Event Calendar

June

★ Online with OMEE - Overview of Financial Resources for Small Businesses

June 05 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Is access to financial capital important for your business?The Office of Minority Economic Empowerment (OMEE) Business Development Managers invite you to an online conversation that's open to all minorities ((racial/ethnic),...

★ Digital Equity Grants Capacity Building Series - How to Write a Great Grant Application

June 05 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Participants will learn how to write strong digital equity grant proposals, including understanding the NOFO and the essential grant components such as program narrative, budget, project plan, impact measurement, and...

★ Partners in Progress: Workforce Resources

June 07 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/partners-in-progress-manufacturing-updates-and-workforce-resources-tickets-903211408637Join us for an exclusive opportunity to be part of a crucial conversation involving economic, industry, and community resources dedicated to helping manufacturers not just survive but thrive.This month’s...

★ REMS SUMMIT 2024

June 12 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Northern Illinois University Conference Center - Rockford 8500 East State Street Rockford, IL 61108

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★ REMS Sumit

June 12 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM NIU Extension 8500 East State Street Rockford, IL 61108

REMS Summit 2024 will Move your Manufacturing Company Forward:Can your business survive missed opportunities to automate? A cybersecurity attack? Lack of leadership succession? Loss of power quality & security? Inefficient...

★ Manufacturing Workforce Solutions Summit

June 12 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM Elgin Community College 1700 Spartan Drive Elgin, IL 60123

3nd Annual Moving Makers Forward:Manufacturing Workforce Solutions SummitWednesday, June 12 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM Elgin Community College1700 Spartan Dr, Elgin, IL 60123Schedule8:30 AM Registration & NetworkingWelcome: 9:15 AMKeynote Presentation: 9:30 AMPanel...

★ How to Build a Strong Digital Inclusion Program

June 12 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Participants will learn models of strong digital inclusion programs that have proven to work to inform solutions that meet their community’s needs and ensure equitable access to the internet and...

★ Rockford University Business Summit

June 13 Rockford University 5050 East State Street Rockford, IL 61108

Rockford University is getting ready to host the second Annual Business Summit on Thursday, June 13th, 2024. Please mark your calendars for this opportunity to learn about all the exciting...

★ Fishing Frenzy

June 15 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Belvidere Park District Whispering Pines Shelter Belvidere, IL 61008

It’s Here! State Rep. Dave Vella’s 2024 Kids Fishing Frenzy It's time to reel in some fun at our Third Annual Kids Fishing Frenzy  Where else can you experience the thrill...

★ Dia De Pesca

June 15 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Belvidere Park District Whispering Pines Shelter Belvidere, IL 61008

Inscripciones enStateRepDaveVella.com/Pescaor llamenos al 815-329-6741 

★ Strategic Scoping: Simplifying CMMC Compliance

June 20 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

REGISTERUncover the art of ‘scoping’ to streamline your CMMC journey, focusing on defining the IT boundaries that contain CUI. This approach not only simplifies compliance but also makes it more...

July

★ Keys to Financial Security

July 10 11:00 AM

University of Illinois Extension offers the Money Basics series, a free monthly webinar to improve participants’ financial well-being through various money topics. This safe and non-judgmental series will also provide...

★ CMMC 2.0: Navigating the Latest Updates and What They Mean for You

July 18 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

REGISTER Stay ahead of the curve with insights into the latest CMMC 2.0 updates, including the impact of the revision of NIST SP 800-171 (Rev 3). Understand the changes, anticipate new...

★ IMA's 2024 Women Makers Series of Kick Off Event: The Power of Being a Woman Maker

July 24 Sheraton Lisle Naperville Hotel 3000 Warrenville Road Lisle, IL 60532

Women Makers are invited to join us for the kick-off of the IMA's 2024 Women Makers Series: The Power of Being a Woman Maker. This in-person event will connect you...

August

★ MPAC Golf Outing

August 13 7:00 AM Klein Creek Golf Club 1N333 Pleasant Hill Road Winfield, IL 60190

MPAC Golf OutingTuesday, August 13, 2024Klein Creek Golf Club in WinfieldRegistration: 7:00 AMContinental Breakfast: 8:00 AMShotgun Start: 9:00 AMLunch: 1:00 PMSponsorship Opportunities Available (dgriffith@ima-net.org)  

★ CMMC 2.0: Navigating the Latest Updates and What They Mean for You

August 15 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

REGISTERStay ahead of the curve with insights into the latest CMMC 2.0 updates, including the impact of the revision of NIST SP 800-171 (Rev 3). Understand the changes, anticipate new...

September

★ IMA's 2024 Women Makers Series of Kick Off Event: The Power of Being a Woman Maker

September 17 Sheraton Lisle Naperville Hotel 3000 Warrenville Road Lisle, IL 60532

Women Makers are invited to join us for the kick-off of the IMA's 2024 Women Makers Series: The Power of Being a Woman Maker. This in-person event will connect you...

★ Tackling the Tough Ten: Strategies for the Hardest CMMC Requirements

September 19 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

REGISTERBreak down the ten most challenging aspects of CMMC compliance. This session offers practical strategies, expert tips, and resources to turn these hurdles into milestones on your compliance journey.