By John F. Di Leo – When the mainstream media try to report on the economy, they always focus on the easy stuff: stock market fluctuations, the price of
By Ben Barnett, President of Principal Manufacturing – Illinois manufacturers face a serious problem. We have modern, high-tech facilities running at full capacity, but we
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.
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.
SCHAUMBURG, IL – Just days before Illinoisans and manufacturers are hit with a spike in energy costs, the Technology & Manufacturing Association (TMA) surveyed its small and midsize manufacturers on which direction they prefer Illinois take in terms of our energy policy and sources.
Published April 8, 2025 Oxnard, California – Haas Automation is in the process of studying the full impact of tariffs on our operations. In recent
The Liberty Justice Center Challenges Employer Censorship Law
As the economic landscape in Illinois becomes increasingly challenging, small businesses – particularly manufacturers – are finding it more difficult to thrive. The phenomenon of “stacked costs” has become a significant hurdle, imposing financial burdens that stifle growth, innovation, and job creation