FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 17, 2025 Illinois Manufacturers’ Association Welcomes New Board Members SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) has named five new members to its Board of Directors as the association continues to build on its strong record of leadership on behalf of manufacturers across the state. “These new members bring years of leadership […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, February 7, 2025 CONTACT: Gov.Press@illinois.gov EDGE incentives create 50 new full-time jobs and retain nearly 700 jobs in Austin community CHICAGO- Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined Freedman Seating Company and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) to announce new investments in the company’s Chicago manufacturing facility that will create 50 […]
Voters Narrow Field to Top 16 Coolest Products Made in Illinois “Makers Madness” Contest Lets Public Decide The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois SPRINGFIELD – With almost 110,000 votes cast, the field of contenders competing in the third annual “Makers Madness” contest has been narrowed to the Top 16. Hosted by the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association, “Makers […]
September 28, 2016 CONTACT: John-Paul Paonessa Marketing Manager (773) 524-2440 Ext. 394 jp.paonessa@freedmanseating.com Freedman Seating and BMW Sponsor Manufacturing Day Test-Drive Event An exclusive event highlighting power, ingenuity, and sustainability in manufacturing. Chicago, Illinois – October 7 marks the fifth annual Manufacturing Day℠ when thousands of manufacturers will again host students, teachers, parents, job seekers and […]