October 22nd, 2009
In reading Community Voices Board member Mike Ward’s comments in Sunday’s paper up “stir up manufacturing in getting government contracts”, I wanted to identify some of the activity that is taking place.
Congressman Manzullo has been a strong advocate for manufacturing as well as a supporter for local manufacturers to get federal contracts.
The Illinois Procurement Technical Assistance Center at Rock Valley College headed by John DiGiacomo is located at the Eigerlab. This agency has conducted numerous seminars, regularly assist small, local manufacturers in counseling the “how-to’s” of local, state and federal government contracts and recently hosted a seminar on contracting with local government. In the past they’ve dealt with federal contracts.
Megan McKinney of Supplycore, a leading supplier to the federal government, frequently coordinates seminars dealing with government contracts. In 2009, they’ve coordinated 7 seminars including one on defense contracts. Nov. 5th the US Navy will talk about the Navy’s efforts globally as well as within the Navy Region Midwest and how best private industry can support them.
Kelli Elliot of the Eigerlab publishes a weekly “Eigerlog” that highlights upcoming events including government sourcing seminars.
These and other sources are available for the asking.
October 19th, 2009
A FREE half-day workshop for Illinois Manufacturing Companies; Sponsored by the Illinois Coalition for Manufacturing Innovation
Argonne National Laboratories, Illinois Institute of Technology and Chicago Manufacturing Center are teaming up with the SBA and the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce to provide executive-level insights on how manufacturing companies are taking innovative steps to stay competitive in a global economy.
When: Wednesday, November 4 from 7:30 am – 1 pm
Where: Harper College, Wojeck Conference Center
Building W, 1200 W Algonquin Road, Palatine, IL
Who should attend: Presidents, Chief Operating Officers, General Managers, VP Manufacturing, Director of Operations, Plant Managers, Director Supply Chain Procurement, Marketing Directors
Program Overview:
The Need for Innovation: David Baker, VP External Relations, Illinois Institute of Technology
How to Gain Access to Capital and Compete Globally
Panel: Robert Esquivel, Finance Chief, Small Business Administration; David Hansberger, President, Applied Strategies International; Mark Ryczek, Vice President, Business Banking, National City; Moderator: Bonnie Richter, Director, Illinois Small Business Development Center
How to Gain Access to Technology and Supporting Funding
Panel: Philip Nash, Ph.D, Mechanical, Materials & Aerospace Engineering, IIT; Ed Daniels, Director, Argonne National Laboratory; Guy Brada, Chief Metallurgist, A. Finkl & Sons Co.; Moderator: Jamal Yagoobi, Chair, Mechanical, Materials & Aerospace Engineering, IIT
The Need for Innovation – Legislation and Policy
Panel: Eric Mittelstadt, CEO, National Council for Advanced Manufacturing; Lance Pressl, President, Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Foundation Moderator: Demetria Giannisis, President, Chicago Manufacturing Center
Networking Lunch – Issues and Opportunities
SPACE IS LIMITED; Register on-line at: www.innovatenow.us/icmi
October 15th, 2009
In just a month since its official launch, a new Web site MadeInUSA has signed up more than 350,000 U.S.-based companies looking to encourage consumers to “be American and buy American.” see the story and web link … here
October 15th, 2009
One-on-one meetings with local and big-name manufacturers, government organizations and non-profits that help manufacturers, as well as international trade missions and consulates. Breakfast and lunch included and it’s all FREE!! Matchmaking
October 14th, 2009
In just a month since its official launch, a new Web site MadeInUSA has signed up more than 350,000 U.S.-based companies looking to encourage consumers to “be American and buy American.” see the story and web link … here
October 14th, 2009
Now here’s a good approach that could lower US debt as well. Looks similar to the local Venues committee and their approach… here
September 30th, 2009
Interesting to read about what will draw the college graduates…the 10 U.S. cities most likely to emerge as “youth magnet” cities after the recession—popular target destinations among young, college-educated, often single people setting out to start a career, find a mate or both… Hip
September 29th, 2009
Attend CHIP class, learn about Government contracts, Patents OSHA and much more…see it here… eigerlog-20090928.pdf
