SCHAUMBURG – Illinois is home to a sizeable number of small and midsize manufacturers – and an effort is underway to increase those numbers as
https://youtube.com/shorts/a07jpGBKFvQ On April 24, 2025, the Technology & Manufacturing Association (TMA) proudly celebrated the graduation of 32 students from its esteemed Related Theory program. The
I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, find that underlying conditions, including a lack of reciprocity in our bilateral trade relationships, disparate tariff rates and non-tariff barriers, and U.S. trading partners’ economic policies that suppress domestic wages and consumption, as indicated by large and persistent annual U.S. goods trade deficits, constitute an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security and economy of the United States.
ELK GROVE VILLAGE – In Chicago’s western suburbs near O’Hare Airport is a village that boasts about its world-class data center and nationally-renowned manufacturing park.
TMA’s Advocacy Team visited with Mayor Craig Johnson, who shared some of the village’s insights and rationale for catering to businesses.
(The Center Square) – As President Donald Trump makes good on his promise to slap tariffs on goods entering the U.S., Illinois officials are chiming in on the impact they will have on the state.
SCHAUMBURG, IL – A new survey by the Technology & Manufacturing Association (TMA) finds small and midsize manufacturers split over imposing tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China. As organizations put out statements supporting or opposing tariffs, TMA spoke to their members to see where manufacturers actually stand on this trade policy.
“Joey” Bettinardi, Vice President of Sales and Operations at Betts Precision in Alsip, Illinois, represents well “Gen Z” – a generation that focuses on two key components in their life work: environmental consciousness and company culture.
For Gen Zers like 25-year-old Bettinardi, working to make the world a better place is a crucial motivating factor for their careers.
https://tmanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Trumps-SHOCKING-Energy-Crisis-Solution.mp4SCHAUMBURG – As we mark the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump, we extend our congratulations and best wishes for his leadership. This moment represents
WHEELING, IL – At a very young age, Gabriel Perez began helping his mother with her embroidery work in Rincon de Dolores, Michoacan Mexico.
The effort to encourage more awareness of small and midsized manufacturers’ needs in the Illinois legislature continues to grow.
TMA’s Small and Midsized Manufacturing Caucus, first set into motion two years ago, started its first year with 31 Illinois House members and 23 Illinois House Senate members.