FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 9, 2024 Illinois Manufacturers’ Association Announces Fourth Annual Lynne Mohr Memorial Bike Ride   Ride Across the Swiss Alps Will Raise Funds for Students Pursuing Careers in Skilled Trades and Manufacturing SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) is proud to announce the fourth annual Lynne Mohr Memorial Bike Ride, which will raise funds to support students pursuing careers in the skilled trades and manufacturing. This year, the “Big Sky Bicycle Ride – The Swiss Alps and The Black Forest,” will take place from July 10 to July 31 on ..read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 12, 2024 Illinois Manufacturers’ Association and Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center Host Manufacturing Workforce Solutions Summit in Elgin Business leaders, municipal officials and educators meet to discuss strategies for building talent pipelines, solving workforce challenges SPRINGFIELD– The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) Education Foundation and the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) today will host the third annual Moving Makers Forward: Manufacturing Workforce Solutions Summit, which brings industry experts, municipal leaders and ..read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 4, 2024 Inaugural Illinois Manufacturing Hall of Fame Inductees Announced Newly-created Hall of Fame Recognizes People, Products, and Companies that Have Made a Substantial Impact on Manufacturing in Illinois SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) today announced the inaugural class of inductees into the Illinois Manufacturing Hall of Fame, which recognizes the people, products and companies that have made a substantial and indelible impact on manufacturing in Illinois. The Illinois Manufacturing Hall of Fame was recently established to ce ..read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 7, 2024 Illinois Manufacturers’ Association Hosts Electric Vehicle Showcase Day at Governor’s Mansion Event highlights advancements in state’s electric vehicle ecosystem SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association today hosted the first Electric Vehicle Showcase Day at the Governor’s Mansion, where electric vehicle makers and suppliers gathered to exhibit their cutting-edge products and celebrate recent advancements in this exciting sector. Participants included Lion Electric Company; Rivian; Ford Motor Company; General Motors; EVBox; BorgWarner; UPS; bp p ..read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 2, 2024 Illinois Manufacturers’ Association Welcomes New Board Member Pat Kenefick, Vice President of Global Distribution and Logistics at AbbVie, brings supply chains expertise SPRINGFIELD— The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) has named Pat Kenefick, Vice President of Global Distribution and Logistics for AbbVie, to its Board of Directors as the association continues its strong record of leadership on behalf of manufacturers across the state. “We are happy to welcome Pat as the newest member of our Board of Directors and look forward to leveraging his expe ..read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 2, 2024 “Makers Madness” Contest Enters Final Round Voters to Decide “The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois” SPRINGFIELD – As voting opens in the final round of the 2024 “Makers Madness” contest, four products have emerged as finalists in the bracket-style tournament hosted by the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association that lets voters decide which product is The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois. Presented by Comcast Business, the competition celebrates the incredible work of manufacturers across Illinois, who have long served as the backbone of our state’s economy. Manuf ..read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 26, 2024 Voters Narrow Field to Top 8 Coolest Products Made in Illinois “Makers Madness” Contest Lets Public Decide The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois SPRINGFIELD – The field of contenders for the 2024 title of The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois has been narrowed further, with voters choosing the Top 8 products to move ahead in the fifth annual “Makers Madness” contest. Hosted by the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association, “Makers Madness” is a bracket-style tournament in which voters across the state decide which product is The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois. Presen ..read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 21, 2024 Inaugural Sustainable Aviation Fuel Conference Highlights Opportunity for Renewable Fuel to Lower Emissions and Transform Industries Inaugural conference will discuss latest in scientific research, production, and logistics SPRINGFIELD –The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA), in partnership with Intersect Illinois and the IL Corn Growers Association, today launched the inaugural Sustainable Aviation Fuel Conference (SAF) to showcase the opportunity renewable fuel offers to lower emissions and transform manufacturing, transportation and agricultur ..read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 19, 2024 Voters Narrow Field to Top 16 Coolest Products Made in Illinois “Makers Madness” Contest Lets Public Choose The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois SPRINGFIELD – With more than 122,000 votes cast, the field of contenders competing in the fourth annual “Makers Madness” contest has been narrowed to the Top 16. Hosted by the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association, “Makers Madness” is a bracket-style tournament in which voters across the state will decide which product is The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois. Presented by Comcast Business, the competition celebrates th ..read more

For Immediate ReleaseMarch 13, 2024                                                                  Coalition of Business, Labor, Agriculture Groups Unveil Landmark Legislation to Advance Carbon Capture and Storage in Illinois Regulatory framework will foster investment in CCS technology, help Illinois reach clean energy goals, promote job creation and economic growth SPRINGFIELD – A coalition of business, labor and agric ..read more