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IMA’s 2024 Business Day is a unique opportunity to hear from leading policymakers in Illinois, help the IMA deliver our message of job growth and prosperity, and help legislators understand the impact of their actions on Illinois manufacturing.

SOLD OUT! To be added to the wait list, please contact Christine Sisk.

Speakers

Governor
JB Pritzker (invited)

Senate President
Don Harmon

Speaker of the House
Emanuel “Chris” Welch

Senate Republican Leader
John Curran

House Republican Leader
Tony McCombie

Schedule of Events

Schedule of Events

President Abraham Lincoln Springfield – a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel

701 E Adams, Springfield

 

7:30-8:30 a.m. – Illinois Manufacturing Caucus

Ottawa Room (2nd Floor)

11:00 a.m. – Registration

Ballroom Foyer

Noon – Luncheon & Program

Ballroom

12:00 p.m.: Opening Remarks

12:15 p.m.: Keynote

Governor JB Pritzker (invited)

12:30 p.m.: Lunch

1:00 p.m.: Moderated Panel

Senate President Don Harmon
Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch

1:30 p.m.: Moderated Panel

Senate Minority Leader John Curran (invited)
House Minority Leader Tony McCombie

Breakout Panels & Discussions

Quantum: Impact on Businesses

Dr. Brian DeMarco
Director, Illinois Quantum Information Science & Technology Center (iQUIST), University of Illinois

View From The Beltway

Former Members of Congress Cheri Bustos (D) and Rodney Davis (R)

5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – Gala Reception

IMA Headquarters (must provide ticket to enter)

Sponsorship Opportunities

Platinum Sponsor – $10,000

Includes your company name on promotional materials, one ad in packet, and 20 event registrations

Gold Sponsor – $5,000

Includes your company name on promotional materials, one ad in packet, and 10 event registrations

Silver Sponsor – $2,500

Includes your company name on promotional materials, one ad in packet, and 5 event registrations

Bronze Sponsor – $1,000

Includes your company name on promotional materials, and 2 event registrations

Supporter – $500

Includes your company name on promotional materials, and 1 event registration

Individual Ticket – $175

The sponsorship deadline to be included in printed materials is April 12, 2024

For questions regarding Business Day, please contact Christine Sisk at (217) 718-4213 or csisk@ima-net.org. Cancellations must be made in writing and received by April 19, 2024. Refunds will not be made after that date.

Thank You to Our Sponsors