August 2026

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You're Invitied: CMISP Manufacturing Employers Network Breakfast Session

Join M3 Chicago, OAI and partners for an event exploring the latest manufacturing industry trends, incentives and resources available from local government and workforce organizations.

Event highlights include:

• A state of manufacturing and industry trends presentation from World Business Chicago

• An overview on state incentives and programs for manufacturers from the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity

• Funding resources available for employee tuition costs through the Technology and Manufacturing Association

• An overview of the workforce assistance resources available through the Cook County Manufacturing Apprenticeship Accelerator program by Skills for Chicago

Disaster Recovery Assistance for Impacted Businesses Available Now: Apply by September 8

If your business was damaged in the June 11, 2026 severe storms and tornadoes in Cook County, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) can help. The SBA has approved a disaster declaration, opening access to low-interest loans to cover damages insurance didn't cover. 



Businesses can borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace buildings, equipment, inventory and other business assets. Interest rates start at 4%, with repayment terms up to 30 years. Businesses won't make any payments for the first 12 months after receiving their loan.

The deadline to apply for physical damage to your business is Tuesday, September 8, 2026. Businesses applying under the economic injury deadline have until April 12, 2027.

Resources are also available for Cook County Businesses and residents impact by the July 27, 2026 severe storms. Don’t wait to see if you qualify, learn more and apply at sba.gov/disaster or call (800) 659-2955.

IMTS - the largest manufacturing technology show and marketplace in the Western Hemisphere - returns to Chicago this September. Join fellow creators, builders, sellers, and drivers of manufacturing technology and discover advanced manufacturing solutions that include innovations in CNC machining, automation, robotics, additive, software, inspection, and transformative digital technologies that drive our future forward.