Event Calendar

April

★ 2024 Illinois EV Industry Day Manufacturing Conference & Matchmaking

April 25 • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM • The Westin O'Hare • 6100 North River Road • Rosemont, IL 60018

ABOUT EVENTJoin IMEC for Illinois Industry Day, a premier event designed to catalyze collaboration and innovation in the rapidly growing Electric Vehicle (EV) advanced manufacturing sector.  This event offers a...

2024 Illinois EV Industry Day Manufacturing Conference & Matchmaking Photo
Thursday
25
April

★ IMA's 2024 Women Makers Series of Kick Off Event: The Power of Being a Woman Maker

April 25 • 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM • Sheraton Lisle Naperville Hotel • 3000 Warrenville Road • Lisle, IL 60532

Women Makers are invited to join us for the kick-off of the IMA's 2024 Women Makers Series: The Power of Being a Woman Maker. This in-person event will connect you...

IMA's 2024 Women Makers Series of Kick Off Event: The Power of Being a Woman Maker Photo
Thursday
25
April

★ Leadership, Management and Goverance

April 25 • 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM • Zoom

Nonprofit organizations that are lead with a service heart and business mind are most likely to thrive. Lisa Novak, CEO of Northern Illinois Hospice, will help you forge a path...

Leadership, Management and Goverance Photo
Thursday
25
April

★ Elevate Young Adult Program Information

April 25 • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM • Midland States Bank • 600 South State Street • Belvidere, IL 61008

Are you between the ages of 16-24? Come in and learn about Elevate, the Young Adult Employment and Training program. Elevate can help you finish high school or get your...

Elevate Young Adult Program Information Photo
Thursday
25
April

★ Arab American Heritage Month

April 25 • 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM • Moraine Valley Community College • 9000 West College Parkway • Palos Hills, IL 60465

Arab American Network and Resource FairWednesday, April 25, 2024 | 5:00 - 8:00 PM | in-personBusiness Conference Center Building M at Moraine Valley Community College9000 W College Pkwy, Palos Hills,...

Arab American Heritage Month Photo
Thursday
25
April

★ Cook County Manufacturing Reinvented Informational Event - Rolling Meadows

April 26 • 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM • Rolling Meadows City Hall • 3600 Kirchoff Road • Rolling Meadows, IL 60008

REGISTER Join M3 Chicago alongside Cook County Commissioner Maggie Trevor (9th District), Commissioner Scott Britton (14th District), Commissioner Kevin Morrison (15th District), IMEC to learn more about Manufacturing Reinvented, an exciting grant opportunity designed...

Cook County Manufacturing Reinvented Informational Event - Rolling Meadows Photo
Friday
26
April

★ Nicor Gas Future of Gas Workshop

April 29 • 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Future of Gas Workshop - Discussion TopicsUnder the Commission’s direction, the Future of Gas proceeding should fully explore potential issues involved with decarbonization of the gas distribution system, develop recommendations...

Nicor Gas Future of Gas Workshop Photo
Monday
29
April

★ BETTERING YOUR BUSINESS: Navigating the Automation Landscape Workshop

April 30 • 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM

REGISTERDon’t miss this opportunity to enhance your business acumen and position your organization for success in the age of automation. Save the date for a workshop that promises valuable takeaways...

BETTERING YOUR BUSINESS: Navigating the Automation Landscape Workshop Photo
Tuesday
30
April

★ IMPROVE PROCESS EFFICIENCIES: Lean Manufacturing Overview with Simulation - Machesney Park

April 30 • 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM • Superior Joining Technologies • 1260 Turret Drive • Machesney Park, IL

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IMPROVE PROCESS EFFICIENCIES: Lean Manufacturing Overview with Simulation - Machesney Park Photo
Tuesday
30
April

★ Virtual Event - Financial Basics Workshop

April 30 • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM • Virtual Event

Join us for an upcoming virtual event on Financial Basics. This webinar will help you learn budgeting and banking skills, or refresh your skills and knowledge. Sign up here to...

Virtual Event - Financial Basics Workshop Photo
Tuesday
30
April

May

★ Online with OMEE - Overview of Financial Resources for Small Businesses

May 01 • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

The Office of Minority Economic Empowerment (OMEE) Business Development Managers invite you to an online conversation that's open to all minorities ((racial/ethnic), women, persons with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQIA+) and...

Online with OMEE - Overview of Financial Resources for Small Businesses Photo
Wednesday
01
May

★ Business Day 2024

May 01 • 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM • President Abraham Lincoln Springfield - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel • 701 East Adams Street • Springfield, IL 62701

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...

Business Day 2024 Photo
Wednesday
01
May

★ Maximizing Benefits from RCIF Loan Program

May 01 • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM • MPOWER Coworking + Collaboration Center • 303 North Main Street • Rockford, IL 61101

We are excited to be partnering with the Rockford Community Investment Fund (RCIF) to bring local small business owners and entrepreneurs this informative workshop! In partnering together, the Illinois SBDC...

Maximizing Benefits from RCIF Loan Program Photo
Wednesday
01
May

★ Exploring the Future of Manufacturing

May 02 • 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM • NIU Rockford • 8500 East State Street • Rockford, IL

Join us for a Lunch and LearnJoin us to explore the profound impact of rapid technological advancements, shifting demographics, and the integration of automation and AI on the future of...

Exploring the Future of Manufacturing Photo
Thursday
02
May

★ NAVIGATING THE FUTURE: Building the Workforce of Tomorrow, Today

May 02 • 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

REGISTER Join us to explore the profound impact of rapid technological advancements, shifting demographics, and the integration of automation and AI on the future of work. Gain valuable insights into actionable...

NAVIGATING THE FUTURE: Building the Workforce of Tomorrow, Today Photo
Thursday
02
May

★ Nicor Gas Future of Gas Workshop

May 06 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Future of Gas Workshop - Discussion TopicsUnder the Commission’s direction, the Future of Gas proceeding should fully explore potential issues involved with decarbonization of the gas distribution system, develop recommendations...

Nicor Gas Future of Gas Workshop Photo
Monday
06
May

★ EMPLOYER MADNESS: Navigating Your Way Through Business in 2024

May 07 • 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Do you feel that the employer world is becoming more maddening with changing laws, compliance, finances, cost of doing business, planning for the transition of your business, etc.?FNIC Trusted Insurance...

EMPLOYER MADNESS: Navigating Your Way Through Business in 2024 Photo
Tuesday
07
May

★ Staff Management 2024 Spring Seminar

May 07 • 7:30 AM • Radisson Hotel and Conference Center • 200 South Bell School Road • Rockford, IL

7:30 am  Networking & Continental Breakfast8:00 am  SeminarRadisson Hotel & Conference CenterREGISTER

Staff Management 2024 Spring Seminar Photo
Tuesday
07
May

★ Join the Illinois Broadband Lab for a Statewide Digital Equity and Broadband Summit In Chicago!

May 08

The Illinois Broadband Lab, in partnership with the National Digital Inclusions Alliance (NDIA), will convene leaders, communities, organizations and businesses from across the region to work together on building our...

Join the Illinois Broadband Lab for a Statewide Digital Equity and Broadband Summit In Chicago! Photo
Wednesday
08
May

★ Strategies for Debt Repayment

May 08 • 11:00 AM

University of Illinois Extension offers the Money Basics series, a free monthly webinar to improve participants’ financial well-being through various money topics. This safe and non-judgmental series will also provide...

Strategies for Debt Repayment Photo
Wednesday
08
May

★ Virtual Grant Training Session Workshop

May 08 • 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Join DCEO’s Office of Accountability and Office of Regional Economic Development (Team RED) for a virtual training session to learn how to apply for state funding and the preparations for...

Virtual Grant Training Session Workshop Photo
Wednesday
08
May

★ Navigating the Corporate Transparency Act: Insights and Implications

May 08 • 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM • Online Event

DetailsJoin the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Rock Valley College for an essential webinar on the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), a new law that requires small businesses to file...

Navigating the Corporate Transparency Act: Insights and Implications Photo
Wednesday
08
May

★ Join the Illinois Broadband Lab for a Statewide Digital Equity and Broadband Summit In Chicago!

May 10

The Illinois Broadband Lab, in partnership with the National Digital Inclusions Alliance (NDIA), will convene leaders, communities, organizations and businesses from across the region to work together on building our...

Join the Illinois Broadband Lab for a Statewide Digital Equity and Broadband Summit In Chicago! Photo
Friday
10
May

★ Sherwin-Williams PROSHOW: Build Your Busienss Expo

May 15 • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM • Sherwin-Williams • 1506 East Riverside Boulevard • Loves Park, IL

          

Sherwin-Williams PROSHOW: Build Your Busienss Expo Photo
Wednesday
15
May

★ Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) & Open Meetings Act OMA

May 16 • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

FOIA and OMA Presented by: Christopher Boggs, Deputy Public Access Counselor, Public Access Bureau, Illinois Attorney General’s OfficeUniversity of Illinois Extension and Rural Partners/Governors Rural Affairs Council (GRAC) will host two...

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) & Open Meetings Act OMA Photo
Thursday
16
May

★ DECODING CMMC: A Step-by-Step Compliance Roadmap

May 16 • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

REGISTERUnpack the complexities of CMMC compliance with a clear, step-by-step roadmap. From scoping to certification, this session lays out each phase, helping you navigate the path to compliance with confidence.

DECODING CMMC: A Step-by-Step Compliance Roadmap Photo
Thursday
16
May

★ Nicor Gas Future of Gas Workshop

May 20 • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Future of Gas Workshop - Discussion TopicsUnder the Commission’s direction, the Future of Gas proceeding should fully explore potential issues involved with decarbonization of the gas distribution system, develop recommendations...

Nicor Gas Future of Gas Workshop Photo
Monday
20
May

★ Thriving Communities Webinar Series: Illinois Climate Bank

May 21 • 12:00 PM

Thriving Communities Webinar Series: Illinois Climate Bank  The Illinois Finance Authority (IFA) was recently designated as the Illinois Climate Bank. In this role, they are providing funding and programs for communities...

Thriving Communities Webinar Series: Illinois Climate Bank Photo
Tuesday
21
May

★ ACE Conference & Expo

May 23 • 2:30 PM • Embassy Suites • 416 South Main Street • Rockford, IL 61101

 

ACE Conference & Expo Photo
Thursday
23
May

★ Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) & Open Meetings Act OMA

May 30 • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

FOIA and OMA Presented by: Christopher Boggs, Deputy Public Access Counselor, Public Access Bureau, Illinois Attorney General’s OfficeUniversity of Illinois Extension and Rural Partners/Governors Rural Affairs Council (GRAC) will host two...

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) & Open Meetings Act OMA Photo
Thursday
30
May

June

★ Smart Saving Strategies

June 12 • 11:00 AM

Smart Saving Strategies Photo
Wednesday
12
June

★ Rockford University Business Summit

June 13 • Rockford University • 5050 East State Street • Rockford, IL 61108

Rockford University is getting ready to host the second Annual Business Summit on Thursday, June 13th, 2024. Please mark your calendars for this opportunity to learn about all the exciting...

Rockford University Business Summit Photo
Thursday
13
June

★ Fishing Frenzy

June 15 • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM • Belvidere Park District • Whispering Pines Shelter • Belvidere, IL 61008

It’s Here! State Rep. Dave Vella’s 2024 Kids Fishing Frenzy It's time to reel in some fun at our Third Annual Kids Fishing Frenzy  Where else can you experience the thrill...

Fishing Frenzy Photo
Saturday
15
June

★ Dia De Pesca

June 15 • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM • Belvidere Park District • Whispering Pines Shelter • Belvidere, IL 61008

Inscripciones enStateRepDaveVella.com/Pescaor llamenos al 815-329-6741 

Dia De Pesca Photo
Saturday
15
June

★ Strategic Scoping: Simplifying CMMC Compliance

June 20 • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

REGISTERUncover the art of ‘scoping’ to streamline your CMMC journey, focusing on defining the IT boundaries that contain CUI. This approach not only simplifies compliance but also makes it more...

Strategic Scoping: Simplifying CMMC Compliance Photo
Thursday
20
June

July

★ Keys to Financial Security

July 10 • 11:00 AM

University of Illinois Extension offers the Money Basics series, a free monthly webinar to improve participants’ financial well-being through various money topics. This safe and non-judgmental series will also provide...

Keys to Financial Security Photo
Wednesday
10
July

★ CMMC 2.0: Navigating the Latest Updates and What They Mean for You

July 18 • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

REGISTER Stay ahead of the curve with insights into the latest CMMC 2.0 updates, including the impact of the revision of NIST SP 800-171 (Rev 3). Understand the changes, anticipate new...

CMMC 2.0: Navigating the Latest Updates and What They Mean for You Photo
Thursday
18
July

★ IMA's 2024 Women Makers Series of Kick Off Event: The Power of Being a Woman Maker

July 24 • Sheraton Lisle Naperville Hotel • 3000 Warrenville Road • Lisle, IL 60532

Women Makers are invited to join us for the kick-off of the IMA's 2024 Women Makers Series: The Power of Being a Woman Maker. This in-person event will connect you...

IMA's 2024 Women Makers Series of Kick Off Event: The Power of Being a Woman Maker Photo
Wednesday
24
July
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