Why a SaMM Caucus?
Why is the Technology & Manufacturing Association launching its “Small and Midsized Manufacturing” Caucus in Illinois’ General Assembly? Manufacturing is a crucial source of state revenue Illinois is home to 592,000 manufacturing employees with an average annual compensation of over $89,000 in 2018. Over 12,000 manufacturers base their businesses in Illinois – creating annually over […]
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 Communities return energized in 2023
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text] Early in 2023, TMA’s Communities began gathering once again to discuss plans to offer opportunities for small and mid-sized manufacturers to meet new TMA members and re-acquaint with longtime TMA colleagues. With the help of TMA Event Coordinator Justine Ewald, the HR Network reviewed new employment laws at a breakfast in February. The Supplier […]
TMA Celebrates Chicago area High School Instructors
SCHAUMBURG – Chicago area high school Instructors affiliated with the Technology & Manufacturing Association’s training & education program held a roundtable last week. The event was hosted by Maine West High School’s instructors Joseph Pederson and Victor Fuentes at Maine West High School. Those that attended the event included Izzy Castillo – Northern Kane, Matt […]
What Chicago 2023 mayoral candidates say about manufacturing
February 28th, 2023 is the day Chicagoans will pick their mayor for the next four years. Current Mayor Lori Lighfoot has been criticized for how she’s handled crime and other key issues during her first term. Nine Chicagoans have thrown their names into the race, and the Technology & Manufacturing Association asked their opinions on […]
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 […]
Opinion: Illinoisans rejected a progressive tax once. They’d do it again.
By Dennis G. LaComb, Executive Vice President of the Technology & Manufacturing Association Politicians and manufacturers approach problems very differently. When machinists are programming machinery and an error message appears, they analyze the issue and develop solutions to move forward. What they don’t do is simply hit the “submit” button over and over, then get […]
