For Mike Flynn, manager of DuPage Precision Products, the importance of manufacturing in Illinois should be selfexplanatory and self-evident. “Manufacturing is a core industry, like
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
Published April 8, 2025 Oxnard, California – Haas Automation is in the process of studying the full impact of tariffs on our operations. In recent
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.
SCHAUMBURG, IL – The Technology & Manufacturing Association (TMA) responded today to Governor JB Pritzker’s 2025 budget address, expressing concerns that small and midsize businesses will again bear the brunt of funding the state’s budget deficit:
(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.
SCHAUMBURG – Illinois U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood visited online in February with TMA News Editor Fran Eaton and TMA Advocacy Team’s Rich Carter to discuss several issues of importance to the Association’s members. The topic that was most pertinent at the time was President Donald Trump’s propositions to resume the use of trade tariffs.
Several new laws related to Human Resource issues will go into effect January 1, 2025. Below is a listing from TMA’s HR Resource AMUNDSEN DAVIS:
