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Thank you to the many manufacturers, industry organizations, and partners who participated in the M3 Manufacturing Forum on February 20th at mHUB, bringing together a full house of manufacturers to address the industry's most pressing topics including automation and talent solutions. At M3, we're committed to connecting manufacturers with the latest information to best navigate resources for continued success in 2024. Stay tuned for upcoming events from M3!
-M3 Chicago Team
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Talent Solution and Workforce Panel (pictured from left to right): Montez King, Executive Director of NIMS, moderator, panelists: Craig Freedman, CEO, Freedman Seating; Luiz Grisard, Regional VP, Bystronic Group; Jason Braun, Senior HR Manager, Sloan Valve, and Tammy Phillips, National Chairwoman, Jane Addams Resource Corporation. | |
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Cook County’s Bureau of Economic Development has partnered with the National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS) to directly assist and provide financial resources to support Cook County manufacturers in developing customized training solutions to meet their talent needs. Funding for this program comes via the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership, which has partnered with Cook County and OAI to serve as backbone organizations to support the manufacturing sector.
Please contact Lisa Cockerham, Program Manager, Workforce Development, to learn more.
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Cook County Manufacturing Reinvented Grant | |
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Join over 200 Cook County manufacturers who have utilized Manufacturing Reinvented, a $5 million grant program supporting manufacturers with the implementation of projects to improve a business’s competitiveness and resiliency. Eligible businesses may be reimbursed for up to $25,000 per completed project.
Please contact Jamie Moore, Program Manager, Industry Development, to learn more and apply today.
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Cook County BRITE Grant Program | |
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The Businesses Reducing Impact on the Environment (BRITE) program helps suburban Cook County small businesses, including eligible manufacturers, identify their energy efficiency savings through free on-site assessments.
The County will also award $6 million in grant funding to help businesses implement recommendations identified through these assessments, with a maximum award of $300,000 per applicant. For more information about the BRITE program and to review eligibility requirements, click here or email BRITE@cookcountyil.gov.
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The New CMMC Proposed Rule: What Manufacturers Need to Know | |
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What are the top takeaways for manufacturers from the Defense Department’s (DoD) proposed rule for its Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program?
Increased accountability and flexibility are among notable proposed additions to the program, which is aimed at heightening U.S. Defense Industrial Base (DIB) cybersecurity. The DoD proposed rule also clarifies language from earlier CMMC versions, including about third-party certifications. Discover the latest need-to-know updates on CMMC from MxD here.
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Manufacturing Reinvented Informational Breakfast
8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Location: Franklin Park, IL
Presented By: M3 Chicago
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Join M3 Chicago alongside IMEC, Cook County Commissioner Maggie Trevor (9th District), Commissioner Frank Aguilar (16th District), IMEC, and Leyden Township to learn more about Manufacturing Reinvented. | | |
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Partners in Progress: Manufacturing Updates and EV Advancements
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Location: Online
Presented By: IMEC, IMA, State of Illinois DCEO
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Engineering and Technology
Career Job Fair
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Location: River Grove, IL
Presented By: Triton College
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Triton College invites students, alumni, and community members to join the Engineering and Technology Career Job Fair, featuring employers from local manufacturing companies recruiting for part-time and full-time career opportunities and internships.
Are you a manufacturer interested in participating in this event? Contact Lorena Gasca, Director of Triton College's Career Services Department, to register for a table today.
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Blueprint for Security: Essential Policies and Procedures for Cyber Defense
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Location: Online
Presented By: IMEC, Illinois Defense Network
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Join IMEC and the Illinois Defense Network in taking the first steps to establish a solid cybersecurity foundation with the right policies and procedures. This webinar guides you through the essential documents your business needs, from incident response plans to data protection policies. | | |
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8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Location: Rolling Meadows, IL
Presented By: M3 Chicago
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Join M3 Chicago alongside IMEC, Cook County Commissioner Maggie Trevor (9th District), Commissioner Scott Britton (14th District), Commissioner Kevin Morrison (15th District), IMEC, and the City of Rolling Meadows to learn more about Manufacturing Reinvented. | |
MISSION: M3 Chicago advances equitable and sustainable development by helping manufacturers expand, collaborate, network, innovate and access critical resources. M3 Chicago connects the region’s manufacturers, economic development organizations, local governments, educational and research institutions, trade associations and workforce agencies. | | | | |
