How much funding does Manufacturing Reinvented (Cook County) provide?

Manufacturing Reinvented (Cook County) provides Up to $25,000 per manufacturer in funding.

When is the deadline for Manufacturing Reinvented (Cook County)?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Manufacturing Reinvented (Cook County)

ILLINOIS MANUFACTURING EXCELLENCE CENTER

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Funding Amount

Up to $25,000 per manufacturer

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Manufacturing Reinvented (Cook County)

Geographic Scope: Suburban Cook County, Illinois

Status: 2023 round announced; over 150 manufacturers applied

Total Program Funding: $5 million program

Award Amount: Up to $25,000 per qualifying suburban Cook County manufacturer for eligible expenses

Focus Areas:

Post-COVID-19 recovery and rebuilding

Operations improvement

Automation adoption

Supply chain resiliency

Productivity enhancement

Talent solutions identification

Customer acquisition and market expansion

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) projects

Eligibility:

Suburban Cook County manufacturers

Companies of all sizes (woman-owned, minority-owned businesses eligible)

Benefits:

Direct grant reimbursement for eligible expenses (up to $25,000)

IMEC expert advising services to refine project design and scope

Funding Source: American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds

Program Background:
Designed based on survey of over 1,000 suburban Cook County manufacturers and the "Urgent Needs of Manufacturers" report published in March 2021. Program addresses identified needs for operations improvement, customer acquisition, talent solutions, automation, and supply chain resilience.

Success Examples:

McKlein Company LLC (woman-owned leather goods manufacturer): Used funds for SEO project, already seeing increased SEO rankings

Universal Instrument Company (small minority-woman owned glassware manufacturer): Used funds for SEO, completed major sale resulting from improved online visibility

Contact: Visit www.imec.org/ccmr for more information or to apply

Key Contacts:

Cook County Board President: Toni Preckwinkle

IMEC President: David Boulay

Marketing Manager: Jaclyn Kolodziej, Phone: 608-201-5076, Email: jkolodziej@imec.org

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Register for Webinar: Attend informational webinar to understand application process (webinar held March 10, 2023, 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., but dates may vary)
2. Review Program Requirements: Understand eligible expense categories and project scopes
3. Develop Project Plan: Work with IMEC expert advisors to refine project design and scope
4. Submit Application: Complete application with project details
5. Receive Approval: Upon approval, eligible expenses are reimbursed up to $25,000