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Why 2024 Won’t Be “Great Recession 2.0”
US Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation ticked down to 8.3% in August, descending from a tentative peak rate of 9.1% set in June.
Business Growth
Strategy
Resource Center
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INCREASE WEBSITE VISIBILITY: SEO Strategies Made Simple
Join us for a fun webinar program that reduces the overwhelm and breaks down SEO into simple steps to help you hit your goals.
Marketing & Sales
Growth
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DO IT YOURSELF: Generating Website Traffic by Updating Your Website
In this webinar we will cover how YOU can give your website impactful and straightforward updates that will generate website traffic.
Marketing & Sales
Growth
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Powerful Coaching Practices for Manufacturing Leaders – Part 2: Listening Simply to Understand and Not to Judge, Fix, or Solve
In the second installment of the 6 part Coaching series, the topic of listening is discussed, as it goes beyond simply hearing what they say.
Coaching & Development
Leadership
Webinar Recordings
IMPROVE PROCESS EFFICIENCIES: Lean Overview with Kaizen
Join to learn the benefits of implementing lean into your day-to-day operations.
Lean Manufacturing
Operations
Webinar Recordings
REMOVE THE ROADBLOCKS: How to Get ‘Unstuck’ Personally & Professionally
Join us to receive a step-by-step process on how to guide yourself and even others to regain, purpose, power, and possibility.
Coaching & Development
Human Resources
Leadership
Workforce
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BRANDING YOUR BUSINESS: A Guide to Successful Branding in 2023
Learn how the importance of brand consistency can ensure your digital presence matches your offline reputation.
Marketing & Sales
Growth
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ENGAGE YOUR WORKFORCE: Best Practices for Talent Acquisition and Retention
Join us to learn how to apply the best practices to keep your current employees and attract new ones.
Human Resources
Workforce
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ADDRESS LABOR CHALLENGES: In Pursuit of Automation
Discover how to get on the path to bringing automation into your manufacturing operation.
Automation
Human Resources
Technology
Workforce
Blogs
Powerful Coaching Practices for Manufacturing Leaders – Part 1: Focus
In the first installment of the 6 part Coaching series, the topic of focus is discussed, as focusing on the employee and their feelings is important.
Coaching & Development
Leadership
Webinar Recordings
LEAN INTO PRODUCTIVTY: Daily Management and Dashboards
Learn how to implement lean systems into your organization to reach your goal of sustained improvement and much more.
Lean Manufacturing
Operations
Webinar Recordings
THINK LONG TERM: Spending & Planning on Technology
In this session, we’ll discuss what to consider in your annual technology planning heading into a new year.
Advanced Manufacturing Technology
Cybersecurity
Operations
Technology
Webinar Recordings
DEFINE YOUR GOALS: Developing a Strategic Plan for Your Organization
Discover how developing a strategic plan for your organization can set you up for success.
Strategic Planning
Strategy
Webinar Recordings
EVALUATE YOUR STRATEGY: Maintenance Excellence with Kaizen
Discover how to maintain your equipment efficiently and safely, as well as tools to use and safety considerations utilizing Kaizen.
Quality Management
Safety
Operations
Success Stories
Sangamon Reclaimed
Hand-crafted furniture manufacturer develops an online marketplace and an improved website to grow their reach and create a strong ecommerce presence.
Customer Engagement
Marketing & Sales
Growth
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MAXIMIZE ENTERPRISE VALUE: Implementing Business Transition Planning
Learn how implementing business transition planning into your business strategy can help maximize wealth.
Business Growth
Succession Planning
Strategy
SUPPLY CHAIN CENTER
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Discover Reliable Suppliers and Strengthen Your Supply Chain
Our cutting-edge supply chain center is designed to connect Illinois manufacturers with suppliers across the United States. Tailored specifically to support the Buy America Initiative, this initiative fosters local sourcing and empowers manufacturers to access a diverse network of reliable suppliers.
Career Pathways in Manufacturing
We created Career Pathways in Manufacturing to strengthen workforce and economic competitiveness, securing a resilient economy for the future.
