Valley Industrial Association of Illinois

It's almost time for another Marketing Lunch & Learn! Anyone who attended our last Sales Lunch & Learn received the opportunity to learn how to use AI to improve your sales. We're now excited to offer a panel focuses on AI, eCommerce, and sales automation, continuing May's discussion while also expanding into new topics. Register here for the 7/24 event facilitated by Red Caffeine A Growth Consultancy: https://lnkd.in/eh6w_kpu #manufacturing #marketing #ai

It's been a busy last 2 days! 😀 We started our Thursday with a VIA Member 411- a classic but favorite of our events! We love sharing all the exciting things coming up on the event calendar... from new training to a Women of the VIA breakfast to Greater Chicago Advanced Manufacturing Partnership's new fundraiser, there's lots of fun ways to get involved: https://lnkd.in/gMdfEFyA Then we hosted our Executive Collective group last night with LMI Chicago facilitating... we can't believe our inaugural group is already halfway through the year! We've loved hearing about the support and insights the group is sharing with one another. This Friday morning, we kicked off our brand new Microsoft Excel series. Level 1 on Basics and Fundamentals of Excel is already off to a rocking start, and even as Excel users we learned a lot. If you're like our team and want to improve your Excel skills, check out the next class on our calendar. So excited to be collaborating on this opportunity with Waubonsee Community College. With a busy rest of July coming up, we can't wait to recharge this weekend and see many of you next week! We'd love to see you at an event soon: https://lnkd.in/gMdfEFyA #manufacturing #events

Next Thursday, 7/18, VIA is excited to host a Mental Wellness Event presented by VIA member Rosecrance Health Network. Tom Farley, brother to late comedian & actor Chris Farley, will be delivering a talk on Laughter, Substance Abuse Prevention, and Mental Wellness. Join us for lunch and this important discussion on how we can all find healing and connection. Register here: https://lnkd.in/d7C3xSKF #manufacturing #mentalwellness #mentalhealth

Join us for a night of fun at the ballpark! Cheer on the Kane County Cougars Baseball with the VIA and Greater Chicago Advanced Manufacturing Partnership community next Friday, 7/19. Enjoy hotdogs, baseball, friends, and fireworks as we celebrate summer together. Don't miss out on this exciting event for the whole family. 🎆 ⚾ 🌭 Get your tickets now! https://lnkd.in/gGxarbX3

Congratulations to our latest graduates of Customer Service 360: From Ordinary to Extraordinary, who wrapped up class today! Their participation and energy was infectious, and we know they'll continue to build strong relationships with customers and peers using skills workshopped in class. Great job Alarm Detection Systems and Aurora Sign Company Inc, and thank you to our instructor Evelyn Canabal of Professional Development Services! It's not too late to join our Coaching Customer Service class next week that will wrap up our summer series! https://lnkd.in/gTH62tjh Leaders will learn how to continue their organization's legacy of customer loyalty and encourage their team to carry out this legacy as well. #leadership #manunfacturing #customerservice

How are your pivot tables looking? 📊 VIA is excited to newly offer a virtual Microsoft Excel class with Waubonsee Community College. No matter what level of Excel knowledge you possess, we have more to share with you! Take this class as a full 6-week series or any of the 3 class levels: https://lnkd.in/gY2vH2yA Level 1: Basics and Fundamentals Level 2: Advanced Formatting and Functions Level 3: Advanced Data Management & Automation Reach out to Molly mollyschiltz@viaassn.org with any questions. Hope to see you there! #manufacturing #excel #learning

Happy 4th of July!

Here at the VIA offices, we are still talking about what a fun time we had at the 2024 VIA Golf Outing last week. Our favorite part? The sense of community we felt present amongst the day's participants. From the golfers, to the sponsors, to volunteers and beyond, we are so grateful to all who played a part in this year's Golf Outing. Cheers to this amazing community!🎉 Thank you SPONSORS!! Sikich ~ Custom Direct, Inc. ~ Manpower ~ Red Caffeine A Growth Consultancy ~ Weldstar & Depke Gases & Welding Supplies ~ Connor & Gallagher OneSource ~ Amundsen Davis, LLC ~ Meadowvale, Inc. ~ Gierach Law Firm, LLC ~ FASTSIGNS® ~ Constellation ~ Fifth Third Bank ~ Chicago Glue & Machine ~ Cushman & Wakefield ~ Geneva Construction Company ~ First Mid~ Sterling Engineering ~ Forvis Mazars US ~ Interiors for Business, Inc. ~ Greater Chicago Advanced Manufacturing Partnership ~ Insperity ~ Wintrust Financial Corporation ~ Prescient Solutions ~ Vertec BioSolvents, Inc. ~ Chalmers St. Consulting ~ Continental Envelope ~ LMI Chicago ~ Gripple USA ~ Larson Engineering #viagolf #manufacturing #community

Member 411 time! Member or nonmember, everyone is welcome to join us for networking, VIA updates, and some sweet treats 😊 Register today- hope to see you next Thursday 7/11! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gKgjbfiA

We were thrilled to help host World Business Chicago's SELECT USA Delegation this morning in our Education Center. We were proud to take part in the collaboration between World Business Chicago, Choose DuPage, and Kane County Government (Illinois). We heard from excellent panelists Ryan Smith from Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America, Inc., Lacey Young from General Mills, and Timothy Rendall from Illinois Soybean Association, and moderator John. Greuling, Kane County Development Advisor. We love participating in this space of learning and growth! We wish the delegation a great rest of their trip and safe travels. #manufacturing #community