Across Illinois, businesses are stepping up to support students through meaningful, work-based learning experiences. The Illinois State Board of Education work-based learning database continues to serve as a vital resource connecting school districts with employer partners. Check out the Illinois

"If this bill is enacted, it’s going to create a black eye for Illinois when we’re pursuing economic development opportunities," says Mark Denzler, CEO of the IMA. "Illinois does not need another burden to overcome in attracting business." Read more: chicagobusiness.com/politics/busin…

We're honored to be named a 2025 Manufacturing Leadership Award winner by ML Council, a division of The NAM! The IMA was recognized as a Partner in Collaborative Innovation, highlighting the power of partnership to drive innovation and impact across the manufacturing

Read: Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady and Keeps Door Open to Cuts (via The Wall Street Journal) wsj.com/economy/centra…

Read: ⁦Rivian⁩ Leaders Talk Policies, Brand Awareness and Vehicle Architecture (via ⁦IndustryWeek⁩) industryweek.com/leadership/com…

Juneteenth, observed each year on June 19, marks the date in 1865 when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to enforce the end of slavery—more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Now recognized as a federal holiday, #juneteenth2025 is an opportunity to

ICYMI: Last week, the IMA announced the inaugural recipients of the Janice M. Christiansen Female in STEM and Female in Business Scholarships. Established in 2023 to honor Janice Christiansen—the first woman to chair the IMA Board and longtime manufacturing leader at

IMA President & CEO Mark Denzler is proud to join the #ULSummit2025 this July in Chicago as a featured panelist for a dynamic conversation on how mentorship, industry partnerships & hands-on experiences are shaping the next generation of entrepreneurs: ow.ly/X8N950W9kjS

Read: Clean Energy Projects Hinge on Senate Megabill Showdown  (via ⁦The Wall Street Journal⁩) wsj.com/politics/polic…

Read: Illinois creates advancing innovative manufacturing tax credit (via ⁦RSM US LLP⁩) rsmus.com/insights/tax-a…

Happy first day of Summer! Kick off the season with the best from our Illinois manufacturers! Whether grilling w/ Weber Grills, enjoying a cold brew from Molson Coors Beverage Company or Anheuser-Busch, snacking on Tyson Foods, sipping ready-to-drink cocktails by Diageo North America, or cooling off w/

Check out this week’s Manufacturing Miles leaderboard as we wrap up the 3rd week of this ongoing healthy competition, in partnership w/BCBSIL. Participants kicked things off June 2 and will continue tracking miles through October 12, 2025! ima-net.org/manufacturing-…

Congrats to IMA member United Scrap Metal for once again earning a top spot on Recycling Today’s list of North America’s largest non-ferrous processors! Well done to the entire United Scrap team! 👏♻️ ow.ly/ReEv50W9lR9

Join mHUB on July 17 for their annual Community BBQ—a laid-back evening of great food, cold drinks, live music and good company as we celebrate local entrepreneurship. Don't miss the fun—registration is now open: ow.ly/KrRF50W2c4z

ICYMI: Governor JB Pritzker, the IllinoisDCEO, and our friends at the IMEC recently announced the recipients of the 2025 Made in Illinois Grant Program. 29 small & mid-sized manufacturers across Illinois were awarded a combined $1.35M in capital grant funding to drive

Read: Nippon’s US Steel acquisition: By the numbers manufacturingdive.com/news/nippon-us… (via Manufacturing Dive)

Read: Congress Must Preserve the Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program industryweek.com/leadership/cor… (via IndustryWeek).

We’re wrapping up National Safety Month w/ a powerful & practical session on workplace injury. Join us on June 25 to learn how to foster a safety-first culture across your team. 🔗Register now: ow.ly/LNxy50W5PoB

What do the latest tariff actions mean for the supply chain? In the latest edition of The Illinois Manufacturer (p.28) the team at Barnes & Thornburg breaks down the legal framework behind the newest U.S. tariff measures & what manufacturers need to know. ow.ly/ExKF50VHuvP

Participants are off &running—literally—in our 5th annual Manufacturing Miles competition in partnership w/ BCBSIL. Seen here - Team BBCO (Black Bros. Co.) getting the miles in! Keep it up—the updated leaderboard comes out on Friday. ima-net.org/manufacturing-…