Manufacturers with 150 or fewer employees are invited to attend the Small Manufacturers Council meeting on Friday, August 6 at Ditka's Restaurant in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. The meeting will begin with a continental breakfast at 8:00 AM and will adjourn no later than 12:00 noon. Among the topics to be discussed is an in-depth look at the Research and Development Tax Credit. Many small and medium manufacturers are unaware that innovation, new products, improved existing products and manufacturing processes can be eligible for the credit. We'll have an expert to explain the ins and outs of the program with plenty of time for questions.
The Young Leaders Council of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association will hold its Third Annual Fall Conference October 1-3, 2010 at the Eaglewood Resort & Spa in Itasca, Illinois. Registration is now OPEN and we ask this year that you make every effort to register before September 1, 2010 for this year's challenging subject...The Leader's Compass. You've seen leaders come and go and you've seen some succeed and others fail. Have you ever wondered what explains this? One of the key first steps in becoming a leader is to develop and articulate a personal leadership philosophy statement. While it sounds easy enough, consider what happens when a leader fails to communicate a philosophy, establish a future vision or develop a system to measure progress toward that vision. We'll study these questions by reading the book, "The Leader's Compass" and each attendee will develop a personal leadership philosophy.
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The Employer Training Investment Program (ETIP), a cooperative effort of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association and the state's Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, supports Illinois workers' efforts to upgrade their skills to remain current in new technologies and business practices. These efforts enable companies to remain competitive, expand into new markets and introduce more efficient technologies into their operations. The ETIP grant program will reimburse companies for up to 50 percent of the cost of eligible employee training taken between July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010. Don't let competition get you down. Get back in the race by applying for grant funding today! For information, contact Janie Stanley, Revenue & Grant Administrator at (800) 875-4462 extension 3020, or jstanley@ima-net.org.
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