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 […]
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 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.
More Illinois EV auto part manufacturers could qualify for state tax incentives
During the Illinois General Assembly’s current veto session, the Illinois House and Senate passed Governor JB Pritzker an update to the already in-effect Reimagining Vehicles Act (REV Act) that could allow more Illinois manufacturers to be eligible for state tax incentives.
With TMA, Judson University Marketing Students explore manufacturing careers
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_images_carousel images=”7137,7139,7138,7129,7130,7131,7132,7136,7133,7128,7134,7135″ img_size=”500×400″ speed=”4000″ autoplay=”yes” wrap=”yes”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text] January 10, 2023 SCHAUMBURG – In an effort to expose their marketing students to career possibilities in the manufacturing industry, Judson University organized a tour of two nearby manufacturers in cooperation with the Technology & Manufacturing Association. Before holding a vibrant discussion over lunch at TMA’s […]
TMA Profile: Winzeler Gear’s John Winzeler
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text dp_text_size=”size-4″] After growing up in a Fort Wayne orphanage, John Winzeler’s grandfather “Johnny” came to Chicago. As a pioneer tool and die maker, Johnny built up a substantial business with a partner. When the 1930s Great Depression hit America, the two sadly lost their business as one partner committed suicide and the other, tragically, […]
