TMA Weekly E-Newsletter – January 28, 2026
TMA’s Weekly E-News Bulletin – January 28, 2026
January 28, 2026
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TMA’s Weekly E-News Bulletin – January 28, 2026
SCHAUMBURG – Small and midsize manufacturers in Illinois have paid hefty lawsuit settlements in the past few years, concerning how they gather employee information, particularly with biometric systems, such as fingerprinting and retina scanning.
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
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.
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.
Small and Midsize Manufacturers Say Springfield Has Done Enough Damage—a Progressive Tax Would Further Stifle Economic Growth