Illinois Manufacturers’ Association: The Unifying Voice of Manufacturing in Illinois
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IMA Annual Lunch Keynote Panel to Explore the Genesis Mission and the Future of AI-Driven Innovation
IMA Annual Lunch Keynote Panel to Explore the Genesis Mission and the Future of AI-Driven Innovation
“Makers on the Move” Statewide Bus Tour Visits Ferrara Candy Company in Celebration of Manufacturing Month
“Makers on the Move” Statewide Bus Tour Visits Ferrara Candy Company in Celebration of Manufacturing Month
Illinois Manufacturers Celebrate Manufacturing Month with Launch of “Makers on the Move” Bus Tour at TCCI Manufacturing in Decatur
Illinois Manufacturers Celebrate Manufacturing Month with Launch of “Makers on the Move” Bus Tour at TCCI Manufacturing in Decatur
Illinois Manufacturers to Celebrate Manufacturing Month with “Makers on the Move” Statewide Bus Tour
Illinois Manufacturers to Celebrate Manufacturing Month with “Makers on the Move” Statewide Bus Tour
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The IMA saved manufacturers more than $800 million by extending the Research & Development credit, phasing out the franchise tax, and enacting a new Manufacturers Purchase Credit. We successfully lobbied the General Assembly to spend $4 billion in federal ARPA dollars to offset debt in the UI Trust Fund rather than hiking taxes on employers.
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The IMA championed creation of two new world-class manufacturing academies and launched a new $7 million “Make it in Illinois” campaign with the Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity. The IMA Education Foundation is a world-renowned organization working to implement best-in-class solutions to develop the next generation manufacturing workforce.
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In an era of social media, instant messaging, tariffs, and terabyte requirements, staying ahead of the demand put upon today’s manufacturers requires rapid responses and forward-thinking vision. Every new company that joins the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association makes our voice louder and stronger.
