SPRINGFIELD – The Technology & Manufacturing Association co-hosted a “New Legislator Welcome Breakfast” February 25th in Springfield.  The breakfast was sponsored by TMA, NFIB-IL, ABC-IL, CALA-IL, the Illinois State Black Chamber of Commerce, the Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and

INFORMATION A Rough Jobs Report The U.S. economy posted an unexpected 92,000 job loss in February rather than the anticipated 50,000 jobs added. Furthermore, January’s job growth total was revised downward by 17,000. The sectors leading the job losses were healthcare, manufacturing,

SCHAUMBURG – On the run-up to Illinois’ March 17, 2026, gubernatorial primary, all four Republican candidates took time to talk manufacturing with the Technology & Manufacturing Association (TMA) about manufacturing. Candidates Darren Bailey, Ted Dabrowski, Rick Heidner, and James Mendrick

TMA Affiliate Member since December 2025 celebrates exciting new leadership and expansion in 2026 Springfield, IL — Growth Corp, one of the nation’s highest-producing SBA 504 lenders, announced a significant leadership transition, effective January 1. After 35 years as President, Doug Kinley will