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.

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.

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.