TMA President, Brian McGuire is currently in Washington, DC listening to the Speaker of the House address the NAM Board of Directors

The cost of a Caterpillar move: http://ping.fm/qo0rA

TMA Marketing Day 2010 Presenter, Charley Cohon is the newly appointed CEO of MANA! Congratulations Charley from TMA!

Be sure to "like" us on Facebook and check out the latest pictures from Breakfast for Business! Search "TMA Non-Profit" to find us!

TMA hosts Legislative Leaders for Breakfast!

Park Ridge, IL, 2/25/2011 — This morning TMA, Illinois’ premier full service manufacturing association played host to 3 of the most prestigious leaders in Springfield. Organized by TMA’s Government Relations Committee, Senate Minority Leader, Christine Radogno, Senate President, John Cullerton and House Minority Leader, Tom Cross held a panel discussion to address critical issues faced by Illinois manufacturers.

Over breakfast, these Legislative leaders and Illinois manufacturers sought to address priority issues they believe need to be focused on to ensure the competitiveness of Illinois manufacturing in the years ahead.  Government Relations Committee Chairman, Zach Mottl believes, “Illinois manufacturers need to allow leaders down in Springfield to put a face with a name and make some noise on the added costs to the manufacturing sector, created by decisions down in Springfield that are making businesses less competitive on a national and global scale.” TMA President, Brian McGuire agrees, “When the legislature makes tough decisions, everyone should have the opportunity to voice their opinion, this was our way of allowing manufacturers to do just that.”

Join Us for our Young Leaders Event!

Please join us Thursday, January 27th, for our Young Leaders Lucky Strike Event! This is a great networking opportunity in a fun atmosphere! We are looking forward to a fun evening! Please click on the link below to find out more information!

http://myemail.constantcontact.com/YOUNG-LEADERS-at-Lucky-Strike-Lanes.html?soid=1101058266642&aid=wmEfw3HDayU

IMEC, TMA joining forces to serve Chicago area manufacturers

Its been in the works for awhile! We are thrilled to officially announce:

IMEC, TMA joining forces to serve Chicago area manufacturers

Happier days return (sort of) as factory sector powers recovery | In Other News | Crain's Chicago Business

Once again, our members are making headlines! Check out Crain's article on the upturn in the factory sector.

Happier days return (sort of) as factory sector powers recovery | In Other News | Crain's Chicago Business

Changing the Perception of Machining

Don't miss this article, Hot Jobs: Machinist, featuring our very own Director of Education, Dan Kiraly and Associate Member company, Iverson & Company discussing the ever changing role of machinists. No longer focused on a worker driven assembly line, computers have changed the game; knowledge of CNC, computer numerical control, is in high demand!