TMA Elects Female Manufacturing Executive and First Latina Board Chairman
SCHAUMBURG, IL – The Technology & Manufacturing Association (TMA) gathered today for its Annual Meeting at the Mazak Midwest Technology Center in Schaumburg where they named a new Chairman for 2023, creating historical precedent within the association and industry. Nicole Wolter, President and CEO of HM Manufacturing in Wauconda, was appointed TMA Chairman, becoming the […]
TMA Advocacy Team works to build SaMM Caucus in Illinois General Assembly
SPRINGFIELD – State lawmakers are accepting the Technology & Manufacturing Association’s invitation to participate in TMA’s new effort in the Illinois General Assembly called the SaMM Caucus (Small and Midsized Manufacturers’ Caucus). The purpose of the SaMM Caucus will be to gather interested state lawmakers and provide information to them that will positively influence state […]
From the “Great Resignation” to Quality Culture
An unexpected societal reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic and the sudden and dramatic changes the devastating virus demanded on all our lives has been termed “The Great Resignation,” “The Big Quit” or “The Great Realization.” Taking hold a year into COVID’s three-year worldwide upheaval, over 41 million Americans reshuffled during “The Big Quit” to different […]
TMA Official Response to Illinois Governor’s 2023 State of the State Address
The Technology & Manufacturing Association responded to Governor J.B. Pritzker’s 2023 State of the State speech Wednesday, February 15, with the following comments from TMA Executive Vice President Dennis LaComb: “After 4 years of tax increases and burdensome regulations heaped on our members, we were desperately hoping for meaningful relief from Governor Pritzker as he […]
IL Governor JB Pritzker’s 2023 State of the State Address
Office of the Governor JB Pritzker FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, February 15, 2023 Gov. Pritzker Proposes Transformative, Generational Investments in FY24 Budget Building on fiscal progress, Gov. proposes investments in education, efforts to fight poverty SPRINGFIELD – Building on four years of fiscal progress, Governor Pritzker’s fifth balanced budget proposal will make […]
House GOP Leader Tony McCombie to TMA Members: “Get Your Legislator in Your Building”
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text dp_text_size=”size-4″] SCHAUMBURG – “Get your legislator in your building…” That’s what House Minority Leader Tony McCombie told members of the Technology & Manufacturing Association Thursday morning during a virtual call. The Savannah-based three-term state lawmaker said inviting lawmakers to their businesses was crucial. “Every business manufacturer that is watching this today should get your […]
TMA LIVE! Annual Dinner 2022 “leaves ‘em laughin’”
ROSEMONT – After delaying for two years, the Technology & Manufacturing Association held its long-awaited annual dinner October 7, 2022 at the Hyatt Regency in Rosemont, IL. The theme, TMA LIVE, spotlighted humor, comedy and produced lots of smiles. The hundreds of TMA members and their guests that attended agreed it was a fun night. […]
TMA launches new Manufacturing Leadership Program with Judson University
The new TMA Manufacturing Leadership Program (MLP), in partnership with Judson University, enhances the knowledge, skills, and abilities of current managers and supervisors that anticipate taking on higher leadership roles within their organization.
TMA reaches out to Interstate travelers with new billboard ad
CHICAGO – Every day, thousands of travelers on I-290 and I-294 are seeing in bright, bold colors: Technology & Manufacturing Association: Training – Resources – Advocacy in a huge billboard just off the highways. The new TMA member Growth Corporation donated the billboard ads, with the help of TMA Board Director Mike Magliano. Check out […]
TMA Christians in Manufacturing hold 46th Annual Prayer Breakfast
SCHAUMBURG – For 46 years, Christians in Manufacturing associated with the Technology & Manufacturing Association have been gathering to launch the Thanksgiving season with prayer and grateful hearts. The TMA community plans a time of hearing from each other, what they have to be grateful for in the past year, and be encouraged by industry […]
