IMEC Illinois

How do YOU #SeeYourselfInMFG? Monica Coenen, Marketing Director at Terramac in Sugar Grove, IL, says "I chose a career in manufacturing because I’m passionate about an industry that not only builds the future but also enriches communities. The satisfaction of working alongside incredible people and knowing my efforts make a tangible impact drives me every day." We asked manufacturers throughout Illinois to share about how YOU, the manufacturer, got into a career in manufacturing. Thank you to Monica, and we cannot wait to share more stories to celebrate #MFGMonth! #ILManufacturing #Manufacturing #ShareYourStory

Transitioning out of a business you have poured your heart and soul into is indeed a significant financial and emotional step.. Let us assist you as you navigate your future and the future of the business you have worked so hard to create! In this groundbreaking webinar, learn about the options and steps you can take to ensure your future is secure when transitioning out of a business. Presenters include: ✅Cary Moreth | Strategic Advisor | Founder: Opticor Business Solutions, LLC ✅Bryan Schwartz I President, Trim-Tex | Attorney Board Member | Professional Executive Coach Register today: https://hubs.ly/Q02W2lv00 #ILManufacturing #Manufacturing #Illinois #Webinar #Business

How do YOU #SeeYourselfInMFG? Lynndi Tennyson, Inside Sales Manager of Phoenix Modular Elevator Inc. in Mt. Vernon, IL, says "Manufacturing found me, instead of the other way around. I'm an English major who thought I would spend my time in books and research, and instead, I found modular elevators and fell in love!" We asked manufacturers throughout Illinois to share about how YOU, the manufacturer, got into a career in manufacturing. Thank you to Lynndi, and we cannot wait to share more stories to celebrate #MFGMonth! #ILManufacturing #Manufacturing hahtag#ShareYourStory

Happy Monday! Start your week off right with this week's exciting lineup of events! Register today for these exciting opportunities: 🎫In-Person🎫 ✅Tuesday, October 29 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm: MANUFACTURING MOVING FORWARD: Workshop and Plano Molding Plant Tour https://hubs.ly/Q02V-chm0 💻Webinar💻 ✅Wednesday, October 30 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm: SUPERCHARGE YOUR SALES: Proven Strategies for Attracting More Leads https://hubs.ly/Q02V-pZS0 ✅Thursday, October 31 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm: LinkedIn Sales Growth Strategies Jam Session https://hubs.ly/Q02V-c3d0 #manufacturing #ilmanufacturing #register #events #webinars

IMEC Regional Manager Joshua Grodzin, CEcD was thrilled to attend the Greater Southwest Development Corporation's 50th Anniversary Gala on 10/24/2024. Congratulations to Jim Longino, Director of Industrial and Business Services and the GSWDC team for being such a great partner. Looking forward to more great work in 2025! #ILManufacturing #Manufacturing #Illinois #Gala #Anniversary #Partnership

How do YOU #SeeYourselfInMFG? Robert Mauge, COO of MATRICS Inc. in Champaign, IL, says "I used to work at a hard-tech startup and saw first hand the manufacturing barriers that inhibited our team's R&D. I made it a goal of mine to lower that barrier of entry that small, innovative teams experience so that new ideas have the chance to grow and develop." We asked manufacturers throughout Illinois to share about how YOU, the manufacturer, got into a career in manufacturing. Thank you to Robert, and we cannot wait to share more stories to celebrate #MFGMonth! #ILManufacturing #Manufacturing #ShareYourStory

IMEC was excited to join World Business Chicago and Chicago Public Schools to introduce students from Curie Metropolitan High School to careers in manufacturing. Our host for the morning was Drift Net Inc, the Chicago based security systems company that is reinventing security in public spaces. The skilled team at Drift Net designs and manufactures state of the art security systems here in Chicago. Students were given opportunities to engage hands-on during their tour that ended with a lively and instructive Q&A with Drift Net’s CEO & Founder, Aaron Coles. Thank you to everyone at Drift Net, World Business Chicago, Chicago Public Schools and Curie High School for an amazing day! We want to give a special thank you to Joanna Madigan, Workforce Development Manager at World Business Chicago, for your work during this event! Attended: ✅Aaron Coles CEO & Founder of Drift Net ✅THOMAS GRANT – Engagement Manager, IMEC ✅Armando Rodriguez – Deputy Chief, Chicago Public Schools ✅Rita Cárdenas – Career Connected Pathway Specialist, Chicago Public Schools Career Pathways ✅Ashley Thompson – CPS Early College & Career Education ✅Chandler Meyer-Brown - CT Director, Chicago Public Schools #ILManufacturing #Manufacturing #Illinois #Education #Learning

📈CLIENT SUCCESS TESTIMONY📈 Hookset Enterprises LLC dba DecoPlate from Wheeling, IL has greatly improved their SEO rankings through the Cook County Manufacturing Reinvented grant program. With the help of the IMEC team and StratMg, they were able to increase sales and increase in their investments in the company. Founder and CEO Bill Rychel says “This project was a HUGE success. The volume of new business leads coming in each day has increased dramatically, and our conversion rate of leads to new business is over 33%. StratMG and IMEC have been a great asset to our company." To read the full story of their success, click the link below: https://hubs.ly/Q02VTgpr0 #ILManufacturing #Manufacturing #Illinois #SEO #SuccessStory #Testimony

Triangle Package Machinery Co. recently completed training as part of the Cook County Manufacturing Reinvented Grant program! This fourth generation Chicago company just completed their first round of Leadership training, and they loved it so much that they are doing a second round. They rented space for offsite training, they provided food, transportation, and have been fully engaged at all levels. Congratulations to the team at Triangle Package Machinery Co! To get started on your journey, click the link: https://hubs.ly/Q02VS3jj0 Cook County Government THOMAS GRANT #ILManufacturing #Manufacturing #Illinois #CookCounty #GrantProgram #LeadershipTraining

Why choose a career in manufacturing? We’ll tell you!   ✅ Diverse opportunities, pride in creation, and competitive compensation ✅ Multiple manufacturing sectors have added over 100,000 jobs over the last five years ✅ Exciting and innovative jobs on the horizon like Digital Twin Engineer and Drone Data Coordinator   For Manufacturing Month, NIST MEP is excited to release the “Careers in Manufacturing” infographic that highlights why to choose a career in manufacturing, the top five manufacturing industries experiencing employment growth, various careers along with the average pay, and more!   It can inspire the next generation of workers, motivate mid-career professionals, and raise awareness of the many opportunities the manufacturing industry offers.   View and download the infographic at: https://lnkd.in/emvUr9VD   #ManufacturingMonth #MFGDay24 #ManufacturingCareers #SeeYourselfInMFG