the right place at the right time for your clients.
GROW YOUR BUSINESS: The Power of LinkedIn for Exponential Growth Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationLearn how to create ongoing engagement with your target audience on LinkedIn using proven strategies and best practices.
KEEP IT SIMPLE: Marketing Automation for Manufacturers Virtual Lunch and Learn
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationJoin us to learn why and how to implement marketing automation to drive sales, and gain a key advantage in your marketing strategy.
FIND NEW CUSTOMERS: What You Need to Know About Inbound & Outbound Marketing in 2022 Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationJoin us to learn effective inbound and outbound strategies to drive traffic and ensure a good user experience.
ATTRACT AND RETAIN: HR Best Practices for Manufacturers Virtual 4-Part Series – Session 1
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationThis first session of a 4-part series will explore the ever-changing landscape of workforce development. Attendees will be introduced to best practices in attraction and retention strategies that help their organization become an employer of choice.
ATTRACT AND RETAIN: HR Best Practices for Manufacturers Virtual 4-Part Series – Session 2
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationThe second session of the 4-part series will look at how to leverage your brand to attract top talent and retain your current workforce.
ATTRACT AND RETAIN: HR Best Practices for Manufacturers Virtual 4-Part Series – Session 3
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationThis session of a 4-part series will help attendees understand how to implement new learning and development programs that align to the way millennials and Gen Z individuals learn, so they can better attract and retain these generations.
The Future Of Manufacturing: Navigating Key Influences – Workforce, Automation, and Innovation
Peoria Production Solutions 2029 W Townline Rd., Peoria, IL, United StatesJoin us in Peoria to gain a better understanding of the industrial landscape today and plan for the future of Illinois Manufacturing.
ATTRACT AND RETAIN: HR Best Practices for Manufacturers Virtual 4-Part Series – Session 4
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationIn the final session of the 4-part series you will learn best practices in Onboarding and OJT that can directly impact your retention rates and keep employees engaged from the moment they walk in the door and throughout their career.
Business Accounting Training: Build Your Financial Literacy to Grow Your Business Webinar Series – Session 1: Business Accounting 101: Basic Concepts
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationLearn the basic concepts of accounting that can assist small business owners to establish recordkeeping and reporting practices that will save them time, trouble, and money in the long run.
Business Accounting Training: Build Your Financial Literacy to Grow Your Business Webinar Series – Session 2: Business Accounting 201 – Concepts into Action
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationThis session will explore the three core financial statements of a business and how these statements provide clues about the financial well-being of the company, as well as ways these statements can be used to improve the cash flow and profitability of the business.
Business Accounting Training: Build Your Financial Literacy to Grow Your Business Webinar Series – Session 3: Application of Concepts using QuickBooks – Basics
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationThis morning session will help you discover the hidden powers of Quickbooks and teach you how to apply your knowledge to use the software effectively.
Business Accounting Training: Build Your Financial Literacy to Grow Your Business Webinar Series – Session 4: Application of Concepts using QuickBooks – Advanced
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationTake your Quickbooks knowledge and application to the next level. This training session dives into ways to use Quickbooks to scale your business – to work smarter, faster, and be more productive with less stress.
STRENGTHEN ONLINE PRESENCE: How to Make a Great First Impression in the Digital World Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationIn this webinar, we will explore how to view your online presence through the lens of your target audience albeit your existing customer, potential customer, workforce, and applicants.
DOMINATE THE GAME: Creating a Winning SEO Strategy to Generate Leads and Top-Line Growth – A Virtual Panel
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationJoin us to hear directly from Illinois manufacturers who achieve continuous, quantifiable success in their SEO strategies, and how you can do the same to grow you business and diversify your customer base.
Cash Flow and Alternative Financing for Small Businesses
Peoria Next Innovation Center 801 W. Main St., Peoria, ILAttend this in-person training event to learn how to implement effective cash flow and financial management tools for small businesses.
GENERATE NEW LEADS: Building Profitable Relationships with LinkedIn Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationJoin us for a fun-filled & action-packed LinkedIn training workshop to help capture quality lead generation opportunities waiting for you on LinkedIn.
ELEVATE COMPANY CULTURE: 7 Elements of a Successful DEI Strategy Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationThis webinar will provide an outline of the steps organizations can take to launch a successful DEI strategy.
RAISE BRAND AWARENESS: PR Strategies for Manufacturers Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationYour business has a story to tell. This session will share simple steps manufacturers can use to tell their story and increase brand awareness.
GROW YOUR BUSINESS: Manufacturers Going Global with eCommerce Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationJoin us to learn how to prepare to enter global markets and strategies to leverage eCommerce and other channels to grow your business.
WEATHER THE STORM: 10 Steps to Recession-Proof your Business Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationDiscover steps companies can take to continue to drive strong results and strengthen business resilience if we experience an economic slowdown and or a recession.
LET VALUES DRIVE: Digital Marketing 101 for Manufacturers Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationThis webinar will teach you how to develop a scalable marketing system that connects with your ideal customers online and grow your sales.
STRENGTHEN BUSINESS INFRASTRUCTURE: How to Cure Back-Office Blues and Achieve Smooth Operations with Business Infrastructure Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationThis interactive session will explain how to level-up your operational capacity while building effective teams and implementing processes that get results.
GROW YOUR BUSINESS: Breaking into Government Contracting Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationConsidering 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.
WEATHER THE STORM: How do we Recession-Proof our Sales and Marketing? Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationThis session will review a proven process that companies can implement now to recession-proof their sales and marketing efforts.
ATTRACT QUALITY LEADS: Inbound Marketing Strategies for Manufacturers Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationJoin us to learn how to attract customers and prospects to your business instead of chasing them using proven inbound marketing strategies.
BOOST ONLINE SALES: Capitalizing on Online Marketplaces for Manufacturers Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationJoin us to look at how online marketplaces can modernize your sales efforts and create business advantages to dominate your market using e-commerce tools.
FOCUS ON IMPROVEMENT: What is This Thing Called Theory of Constraints? Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationThis session will give participants an understanding of Theory of Constraints and how to apply it to achieve breakthrough improvement in performance.
Doing More With Less: How Automation Can Supercharge Revenue Operations
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationIn 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.
CONNECT AND ENGAGE: SEO Strategies Made Simple for Manufacturers Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationA fun and engaging session that will break down Search Engine Optimization for manufacturing companies to get found online and stop being the best kept secret.
Compensation & Benefits – Are you Competitive?
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationJoin in a discussion of an analysis of current trends, unexpected findings and what the data means to your company in this labor market.
Executive Forum – KPI’s Role in Recession-Proofing Your Business
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationJoin IMA President & CEO Mark Denzler at this small and exclusive forum of CEO’s and executive leadership for the IMA Executive Forum
OPPORTUNITIES AND RISKS: Automotive Electrification in Illinois Webinar
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationJoin 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.
Bootcamp: Goal Setting to Grow Your Business
Custom Direct 715 E. Irving Park Rd, Roselle, IL, United StatesJoin a roundtable discussion of manufacturers and growth-oriented strategy experts to begin your path to successful goal setting, and business strategy development.
IMA Annual Environmental Conference
South Suburban College | Oak Forest Center 16333 S. Kilbourn Ave., Oak Forest, ILJoin 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.
MAXIMIZE ENTERPRISE VALUE: Implementing Business Transition Planning
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationLearn how implementing business transition planning into your business strategy can help maximize wealth.
ENGAGE YOUR WORKFORCE: Best Practices for Talent Acquisition and Retention
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationJoin us to learn how to apply the best practices to keep your current employees and attract new ones.
DEFINE YOUR GOALS: Developing a Strategic Plan for Your Organization
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationDiscover how developing a strategic plan for your organization can set you up for success.
ADDRESS LABOR CHALLENGES: In Pursuit of Automation
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationDiscover how to get on the path to bringing automation into your manufacturing operation.
MONITOR AND EVALUATE : ISO 9001:2015 & AS9100 Internal Auditor Training
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationISO 9001:2015 and/or AS9100 starts with strong internal auditors. Enhance your Organization’s QMS and Internal Auditing Training.
DO IT YOURSELF: Generating Website Traffic by Updating Your Website
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationIn this webinar we will cover how YOU can give your website impactful and straightforward updates that will generate website traffic.
HEALTH AND SAFETY: Annual SIOSH/SAFETYCON Day Conference
Southern Illinois University EdwardsvilleApply for the SIOSH and SafetyCon award by December 31, 2022 and save the date for the SIOSH/ SafetyCon Day Conference on January 30, 2023 to hear from keynote speaker, Shae Birkey of Caterpillar, participate in breakout sessions, and enjoy the awards ceremony!
POSTPONED: ADVANCE YOUR WORKFORCE: Solving Workforce Challenges Through Customized Training and New Technologies
RE3DTECH 2441 Commerce Dr, Libertyville, IL, United StatesAttend to learn how embracing new technologies and upskilling your employees to use them is key to improving your overall operations.
COOK COUNTY MANUFACTURING REINVENTED: Learn How to Apply to this Grant Funded Opportunity
Webinar Webinar link will be provided after registrationJoin IMEC and Cook County as they walk through everything you need to know about the Cook County Manufacturing Reinvented Grant.
FUTURE OF WORKFORCE: Training and Retaining Symposium
John Wood Community College – Main Campus 1301 S 48th St., Quincy, ILAttend this event as we will investigate solutions to the impending worker shortage and skills gaps for manufacturers through innovative approaches to help manufacturers train and retain as well as tour of Knapheide’s facilities.
Community of Resources for Manufacturers: Educate, Participate, & Celebrate
South Suburban College 15800 State St, South Holland, IllinoisOn April 25th, join us to celebrate and learn from industry leaders and community partners about the resources and tools available for Suburban Cook County Manufacturers.
IMA 2023 Business Day
President Abraham Lincoln Springfield Hotel 701 E Adams St., Springfield, IL, United StatesIMA’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.
Community of Resources for Manufacturers: Educate, Participate, & Celebrate
South Suburban College 16333 South Kilbourn Avenue, Oak Forest, IL, United StatesOn May 1st, join us to celebrate and learn from industry leaders and community partners about the resources and tools available for Suburban Cook County Manufacturers.