January 26, 2026
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If a talent shortage is on your mind as a small and midsize manufacturer, you’re not alone. 79% of manufacturing leaders are saying the same
Publisher – Dennis G. LaComb, TMA Executive Vice President/Chief of Staff
The latest HR news from TMA HR partner, Sesco – January 19, 2026
tma e-news bulletin INFORMATION Economy Tops Expectations The US economy grew at the fastest annual pace in two years in the third quarter of the year, according
SCHAUMBURG, IL – The Technology & Manufacturing Association (TMA) has reaffirmed its strong opposition to Illinois providing over half a billion dollars in taxpayer dollars to Gotion, a Chinese-owned electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturer, for its new plant in Manteno
TMA member Mike Flynn, general manager of DuPage Precision Machining, penned an op-ed that was recently published in The Center Square.
On December 14, 2025, the Daily Herald published TMA Executive Vice President Dennis LaComb’s response to a recent critical editorial of the Trump Administration’s OBBB.
J.H. Botts’ General Manager, Larry Spelman, has a leadership style that reflects his passion for football, which he developed in high school and college.
Spelman attended the University of Richmond on a football scholarship and, after playing quarterback and tight end, graduated in 1990 with a double major in criminal justice and sociology. After a period of interviewing with and considering the Secret Service, he decided to pursue another career path.
SCHAUMBURG – Four years ago, Illinois set a goal of achieving net-zero electricity generation by 2050, with targets of 40% renewable energy by 2030 and 50% renewable energy by 2040. To meet those standards, numerous changes will need to take place – at a time when global energy demand is expected to reach its highest point in human history.