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 struggle to find the young talent needed to keep our shop floors moving in years

The battles of Lexington and Concord are considered the opening volley of the American Revolution, the “Shot Heard ‘Round the World” on April 19th, 1775. Now commemorated as Patriots’ Day, we are the beneficiaries of those American Patriots who pledged their lives,

SCHAUMBURG – HB 3762 will be voted on this week (April 13-April 17) in the Springfield Capitol.  The Technology & Manufacturing Association members urgently need to call their lawmakers and ask them to vote “NO” on HB 3762. 1.This bill

SCHAUMBURG – As we enter the critical legislative months of April and May, SB 3070 remains a priority for the Technology & Manufacturing Association. SB 3070 proposes allowing Career & Technical Education (CTE) courses to serve as an alternative way for