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

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 5, 2024 Voting Begins in “Makers Madness” Contest to Name The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois More than 200 unique products now competing to advance to Top 16 SPRINGFIELD – The first round of voting is now open in the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association’s (IMA) fifth annual “Makers Madness” contest, a bracket-style tournament in which the public will decide what product earns the 2024 title of 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 th ..read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 14, 2024 Illinois Manufacturers’ Association Launches Fifth Annual “Makers Madness” Contest to Name The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois Illinois-Made Products Take Spotlight as Nominations Open for Bracket-Style Tournament SPRINGFIELD – Voters looking for unique and innovative candidates to rally behind will soon have their say, as the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) today launched the fifth annual “Makers Madness” contest, a bracket-style tournament to name The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois. Presented by Comcast Business, the competition celebra ..read more