IMA's Lake County Regional Roundtable at the ATCOn November 13, the Illinois Manufacturers' Association held its regional roundtable at CLC's Advanced Technology Center. Local employers, educators and workforce leaders gathered to discuss strategies for strengthening the region's talent pipeline and supporting economic growth. |
Manufacturing Month was a success!CLC wrapped up a successful month filled with events, including a Women in Manufacturing panel. The panelists spotlighted the experiences of women advancing in the field, offering practical advice and encouragement for newcomers. Panelists from left to right: Debbie Scott, HR & Safety Manager, LMT Onsrud; Abby Hauschild, PMT Apprentice, LMT Onsrud; Katia Maya, Industrial Technology Instructor, CLC; Esmerelda Garcia, Plant Manager, Operations, YMER Technology; Amanda Smith, Production Technician, AbbVie and Tracy Lai, Chief Operations Officer, CEC Industries, Ltd |
Recent Manufacturing Alliance Happenings |
Watch the full interview with author Patrick McGee!Enjoy the insights from one of the most respected tech journalists in the world. | The Manufacturing Alliance Presents: Patrick McGee - Author of Apple in ChinaWhen Apple meets China, the world listens. Best-selling author and Financial Times reporter Patrick McGee joined us for an unforgettable virtual-live conversation about power, innovation and global manufacturing. |
CLC-Manufacturing Partnerships at WorkA Q&A with manufacturing leader Todd Ludlow; read the full story |
Summer Sparks: A Manufacturing Alliance GatheringLocal manufacturers and business professionals gathered at the Advanced Technology Center on July 15 for an afternoon of networking. Special thanks to Jim Hart, president at Burwood Group, Inc., for his Your Factory Just Got Smarter-So Did Cybercriminals presentation. |
Manufacturing is Not What You Might ExpectCollege of Lake County can help you build a career that builds the future. Read about the manufacturing industry and CLC's programs |
Manufacturing Excellence & Networking SocialAttendees gathered at the Advanced Technology Center on May 6 to network, be inspired and to engage with their colleagues. George McGuire, Alignment Wealth Management; Paul Kelly, FabTech; Josh Fischer, Fischer Paper Products; and Dr. Ali O'Brien, CLC's Manufacturing Alliance, presented. |
Lake County has been named one of the top 10 counties in the nation to do business in by Site Selection Magazine. Read more economic news from Lake County Partners
Manufacturing generates more than $48 billion in economic output each year in Lake County. It also employs 1 in 7 private-sector workers. Read how these companies are impacting this high-demand industry: