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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 7, 2024 Manufacturers Push Legislative Agenda to Strengthen Workforce, Advance Cutting-Edge Technology, and Help Illinois Reach Clean Energy Goals Key proposals would provide tuition assistance, free childcare for workers, support research and development programs, and allow for carbon capture and sequestration SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) unveiled its 2024 legislative agenda today, advocating for measures to strengthen the state’s manufacturing ecosystem by supporting students and families entering the workforce, advancing the d ..read more

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 5, 2024 Illinois Manufacturers’ Association Welcomes New Board Members SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) has named four new members drawn from various sectors of the industry to its Board of Directors, further strengthening its advocacy efforts on behalf of manufacturers across the state. “I am proud to welcome these manufacturing leaders to our Board of Directors. The diversity of their expertise and deep understanding of the industry will help us advance our goals of growing jobs and investment in Illinois, furthering our mission of ..read more