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TABLE OF CONTENTS About the cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 VIA is a member-driven strategic resource. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Foresight into 2020 and recap of 2019. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Implement these big ideas for an amazing workplace culture. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Past Spark Award winners. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Vital VIA-education partnerships ensure manufacturing success . . . . . . . . . . 18 First VIA scholarship winners announced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Mission Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 2019 Mission Members. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 VIA: Born from manufacturing boom in Aurora, Kane County. . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Board of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY Manufacturers and Distributors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Valley Industrial Association 2000 S. Batavia Ave., Ste. 110, Geneva, IL 60134 Phone: (630) 892-4228 | Fax: (630) 892-4280 Email: info@viaassn.org Kathy Gilmore, President kathygilmore@viaassn.org Trish Overturf, Program Manager trishoverturf@viaassn.org Sue Secondi, Office Manager suesecondi@viaassn.org HR Hotline: (630) 210-3077 Sikich LLP Karlie Hinman Safety Hotline: (877) 60S-AFET(Y) Optimum Safety Management Environmental Hotline: (630) 684-4426 Huff & Huff, Inc. Gerry Trzupek

Industrial Service Providers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Professional Service Providers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Partners. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Alphabetical Listings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Advertiser Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

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ON THE CO VER

he most important spot on a level is the half-inch span “between the rings” of the vial. It’s that space that determines if your job is done, or if you need to tweak things a little bit more. The image shows the patented SOLA FOCUS Vial. SOLA FOCUS vials provide a 4x higher contrast than ring vials, allowing for easier, faster reading and more precise measuring. Keson LLC is an alliance of two industry leaders. In 2018, the Nosek and Scheyer families joined together to form a new company – Keson LLC. Keson and SOLA are both family-owned, third generation companies currently led by the grandsons of the company founders. Both companies are leaders in measuring and marking tools, offer complementary product lines, and share very similar values. With a combined 120 years of market experience, Keson LLC builds upon Keson’s U.S. manufacturing, existing distribution network and strong relationships by adding SOLA’s European manufacturing expertise, precision engineering and industry-leading technology. Keson is headquartered in Aurora, Illinois, and is well known in North America for providing reliable, innovative and easy-to-use measuring and marking products to professional tradespeople who are passionate about their work. Valley Industrial Association

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WELCOME

VIA is a member-driven strategic resource

s board chairman for the past year, I’ve had an incredible opportunity to pull back the curtain and gain further appreciation for what the VIA does, what it stands for and how it impacts our companies.

• Perfecting the Benchmarking for Excellence program and awards. • Stepping Up to Lead initiative aimed at all our employees. • Promoting opportunities for women in manufacturing. • Engaging our local middle and high schools. • Coordinating meet and greets with governmental policymakers.

The mission of the VIA, for more than 115 years has been to add value to member companies by providing strategic resources as well as educational and networking opportunities to help members meet or exceed their business objectives. And it truly lives by that mission. But it doesn’t do it alone.

As we all navigate through the ups and downs of business (and life), it is indispensable to have a community to support us on this journey. No matter what our companies produce, we are all a part of the industrial community in this geographic region. Being a part of the VIA gives us access to resources and relationships which will help us accelerate best practices that, in turn, can lead to greater growth and viability.

Those strategic resources and programming initiatives are derived from member input. The VIA is a conduit to your immediate and future needs. Its board of directors and staff are highly motivated on a daily basis to be an integral resource for our members. Throughout 2019, Kathy, Sue, and Trish added vibrant new members, created innovative programs on relevant topics, and fostered strong relationships within our business community through many networking events. Hopefully, your company has benefited from your participation in the VIA. Furthermore, there are great plans to keep the momentum going into 2020 and beyond. Some of the highlights include:

Like anything, you will only get as much out of something as you put into it. The same holds true for your organization’s membership in the VIA. If you aren’t yet, I urge you to get involved and get your staff involved. There is value for everyone across your company. You will not regret your investment of time and energy you put into your VIA membership. Best wishes for your ongoing success. Sincerely, Aaron Nosek President, Keson, LLC 2019 VIA Chairman

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WELCOME

Foresight into 2020 and recap of 2019

hat an exciting year we had! Exciting because of member participation – in our training workshops, special events, and with collaborating ideas and working through challenges with fellow members. A goal for 2020 is to hone and improve on our three pillars of value – Resources, Education/Training and Networking/Collaboration. To those ends, we appreciate and listened to member feedback. For example, in 2019 we introduced the VIA Health Care Captive, a resource that combines many employers into a single reinsurance risk pool, allowing individual employers to control their plan design, risk tolerance, claims administration provider and network selections. We also provided members with annual member data survey results and have added a jobs board to our website. We also offered a free Environmental Hotline in addition to the HR and Safety hotlines. Perhaps most exciting is our Benchmarking for Excellence, the VIA’s open nominations for members focused on six best practice categories. The results are a culmination of the fine tuning we have undertaken since 2017. It’s a challenge to benchmark best practices in common areas affecting

all our members, but we’ve narrowed those categories through extensive member surveys, vetting by experts and collaborative dialogue. The six categories are Culture, Innovation, Operations, Safety, Social Responsibility and Workforce Development. Benchmarking gives each company clear goals for growth and opportunities. The insight learned helps members reach the next maturity level of their company. As an association, this arms us with a clearer picture of member needs and shapes our programming. One program category that supports all of our companies is professional development. The VIA has offered several leadership courses for executives and key managers, such as the Seven Seminars for Supervisors and Managing Teams. This year we launched the “Stepping Up to Lead” program available to anyone in the company – from the newest hire to seasoned employees. It’s designed to help companies develop employees at every stage of their career, and we will hone that in 2020 to be even more relevant for companies. As you look through The Source, we encourage you to align our calendar with yours. Let’s grow your people, grow your processes and ultimately, grow your businesses, together. Best Wishes, Kathy Gilmore President, VIA

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CULTURE

Implement these big ideas for an amazing workplace culture By Michele Kelly Co-founder, K+L Storytellers What does culture mean to you? Is it real or mostly talk? Is trust a given or do people hesitate to share new ideas? In truth, what’s the joy level in the hallway? Leaders from four manufacturing companies — including Spark Award winners in the culture category — explore these questions and more. “Culture is a word for the ‘way of life’ for groups of people, meaning the way we do things,” said Maria Moran from the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center. Maria facilitated VIA’s Culture Day where the speakers shared their ideas. DUKANE PRECAST: HONESTY IS IMPERATIVE Don Dardis, president of Dukane Precast, kicked off a panel discussion on improving culture in the workplace. His message was about being transparent, honest and respectful of everyone in the plant. “Our focus is our people,” Dardis said. “Their problem is our problem.” The retention rate “is phenomenal,” Dardis said, “and its labor-intensive work.” During the busy season, employees work six days a week. “They are good, hard workers.”

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One way Dukane keeps its employees engaged is by assigning a buddy to each employee. Secondly, the company has four phase career development levels with guaranteed raises based on their mastery of each level and each employee has an annual review to record that progress and set additional goals. Third, Dukane does a lot of cross training. For example a sales person will do a stint as a project manager and vice versa. “It’s easy to get tunnel vision and lose perspective of other people’s jobs,” Dardis said. BIG IDEA NO. 1: BE HONEST WITH YOUR EMPLOYEES • Provide a path for career development. • Compensate them according to their mastery at each level. • Institute annual reviews. CARR MACHINE AND TOOL: JOIN THE BAND Jim Carr, president of CARR Machine and Tool, talked about the critical role of values and leadership in driving company culture. The CNC machining company credits culture as infusing the company with pushing “beyond average.” “We had a desire to change a mundane industry. I want to push beyond average,” Carr said. “Good company culture starts at the top. We are pushing down ideas

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and collaborating with our people and getting feedback on how we are doing. If leadership isn’t keeping it alive, you won’t be successful.” Team buy-in and practicing core values are key, he noted. Once you build it, write it down and practice it minute by minute. When it came to exploring what the company stood for, CARR Machine and Tool started with a big list and then narrowed it down to three to seven values. These values include being flexible, changing “can’t” into “can,” acting in a first-class manner, working together and bringing positive energy forward. BIG IDEA NO. 2: DEFINE YOUR PERSONAL BRAND AS A LEADER AND PULL IT THROUGH TO YOUR BUSINESS • Present ideas to your team. • Get feedback from team members. • Consolidate list of feelings and thoughts. • Solidly final. • Act on it. INTERNATIONAL PAPER: ENGAGE, ENGAGE, ENGAGE In his remarks Doug Meyer, regional HR manager for International Paper, talked about safety, the importance of employee feedback and teamwork. The company has about 56,000 employees worldwide with 850 at its Aurora location. It is considered a leading supplier of paper

products, manufacturing 60 percent of all Amazon boxes. “Employee engagement is synonymous with culture,” Meyer said. “Safety is the number-one priority. Engagement is number two. Diversity and inclusion are priorities. Engagement sets the tone for everything else.” But, he added, how do you measure that? International Paper has, for the last 30 years, done an engagement survey worldwide to its salary and hourly employees. MyView Employee Engagement Survey uses 42 questions to identify how people feel about their work, the people they work with, and points out areas for improvement. “If you don’t do anything with the engagement feedback, the survey is useless,” Meyer said. “We have an engagement dashboard. We walk through the report with our managers. “It didn’t take me long to be proud,” he said. “I’ve been here five years. When I see a box, I flip it upside down to see if we made it. I have two daughters in high school and college. They said they would never be like me. They do it now. Being proud of what you do is key to engagement.”

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A World Without WORDS is Silent.

MAKE SOME NOISE.

Content Programs Content-On-Demand Sales Copy Brand Story

klstorytellers.com Proud Official Agency of the VIA. Joy.

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BIG IDEA NO. 3: A TEAM ACTION PLAN INSPIRES PEOPLE TO WORK AS A TEAM RATHER THAN AS INDIVIDUALS • The plan includes engagement action meetings with employees (not just managers). • Effective engagement plans are simple with focus areas, the “why” behind ideas, survey results, key recommendations and action steps. • Assign owners to steps, timing, team benefit, roadblocks and success metrics. 4 MORE BIG IDEAS TO MAKE YOUR CULTURE THRIVE IMEC’s Moran cited four specific ways to cultivate culture. 1. Use a systems perspective and measure. Culture is an intangible – there’s subjectivity to it so you need to measure. All of it is wrapped around core values and concepts. 2. Fail fast. There are many variables to finger-pointing. Ask: what’s our process? It’s quick when something doesn’t work. Try new ideas. You’ll know if it doesn’t work within two days or so. Fail fast.

3. Look up. Leaders, stop putting out fires. Instead, talk about problems, map out a strategy, and get to the point of innovation where you ask: how do we get better? Then, look up. Give people time to have vision. If they’re putting out fires, they don’t have time to look up. 4. Use management tools. Great leaders are great role models who inspire. Use management tools like communication, learning, roles, control systems and quality management systems to create a culture you can be proud of. Not sure where to start? Try these ideas: • Start small. • Have a plan. • Work hard. • Stay consistent. • Measure. • Start today. A FINAL WORD ON CULTURE Culture is ubiquitous yet intangible. It’s easy to feel culture. We’ve all walked into a company and bristled when the receptionist looked at us annoyed. The vibe feels off. Then again, you can feel great culture too when people are proud of their work and their contribution to the company’s mission.

“The VIA gives me the opportunity to network and benchmark with other manufacturing companies in the area. This insight answers a critical question: Is it just us or is what we’re experiencing an industry trend?” – John Burch, CEO of Bison Gear & Engineering Corp.

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Past Spark Award winners 2019 SPARK AWARD WINNERS OVERALL BENCHMARKING SCORE 1st Place: Dukane Precast 2nd Place: International Paper 3rd Place: Bison Gear & Engineering Corp. INDIVIDUAL CATEGORY Culture: CARR Machine & Tool Inc. Innovation: Bison Gear & Engineering Corp. Operational Excellence: Dukane Precast Safety (tied): United Scrap Metal, Tek Pak, Inc. Social Responsibility: United Scrap Metal Workforce Development: CARR Machine & Tool Inc. 2018 SPARK AWARD WINNERS Manufacturing Career Awareness: Smith & Richardson Manufacturer Co. Community Service: Pioneer Service, Inc. Sustainability: MTH Tool Company/MTH Pumps Safety: Tek Pak, Inc. Human Resources: United Scrap Metal, Cicero Luminary Award Winner: Jesus Camargo, Dukane Precast Luminary Award Winner: Sean Story, United Scrap Metal 2017 SPARK AWARD WINNERS Manufacturing Career Awareness: Custom Aluminum Products Product Innovation: Cast Aluminum Solutions Community Service: United Scrap Metal Sustainability: Continental Envelope Corp. Safety: Painters USA, Inc. Human Resources: United Scrap Metal Luminary Award Winner: Ricardo Guerrero, Image Industries Luminary Award Winner: Leo Beamon, Illini Wire Mill Luminary Award Winner: Robert Desmet, Dukane Precast Valley Industrial Association

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COLLABORATION

Vital VIA-education partnerships ensure manufacturing success By Roderick Kelly Co-founder, K+L Storytellers

rofessional development is important for manufacturers who want to retain employees and grow their companies.

“The real value that the VIA brings to Waubonsee is to ensure that we have a more complete understanding of the manufacturing sector in our region so we can identify areas of need in workforce development or workforce training,” said Diane Nyhammer, vice president of educational affairs at Waubonsee Community College. “We continue to have long-standing relationships with industries and employers, and the VIA helps us expand and develop new relationships across the region.” As a result, both Waubonsee and Elgin Community Colleges have adjusted class offerings and programming to address emerging trends in manufacturing, from computer and technology, to the sciences, CNC training and workforce development.

“14.3 percent of employees in the Elgin Statistical Area work in manufacturing,” said Kathy Meisinger, director of strategic partnerships and experiential learning at Elgin Community College. “It’s really important that community colleges continue listening to manufacturers in terms of their workforce development needs.” Manufacturing, a once very labor intense industry, has morphed into highly technical industries. In addition to more technical skills, employees are problem solvers, collaborators and communicators. “We definitely need the community colleges to partner with because of the amount of support that they give,” said Kathy Gilmore, VIA president. “Manufacturers are avid supporters of education, and work closely with community colleges, the VIA, IMEC and other organizations for employee professional development. It’s especially important when there is a shortage of laborers, which we’ve experienced the last few years.”

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“The value of the VIA is open ended. The more you put into it, both as a company and as an individual, the more you get out of it.” – Amy Coneys, HR supervisor, Batavia Container

“Community colleges support industrial companies in many ways – from basic drafting to rapid prototyping CNC or other certificate based options and more,” Gilmore said. They fill the skills gap. “Within the next 10 years, one-third of manufacturing employees in the region will be in retirement age,” said Meisinger. “We have to get the word out, from elementary to high school, that manufacturing provides really great jobs, family-sustainable wages and long-term growth.” Everyone needs education beyond high school, but what that education is depends on the individual. Manufacturers take on apprenticeship programs, internships and job shadowing. “The public may not be aware of the comprehensiveness of

community college offerings,” said Nyhammer. “We have courses and degrees in computers, technologies, sciences and the trades. On top of that, we offer many workforce development and training programs.” Bottom line: It’s the collaboration between manufacturers, the VIA and community colleges that improve the skills of employees through courses, training programs and certifications.

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SCHOLARSHIP

First VIA scholarship winners announced Dobner’s goal is to be fully self-supported financially. “Being granted this scholarship has allowed me to complete my degree,” he said. Fernando Vicens, 34, said going to college “is a privilege.” His goal is to earn an associate degree in Computer Aided Design. He currently works as an audio technician and auto CAD drafter at Sound Planning Associates.

Frank Dobner

Fernando Vicens

rank Dobner and Fernando Vicens are the inaugural recipients of the VIA Manufacturing & Technology Annual Scholarships through the Waubonsee Community College Foundation funded by the VIA and its membership. “When we started the endowment fund, it was something our board felt very passionate about,” said VIA President Kathy Gilmore. “We wanted to be making an impact on helping people get involved in manufacturing. In 2019 we were able to give two scholarships due to a generous bonus donation by Custom Aluminum. In 2020 our fund will be able to begin our future annual cycle of support,” Gilmore said. Each scholarship award winner will receive $500. Frank Dobner, 62, is under-employed and seeks to gain new job skills after working 17 years in the telecommunications industry. Dobner’s educational focus is on Computer Aided Design with a goal to work in an architectural firm that designs new or repurposed housing for the needy. “The job market has not been very easy to break into with my current skills,” Dobner said. As a father of three sons,

“I am the first in my family to attend college and getting the financial support is important because I can’t afford to pay for college,” Vicens said. With a better education, I hope for better opportunities. After completion, my life will change, and I will know I made the right decision.” The VIA has raised $25,000 for the scholarship endowment fund. Each year, interest earned in the fund will be used for WCC scholarships.

VIA MANUFACTURING SCHOLARSHIP Two $500 scholarships were awarded on March 29. The VIA scholarship fund is fully endowed at $25,000. Help us fund our fund our future manufacturers. Donate at https://waubonsee.thankyou4caring.org.

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MISSION MEMBERS

Mission Membership STANDARD MISSION MEMBERSHIP

GOLD MISSION MEMBERSHIP

PLATINUM MISSION MEMBERSHIP

$150 additional to dues

$300 additional to dues

$550 additional to dues

Recognition as a Mission Member in our Source Guide Membership Directory

Recognition as a Gold Mission Member in our Source Guide Membership Directory

Recognition as a Platinum Mission Member in our Source Guide Membership Directory

Promoted as a Standard Mission Member on printed invitations for our main events and golf outings and on signage at the large events

Promoted as a Gold Mission Member on printed invitations for our main events and golf outings and on signage at the large events

Promoted as a Platinum Mission Member on printed invitations for our main events and golf outings and on signage at the large events

Free use of the VIA Education Center to be coordinated with staff

10% discount on all programming for 2020 not valid for sponsorships or dues

15% discount on all programming for 2020 not valid for sponsorships or dues

2019 Mission Members PLATINUM

Waubonsee Community College

Impact Business Coaching, Inc.

Aurora Metals Division, LLC

WestRock Company

Innovative Plastech, Inc.

BKD,LLP

Wintrust Commercial Banking

International Paper

Custom Aluminum Products, Inc.

Wise Plastics Technologies

JaMar Packaging

Merchants and Manufacturers Bank

Keson, LLC STANDARD

Kwalyti Tool

Abrasive Technology

Leaders Bank

Associated

Lechler, Inc.

Aurora Specialty Textiles Group, Inc.

Meadowvale, Inc.

B2b Interactive Marketing, Inc

Metalloy Company Inc

Cushman & Wakefield

BDK Door, Inc

Mostardi-Platt

FONA International, Inc.

Bid Evolution

NWI Business Solutions

K + L Storytellers

Cast Aluminum Solutions

Phoenix Closures, Inc

Manpower

CGA Logistics

Rieke Office Interiors

Optimum Safety Management

Challenger Lighting Company

SBE Varvit USA, LLC

Painters USA, Inc.

Clingen Callow & McLean, LLC

Smith & Richardson, Inc.

Pioneer Service, Inc.

Continental Electrical Construction Company

Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Producers Chemical Company

Dugan & Lopatka

Warwick Publishing Company

Tek Pak, Inc

Illinois Roofing

Weldstar Company

Vertex Resource Group

Image Industries, Inc.

Monitor Technologies, LLC MTH Pumps/MTH Tool Company, Inc. WebIT Services Inc. GOLD

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HISTORY

VIA: Born from manufacturing boom in Aurora, Kane County

hortly after the Civil War, the Chicago area saw a boom in manufacturing. With plenty of transportation routes via rail, ships and barges, Chicago became a mecca for manufacturers who sought quicker access to markets. Picturesque Aurora, with the Fox River traversing through it, was an ideal location for manufacturers as water was the key source for steam power. Additionally, they had a large labor pool of veterans who had returned from the war and European immigrants who settled throughout Chicago. With the growth in manufacturing, came the growth in labor unions, and in the early 1900s, they became particularly strong. This led to the formation of the Fox Valley Manufacturer’s Association, a precursor to today’s VIA. Founded in Aurora by C.H. (Captain) Smith and W. Wiley Stephens, the association was established to help manufacturing owners work on like-minded current issues that affected them all. Smith was president and general manager of Western Wheeled Scraper Company and Stephens was president of Stephens-Adamson Manufacturing Co. The association held its first meeting on Oct. 13, 1902, with 24 charter members of which included three current VIA members: Aurora Metals Division, LLC, Aurora Specialty Textiles Group, Inc. and Richards-Wilcox Inc.

One of the key goals of the association was to “seek equitable legislation in the manufacturing areas” in which the members operated. Cognizant of the trends and growth, one seat of the five-member Executive Committee was reserved for a manufacturer “employing women labor.” Although manufacturing experienced economic ups and downs, particularly during the Great Depression, it bounced back in full fury with World War II. Durabilt Manufacturing built steel footlockers and small army ammo boxes. Stephens-Adamson supplied SealMaster ball bearings used in aircraft, tanks and ships. And Stoner Manufacturer turned from making candy and gum machines to producing armor piercing brass shell casings with steel shots and rifle grenades for the Army and Air Force. In the 1950s, the association’s bylaws were amended to include non-manufacturing members, however, they were accepted on a case by case basis and had to be engaged in manufacturing, manufacturing distribution, research and development and service operations (except retail) that were closely associated with manufacturing. Today, the VIA’s mission continues to provide strategic resources and educational and networking opportunities to help its members meet or exceed their business objectives. The above history and quotes are taken from the VIA’s book titled “A Century of Leadership: 1902-2002.” Valley Industrial Association

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BOARD OF DIREC TORS EXECUTIVE OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 2019

Chairman Aaron Nosek Keson, LLC

Vice Chairman Linda Reilly Murphy Metalloy Company

Past Chairman Tim Tremain MTH Pumps /MTH Tool Company, Inc.

Treasurer Jerry Murphy Sikich LLP

Secretary Kathy Gilmore VIA

DIRECTORS

Marcia Ayala President Aurora Specialty Textiles Group, Inc.

John Burch CEO Bison Gear & Engineering Corp .

Dr. Scott Carter Vice President Research & Development Tek Pak Inc.

Spencer Christiansen Vice President Sales & Marketing J C Schulz/Flagsource

Don Dardis President DuKane Precast

Michael Franzen Regional Manager Grundfos Water Utility, Inc.

Kathy Gilmore President VIA

Stacia Hobson Co-Owner Image Industries

Jamie Knorring President B-O-F Corp.

Jacob Marguiles President Continental Envelope

Giles Miller Executive Vice President Phoenix Closures, Inc.

Jerry Murphy Partner Sikich, LLP

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Linda Reilly Murphy Co-Owner Metalloy Company

Aaron Nosek President Keson, LLC

Dr. Diane Nyhammer Vice President Educational Affairs Waubonsee Community College

Jeff Szklarek President Producers Chemical

“There’s so much to learn and great wisdom among the VIA members. I value the relationships I’ve formed with such diligent, caring people.”

Shane Tredup Vice President Operations Custom Aluminum Products

Tim Tremain MTH Pumps/ MTH Tool Company, Inc.

Jeff Wilhelm CFO Oberweis Dairy, Inc.

– Aaron Nosek, President of Keson, LLC

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MEMBERSHIP DIREC TORY 32

Manufacturers & Distributors

Industrial Service Providers

Professional Service Providers

44 Partners 46 Alphabetical Listing

MANUFAC TURERS & DISTRIBUTORS Abrasive Technology NAICS 327910 1175 Bowes Rd. Elgin, IL 60123 (847) 888-7112 www.abrasive-tech.com

AGCO NAICS 333100 1500 N. Raddant Rd. Batavia, IL 60510-1398 (630) 879-3300 www.agcocorp.com

Advance Lifts, Inc. NAICS 333924 701 S. Kirk Rd. St. Charles, IL 60174 (630) 584-9881 www.advancelifts.com

Allways Precision Inc. 14001 S. Van Dyke Rd. Plainfield, IL 60544-3530 (815) 577-1600 www.allwaysprecision.com

AMWELL â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A Division of McNish Corporation NAICS 333318 161 S. Lincolnway, Ste. 310 North Aurora, IL 60542 (630) 898-6900 http://amwell-inc.com

Alpha Metals Corp 341 N. California Ave Chicago, IL 60612 (773) 533-3232 www.alphametalsrecycle.com

Apex Companies 391 Charles Ct. West Chicago, IL 60185 (888) 530-1832 www.apexmhc.com

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AlphaGraphics Aurora NAICS 323111 1585 Beverly Ct., Ste. 125 Aurora, IL 60502-8700 (630) 820-2200

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MANUFAC TURER & DISTRIBUTORS Bales Metal Surface Solutions 2824 Hitchcock Ave. Downers Grove, IL 60515 (630) 852-4665 www.balesusa.com Leading material handling solutions provider utilizing expertise to improve our clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s operations efficiency and productivity. Consulting | Fleet Optimization | Labor Optimization System Integration | Raymond Lift Trucks Associated Solutions NAICS 42383 133 N. Swift Rd. Addison, IL 60101-1447 (800) 755-7201 www.associated-solutions.com

Ball Horticultural Company NAICS 424930 622 Town Rd. West Chicago, IL 60185-2614 (630) 231-3500 www.ballhort.com Base Metals Group 12841 S. Pulaski Rd. Alsip, IL 60803-1916 (312) 582-1877 www.basemg.com

Cast Aluminum Solutions NAICS 332999 1310 Kingsland Dr. Batavia, IL 60510-1327 (630) 879-2696 www.castaluminumsolutions.com Centor NAICS 332321 966-130 Corporate Blvd. Aurora, IL 60502 (630) 957-1000 www.centor.com

Benetech, Inc. NAICS 325613 333911 2245 Sequoia Dr., Ste. 300 Aurora, IL 60506-6220 (630) 844-1300 www.benetechglobal.com

Aurora Bearing Company NAICS 331525 901 Aucutt Rd. Montgomery, IL 60538-1338 (630) 859-2030 www.aurorabearing.com/index.html

CGA Logistics NAICS 337215 493110 966 Corporate Blvd., Ste. 150 Aurora, IL 60502-9114 (630) 613-5217 www.cga-logistics.com

Benz Oil 2724 W. Hampton Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53209 (414) 442-2900 http://benz.com

Aurora Metals Division, L.L.C. NAICS 331529 1995 Greenfield Rd. Montgomery, IL 60538 (630) 844-4900 www.aurorametals.com Aurora Specialty Textiles Group, Inc. NAICS 313311 2705 N. Bridge St. Yorkville, IL 60560 (800) 864-0303 www.auroratextile.com B-O-F Corporation NAICS 337127 2453 Prospect Dr., #191 Aurora, IL 60502 (630) 585-0020 www.bofcorp.com

Challenger Lighting Company NAICS 335122 1400 Kingsland Dr. Batavia, IL 60510 (847) 717-4700 www.challengerlighting.com

BFC NAICS 323110 1051 N. Kirk Rd. Batavia, IL 60510-1438 (630) 454-3015 www.bfcprint.com

Compass Instruments, Inc NAICS 334513 1020 Airpark Dr. Sugar Grove, IL 60554 (630) 556-4835 www.compass-instruments.com

Bison Gear & Engineering Corp. NAICS 333612 3850 Ohio Ave. St. Charles, IL 60174-5462 (630) 377-4327 www.bisongear.com

Continental Envelope NAICS 322230 1700 Averill Rd. Geneva, IL 60134-1668 (630) 262-8080 www.continentalenvelope.com

BTM Industries NAICS 332710 604 Washington St. Woodstock, IL 60098-2251 (815) 338-6464 www.btmindustries.com

B A Die Mold Inc. NAICS 333511 3685 Prairie Lake Ct. Aurora, IL 60504-3134 (630) 978-4747 www.badiemold.com

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CARR Machine & Tool Inc. NAICS 332721 1301 Jarvis Ave. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007-2387 (847) 593-8003 www.carrmachine.com

Batavia Container, Inc. NAICS 322211 1400 Paramount Pkwy. Batavia, IL 60510-0550 (630) 879-2100 www.bcibox.com

ATMI Precast NAICS 327300 960 Ridgeway Ave. Aurora, IL 60506-6112 (630) 896-4679 www.atmiprecast.com

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CAC Corp. NAICS 3469 307 E. Lies Rd. Carol Stream, IL 60188 (630) 221-5200 www.cac-il.com

Control Solutions LLC 2520 Diehl Rd. Aurora, IL 60502 (630) 806-7062 www.controls.com

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MANUFAC TURER & DISTRIBUTORS Control Works, Inc. NAICS 335313 2701 Dukane Dr., Ste. B St. Charles, IL 60174-3343 (630) 421-0099 www.control-works.com

Ex-Cell Kaiser, LLC NAICS 332312 11240 Melrose Ave. Franklin Park, IL 60131 (847) 451-0451 www.ex-cell.com

Gonnella Baking Company NAICS 311812 2435 Church Rd. Aurora, IL 60502-9724 (800) 322-8829 www.gonnella.com

Corydon Converting Company NAICS 322299 326112 932 E. Benton St. Aurora, IL 60505 (630) 983-1900 www.corydonconverting.com

Falex Corporation NAICS 334519 1020 Airpark Dr. Sugar Grove, IL 60554-9585 (630) 556-3669 www.falex.com

Goodwillie Packaging 1820 N. 30th Ave. Melrose Park, IL 60160 (708) 345-3339

Custom Aluminum Products, Inc. NAICS 331316 500 Division St. South Elgin, IL 60177 (847) 717-5000 www.custom-aluminum.com

FC Lighting, Inc. 3609 Swenson Ave. St. Charles, IL 60174-3441 (630) 889-8100 www.fclighting.com

HFR Precision Machining, Inc. NAICS 334519 1015 Airpark Dr. Sugar Grove, IL 60554-9585 (630) 556-4325 www.hfrprecision.com

FONA International Inc. NAICS 311999 1900 Averill Rd. Geneva, IL 60134-1601 (630) 578-8600 www.fona.com

DSM Desotech, Inc. 1122 St. Charles Ct. Elgin, IL 60120-8498 (847) 608-2558 www.dsm.com Dukane Precast NAICS 327390 238120 1805 High Grove Ln., Ste. 137 Naperville, IL 60540 (630) 355-8118 www.dukaneprecast.com

Hormann LLC NAICS 332322 5050 Baseline Rd. Montgomery, IL 60538-1125 (630) 859-3000 www.hormann.us

Freedom Graphic Systems NAICS 323110 780 McClure Rd. Aurora, IL 60502-9509 (630) 375-8548 www.fgs.com

Illini Wire Mill, Inc. NAICS 332618 501 N. Raddant Rd. Batavia, IL 60510 (630) 761-1333 www.illiniwiremill.com

Freudenberg Household Products NAICS 33994 2188 Diehl Rd. Aurora, IL 60502 (630) 270-1515 www.ocedar.com

Emergent Safety Supply NAICS 423990 423450 1055 Kingsland Dr. Batavia, IL 60510 (630) 406-9666 www.emergentsafety.com

Image Awards & Engraving NAICS 453998 1031 E. State St. Geneva, IL 60134 (630) 232-1313 http://imageawards.net

FUSE NAICS 32311 5656 McDermott Dr. Berkeley, IL 60163 (630) 898-0800 http://fuseteam.com

Equipto Electronics Corporation NAICS 332300 351 Woodlawn Ave. Aurora, IL 60506-5575 (800) 204-7225 www.equiptoelec.com

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Haumiller Engineering NAICS 333999 370 Joseph Dr. South Elgin, IL 60177-2268 (847) 695-9111 http://haumiller.com

FLUXXOR Inc QMS 198 Poplar Pl. North Aurora, IL 60506 (630) 859-0700 www.fluxxorinc.com

Doran Scales NAICS 333997 883 Enterprise Ct. St. Charles, IL 60174 (630) 879-1200 https://doranscales.com

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Grundfos Water Utility, Inc. NAICS 333200 3905 Enterprise Ct. Aurora, IL 60504 (630) 236-5500 http://grundfos.com

Flinn Scientific, Inc. NAICS 453210 770 N. Raddant Rd. Batavia, IL 60510 (630) 879-6900 www.flinnsci.com

Deep Coat Industries NAICS 334220 550 Heartland Dr. Sugar Grove, IL 60554 (630) 466-1505 www.deepcoat.com

Gripple Inc. NAICS 331204 1611 Emily Ln. Aurora, IL 60502 (630) 406-0600 www.gripple.com

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MANUFAC TURER & DISTRIBUTORS Image Industries, Inc. NAICS 332722 11220 E. Main St. Huntley, IL 60142 (847) 659-0100 www.imageindustries.com

Kuriyama of America, Inc. 360 E. State Pkwy. Schaumburg, IL 60173-5335 (847) 755-0360 www.kuriyama.com Kwalyti Tool 1690 E. Fabyan Pkwy. Batavia, IL 60510 (630) 761-8040 www.kwalyti.com

Imprint Enterprises, Inc. 555 N. Commons Dr. Aurora, IL 60504-4112 (630) 505-1700 www.imprint-e.com Industrial Hard Chrome LTD NAICS 331221 501 Fluid Power Dr. Geneva, IL 60134-1181 (630) 851-2111

The Label Printers NAICS 323111 1710 N. Landmark Rd. Aurora, IL 60506-1148 (800) 229-9549 www.thelabelprinters.com

Innovative Plastech, Inc. NAICS 326199 1260 Kingsland Dr. Batavia, IL 60510-1325 (630) 232-1808 www.thinkipi.com

Lakone Company NAICS 326199 1003 Aucutt Rd. Montgomery, IL 60538-1136 (630) 892-4251 www.lakoneco.com

International Paper/Aurora NAICS 322211 2540 Prospect Ct. Aurora, IL 60502 (630) 449-7200 www.internationalpaper.com

Lechler, Inc 445 Kautz Rd. St. Charles, IL 60174-5301 (800) 777-2926 www.lechlerusa.com

Metalloy Company NAICS 423510 333514 3728 Illinois Ave. St. Charles, IL 60174 (630) 587-1188 www.metalloyco.com Miner Enterprises, Inc. 1200 E. State St. Geneva, IL 60134-2493 (888) 822-5334 www.minercorp.com

Monitor Technologies provides solutions for silo level measurement, inventory management, moisture measurement, solids flow & dust monitoring and bin aeration for the storage and processing of powders & bulk solids. Monitor Technologies LLC NAICS 33513 44W320 Keslinger Rd. Elburn, IL 60119 (630) 365-9403 www.monitortech.com

Machinery Systems, Inc. NAICS 423830 614 E. State Pkwy. Schaumburg, IL 60173 (847) 882-8085 www.machsys.com

J/B Industries, Inc. NAICS 336390 601 N. Farnsworth Ave. Aurora, IL 60505-3014 (630) 851-9444 www.jbind.com

Manor Tool & Manufacturing NAICS 333500 9200 Ivanhoe St. Schiller Park, IL 60176 (847) 678-2020 www.manortool.com

JaMar Packaging NAICS 322211 1331 Howard Dr. West Chicago, IL 60185-1625 (630) 293-1017 www.jamarpkg.com

Mazak Corporation NAICS 333517 300 E. Commerce Dr. Schaumburg, IL 60173 (847) 885-8311 www.mazakusa.com/technology-centers/midwest

Keson, LLC NAICS 332216 810 Commerce St. Aurora, IL 60504 (630) 820-4200 www.keson.com

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Metal Master Sales Co. NAICS 423510 1159 N. Main St. Glendale Heights, IL 60139-3509 (630) 348-0192 www.metalmaster.com

Lift-All Company NAICS 331222 1620 Fullerton Ct., Ste. 300 Glendale Heights, IL 60139-2754 (630) 534-6860 x2494 www.lift-all.com

J.C. Schultz Enterprises, Inc. NAICS 314999 951 Swanson Dr. Batavia, IL 60510-4231 (800) 323-9127 www.flagsource.com

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Meadowvale, Inc. NAICS 311511 1305 6th St. Sandwich, IL 60548-1837 (630) 553-0202 https://meadowvale-inc.com

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MTH Pumps/MTH Tool Company, Inc. NAICS 333911 401 W. Main St. Plano, IL 60545-1436 (630) 552-4115 www.mthpumps.com Mueller Water Products NAICS 332911 401 S. Highland Ave. Aurora, IL 60506-5563 (630) 844-4000 www.muellerwp.com

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MANUFAC TURER & DISTRIBUTORS NAPCO Steel Inc. 1800 Arthur Dr. West Chicago, IL 60185 (630) 293-1900 www.napcosteel.com Northfield Holdings, LLC NAICS 332721 700 Wiley Farm Ct. Schaumburg, IL 60173 (847) 755-0700 http://northfieldindustries.com Oberweis Dairy, Inc. NAICS 112120 951 Ice Cream Dr. North Aurora, IL 60542-8199 (630) 801-6100 hwww.oberweis.com

PRI Group LLC NAICS 424130 600 Thomas Dr. Bensenville, IL 60106-1623 (630) 477-4040 http://theprigroup.com

SBE Varvit USA NAICS 423710 1455 Sequoia Dr., Ste. 101 Aurora, IL 60506-1172 (331) 205-7000 www.vescovinigroup.it

Processing Technologies International LLC NAICS 333249 2655 White Oak Cir. Aurora, IL 60502-9674 (630) 585-5800 www.ptiextruders.com

Share Machine, Inc. NAICS 332710 2175 Rochester Dr. Aurora, IL 60506 (630) 906-1810 http://sharemachine.com Sierra Forest Products NAICS 423310 1801 Hawthorne Ln. West Chicago, IL 60185 (630) 231-0450 www.sierrafp.com/chicago

Olcott Plastics NAICS 326199 95 N. 17th St. St. Charles, IL 60174 (630) 584-0555 www.olcottplastics.com

WE’RE FLEXIBLE. WE’RE NIMBLE. WE’RE RESPONSIVE. Providing chemical solutions in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana and Michigan. Producers Chemical Company NAICS 42469 1960 Bucktail Ln. Sugar Grove, IL 60554 (630) 466-4584 www.producerschemical.com

Omega Printing, Inc. NAICS 323111 201 William St. Bensenville, IL 60106 (630) 595-6344 www.omegaprinting.com Peerless Industries NAICS 332999 2300 White Oak Cir. Aurora, IL 60502-9679 (630) 375-5100 www.peerless-av.com Pentair NAICS 356100 800 Airport Rd. North Aurora, IL 60542-1403 (630) 859-7000 www.pentair.com Phoenix Closures, Inc. NAICS 326199 1899 High Grove Ln. Naperville, IL 60540-3996 (630) 420-4750 www.phxpkg.com Pioneer Service Inc. NAICS 332710 542 W. Factory Rd. Addison, IL 60101 (630) 628-0249 www.pioneerserviceinc.com

Smithfield Foods NAICS 311612 410 Kirk Rd. St. Charles, IL 60174 (630) 584-5900 www.smithfieldfoods.com

Richards-Wilcox, Inc. NAICS 333922 600 S. Lake St. Aurora, IL 60506-5582 (800) 277-1699 www.richardswilcox.com

Stand Fast Group NAICS 322211 710 Kimberly Dr. Carol Stream, IL 60188 (630) 600-0900 www.standfastgroup.com

Rieke Office Interiors NAICS 337214 2000 Fox Ln. Elgin, IL 60123-7814 (847) 622-9711 https://rieke.com

Surface Guard, Inc. NAICS 326112 515 Enterprise St. Aurora, IL 60504-8143 (630) 236-8250 www.surfaceguard.com

Ruddy Brothers, Inc. NAICS 236210 721 Airport Rd. North Aurora, IL 60542-1402 (630) 897-8691 www.ruddybrothers.com

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Smith and Richardson Inc. NAICS 332721 P.O. Box 589 Geneva, IL 60134-0589 (630) 232-2581 www.smithandrichardson.com

Randal Retail Group NAICS 337215 507 N. Raddant Rd. Batavia, IL 60510-4220 (630) 761-0400 www.randalretail.com

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Simplex System Controls NAICS 335313 244 William St. Bensenville, IL 60106 (630) 766-8401 www.simplexsystemcontrols.com

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MANUFAC TURER & DISTRIBUTORS “I strongly recommend manufacturers join the VIA because the association has positioned itself to be a repository of valuable resources while respecting the privacy and time of its member organizations.” – Brian Schmidt, COO Deep Coat Industries

TURF Design Inc. 2000 Fox Ln. Elgin, IL 60123-7814 (224) 769-7635 https://turf.design

Providing thermoform solutions for our customers that gives them competitive advantages in their marketplaces through speed, quality and technology. Specializing in Healthcare, Food and Electronics Industries. Tek Pak, Inc. NAICS 326191 1336 Paramount Pkwy. Batavia, IL 60510 (630) 406-0560 www.tekpak.com

Unilock Chicago, Inc. NAICS 327331 301 E. Sullivan Rd. Aurora, IL 60504-9762 (630) 892-9191 www.unilock.com

Tomenson Machine Works, Inc 1150 Powis Rd., Unit 6 West Chicago, IL 60185 (630) 377-7670 www.tomenson.com

VIM Recyclers, L.P. NAICS 423930 920 Rathbone Aurora, IL 60506 (630) 566-7903 www.vimrecyclers.com

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Weldstar Company NAICS 423840 424690 P.O. Box 1150 Aurora, IL 60505 (630) 859-3100 www.weldstar.com

Valley Fastener Group, LLC NAICS 332722 P.O. Box 2790 Aurora, IL 60507-2790 (331) 330-4806 www.valleyfastener.com Vertec BioSolvents 1441 Branding Ln., Ste. 100 Downers Grove, IL 60515 (630) 960-0600 www.vertecbiosolvents.com

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Warwick Publishing Company NAICS 323111 2601 E. Main St. St. Charles, IL 60174-4289 (630) 584-3871 www.warwickpublishing.com

United Scrap Metal NAICS 423930 1545 S. Cicero Ave. Cicero, IL 60804-1529 (708) 780-6800 www.unitedscrap.com

Thermamax, Inc. 1207 Bilter Rd. Aurora, IL 60502 (630) 340-5682 www.thermamax.com

Tox-Pressotechnik LLC NAICS 423830 4250 Weaver Pkwy. Warrenville, IL 60555-3924 (630) 447-4600 www.tox-us.com

Walker Process Equipment – Div. McNish Corp. NAICS 333318 840 N. Russell Ave. Aurora, IL 60506 (630) 892-7921 www.walker-process.com

WestRock Company NAICS 322130 1601 E. Mountain St. Aurora, IL 60505-2433 (630) 898-4231 www.westrock.com Win Technologies, Inc. NAICS 423610 800-1 Frontenac Rd. Aurora, IL 60504-3126 (630) 236-1020 www.scot-wintech.com Wise Plastics Technologies NAICS 326199 3810 Stern Ave. St. Charles, IL 60174 (847) 697-2840 www.wiseplastics.com

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INDUSTRIAL SER VICE PROVIDERS

CONTRACTORS – GENERAL Bear Construction NAICS 236220 1501 Rohlwing Rd. Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 (847) 222-1900 www.bearcc.com

Bid Evolution connects you to qualified bidders for paint, wall covering, or drywall projects. This FREE service provides you with qualified, pre-vetted contractors, to complete the job on-time and budget. Bid Evolution NAICS 238320 238150 1905 Sequoia Dr., Ste. 201 Aurora, IL 60506 (630) 450-8360 www.bidevolution.com

D-Wing Construction Inc. 1585 Beverly Ct., Ste. 130 Aurora, IL 60502 (630) 688-5160 www.dwingconstruction.com Geneva Construction Company NAICS 237310 P.O. Box 998 Aurora, IL 60507-0998 (630) 892-4357 www.genevaconstruction.net Lamp Incorporated NAICS 236210 236220 460 N. Grove Ave. Elgin, IL 60120 (847) 741-7220 www.lampinc.net

CONTRACTORS – SPECIALTY Alarm Detection Systems, Inc. NAICS 561621 1111 Church Rd. Aurora, IL 60505-1905 (630) 844-5388 www.adsalarm.com

We are here 24/7/365 to help you with electrical maintenance, emergencies, solar solutions, & cutting-edge manufacturing processes, systems, robotics, conveyors, & PLC wiring. Continental Electrical Construction Company NAICS 238210 815 Commerce Dr., Ste. 100 Oak Brook, IL 60523-8839 (630) 288-0200 www.cecco.com

Painters USA, Inc. NAICS 238320 570 Mitchell Rd. Glendale Heights, IL 60139 (630) 653-8715 www.paintersusainc.com

Providing comprehensive mechanical solutions since 1926 HVAC • Plumbing • Process Piping • Refrigeration • Preventative Maintenance Account Executive, Laura Swarts (630) 286-9101 R.J. O’Neil NAICS 238220 1125 S. Lake St. Montgomery, IL 60538 (630) 906-1300 www.rjoneil.com

Showalter Roofing Service, Inc. NAICS 23160 25W048 Ramm Dr. Naperville, IL 60564 (630) 499-7700 www.showalterroofing.com

LOGISTICS Business To Business Logistics LLC 901 N. Batavia Ave., Ste. 342 Batavia, IL 60510-3122 (630) 246-2603 www.shipbtb.com Clutch Global Logistics, Inc. NAICS 488510 2625 Butterfield Rd., Ste. 203N Oak Brook, IL 60523-1253 (800) 860-4810 www.clutchgl.com

Illinois Roofing 4813 Kingston Ave. Lisle, IL 60532 (630) 514-5552 www.tectaamerica.com Mendel Plumbing & Heating, Inc. NAICS 238220 3N640 N. 17th St. St. Charles, IL 60174 (630) 549-2011 www.callmendel.com

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INDUSTRIAL SER VICE PROVIDERS

Full-service warehouse provider for long-term, seasonal or emergency needs. Leading provider of specialized services i.e. kitting, assembly, display pack out, electrical rework, etc. and AIB certified. Please call Karen Galena. First Logistics NAICS 493110 11859 S. Central Ave. Alsip, IL 60803-3424 (708) 597-8700 http://firstlogisticsllc.com

MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES

Import Logistics, Inc. NAICS 493110 1005 N. Commons Dr. Aurora, IL 60504 (630) 851-2111 www.importlogistics.com

BDK Door, Inc. NAICS 321911 332321 2222 Cornell Ave. Montgomery, IL 60538 (630) 892-7872 www.bdkdoor.com

Qualified Cargo Solutions, Inc. P.O. Box 289 Wayne, IL 60184 (630) 423-5900 www.qualifiedcargosolutions.com

LED Retrofit, LLC 1225 S. Lincoln Park Ridge, IL 60068 (630) 518-6312

PROFESSIONAL SER VICE PROVIDERS ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL SERVICES

BKD, LLP NAICS 541211 1901 S. Meyers Rd., Ste. 500 Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181-5209 (630) 282-9500 www.bkd.com

Dugan & Lopatka celebrates its 45th year as the CPA firm that is the right choice for small and mid-sized manufacturers and distributors in the Fox Valley. Dugan & Lopatka NAICS 541211 4320 Winfield Rd., Ste. 450 Warrenville, IL 60555 (630) 665-4440 www.duganlopatka.com

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Paragon International, Inc. 1901 N. Roselle Rd., Ste. 711 Schaumburg, IL 60195-5711 (847) 240-2981 https://fixedassetexperts.com

Sikich LLP NAICS 541211 1415 W. Diehl Rd., Ste. 400 Naperville, IL 60563 (630) 566-8400 www.sikich.com

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Northwestern Mutual NAICS 6411 377 E. Butterfield Rd., Ste. 400 Lombard, IL 60148-5643 (630) 458-7034 http://derekspeterson.com

Plante Moran 200 N. Martingale Rd., 9th Fl. Schaumburg, IL 60173 (847) 697-6161

Edward Jones 2000 S. Batavia Ave., Ste. 510 Geneva, IL 60134 (630) 208-0649 www.edwardjones.com

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Mueller & Co., LLP NAICS 541211 1707 N. Randall Rd., Ste. 200 Elgin, IL 60123 (847) 888-8600 www.muellercpa.com

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PROFESSIONAL SER VICE PROVIDERS ATTORNEYS

Huntington Bank NAICS 522110 2430 W. Indian Trl. Aurora, IL 60506 (630) 907-4464 www.huntington.com

Clingen Callow & McLean, LLC 2300 Cabot Dr., Ste. 500 Lisle, IL 60532-4612 (630) 871-2612 http://ccmlawyer.com

Inland Bank and Trust 2805 Butterfield Rd., Ste. 200 Oak Brook, IL 60523 (630) 908-6623 www.inlandbank.com

The Gierach Law Firm, LLC 1776 Legacy Cir., Ste. 104 Naperville, IL 60563-3528 (630) 756-1160 www.gierachlawfirm.com SmithAmundsen LLC NAICS 54110 3815 E. Main St., Ste. A-1 St. Charles, IL 60174-2488 (630) 587-7922 www.salawus.com

We provide the financial services you need to run your business effectively. Specializing in private business owners and entrepreneurs, we know how to customize solutions to meet your needs. Leaders Bank NAICS 35650206 2001 York Rd. Oak Brook, IL 60523 (630) 570-4979 www.leadersbank.com

BANKS Blackhawk Bank NAICS 522110 2205 Point Blvd., Ste. 205 Elgin, IL 60123-7840 (224) 269-1281 www.blackhawkbank.com

Celebrating our 50th year in business, M&M Bank continues to be Chicagoland’s privately-held and locally owned banking alternative for small to mid-size companies. Contact us today for your financial needs. Merchants and Manufacturers Bank NAICS 522110 One Mid America Plaza, Ste. 140 Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 (630) 575-9700 www.m-mbank.com

Byline Bank NAICS 522110 55 Shuman Blvd., Ste. 100 Naperville, IL 60563 (630) 348-2300 www.bylinebank.com Chase Bank NAICS 522110 120 E. Wesley Ave. Wheaton, IL 60510 (630) 221-4158 www.chase.com

Old Second National Bank NAICS 522110 37 S. River St. Aurora, IL 60506 (630) 892-0202 www.oldsecond.com

Fifth Third Bank NAICS 522110 1400 16th St., Ste. 150 Oak Brook, IL 60523 (630) 203-1055 www.53.com

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EDUCATION & RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS Elgin Community College 1700 Spartan Dr. Elgin, IL 60123-7193 (847) 697-1000 http://elgin.edu

BMO Harris Bank NA NAICS 522110 110 E. Irving Park Rd., 3rd Fl. Roselle, IL 60172 (630) 377-4155 503 N. Washington Naperville IL, 60586 (630)406-5645 www.bmoharris.com

Being Chicago’s Bank® means more than offering solid banking solutions. It’s giving back to the local charities and organizations that unite and strengthen our communities. We’re proud to support VIA. WINTRUST Commercial Bank at St.Charles Bank & Trust NAICS 522110 411 W. Main St. St. Charles, IL 60174 (630) 377-9500 www.bankstcharles.com

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Waubonsee Community College is dedicated to building stronger futures for all. As such, the college prides itself on staying attuned to local workforce needs and providing affordable, accessible educational and training options to meet them. Visit waubonsee.edu/work to learn more about how Waubonsee can help strengthen the workplace skills of you and your employees. Waubonsee Community College NAICS 611210 Route 47 @ Waubonsee Dr. Sugar Grove, IL 60554 (630) 466-7900 www.waubonsee.edu

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Woman Owned Business

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PROFESSIONAL SER VICE PROVIDERS ENGINEERING ESI (Engineering Systems Inc.) 4215 Campus Dr. Aurora, IL 60504 (630) 851-4566 www.engsys.com Fitzgeraldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Electrical Contracting 6S865 Shaw Rd. Big Rock, IL 60511 (630) 556-3000 www.fitzec.com

Roux Associates NAICS 541620 1200 Harger Rd., Ste. 800 Oakbrook, IL 60523 (312) 966-5889 www.rouxinc.com

Kluber Architects & Engineers NAICS 541310 10 S. Shumway Ave. Batavia, IL 60510 (630) 406-1213 http://kluberinc.com

HEALTH CARE

HigherGround Managed Services 5400 Newport Dr., Ste. 19 Rolling Meadows, IL 60008-3721 (630) 800-6173 https://highergroundmsp.com MotherG 248 Spring Lake Dr. Itasca, IL 60143 (630) 228-8555 http://motherg.com Oracle - NetSuite NAICS 511210 111 W. Jackson Blvd., Ste 1000 Chicago, IL 60604 (773) 475-5400 www.netsuite.com

Rush-Copley Medical Center 2000 Ogden Ave. Aurora, IL 60504 (630) 978-6200 www.rushcopley.com

ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH OR SAFETY CONSULTANTS Huff & Huff, Inc. NAICS 541620 915 Harger Rd., Ste. 330 Oak Brook, IL 60523 (630) 684-9100 www.huffnhuff.com

INSURANCE BROKERS Assurance Agency NAICS 524210 20 N. Martingale Rd. Schaumburg, IL 60173 (847) 463-7135 www.assuranceagency.com

For over 40 years, Mostardi Platt has provided EHS compliance solutions for our clients. We have offices in five states which can provide local, immediate response for your Environmental, Health or Safety emergency Mostardi Platt NAICS 541380 888 Industrial Dr. Elmhurst, IL 60126 (630) 993-2100 www.mostardiplatt.com

Minority Owned Business

The Daniel and Henry Co. NAICS 524210 150 S. Wacker Dr., Ste. 1625 Chicago, IL 60606-4209 (312) 332-2628 www.danielandhenry.com

WEBIT Services provides Predictive IT Solutions that keep manufacturing technology Secure, Reliable & Efficient. Let us help you get the best ROI from your technology investments. WEBIT Services, Inc. NAICS 54151 1815 W. Diehl Rd., Ste. 200 Naperville, IL 60563-6401 (630) 870-1088 www.webitservices.com

Gold Mission Member

Veteran Owned Business

Prescient Solutions NAICS 541519 1515 Woodfield Rd., Ste. 880 Schaumburg, IL 60173 (312) 208-7314 www.prescientsolutions.com Systech Information Services NAICS 541512 2200 Western Ct., Ste. 400 Lisle, IL 60532-1855 (630) 241-4747 www.systechinfo.com

Clear Insight Benefits Consulting Inc. 451 Dunham Rd., Ste. 600 St. Charles, IL 60174 (630) 496-8200 https://clearinsightbenefits.com

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CMIT Solutions of the Tri-Cities NAICS 811212 821 Ekman Dr. Batavia, IL 60510 (630) 444-7119 https://cmitsolutions.com/tri-cities

Athletico 709 Enterprise Dr. Oak Brook, IL 60523-8814 (630) 280-2854 www.athletico.com

Larson Engineering, Inc. NAICS 541330 1488 Bond St., Ste. 100 Naperville, IL 60563 (630) 357-0540 www.larsonengr.com

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IT SERVICES & CONSULTANTS

Optimum Safety Management NAICS 541690 550 Warrenville Rd., Ste. 200 Lisle, IL 60532-4311 (630) 759-9908 www.optimumsafetymanagement.com

Standard Mission Member

Woman Owned Business

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PROFESSIONAL SER VICE PROVIDERS MARKETING, SALES & ADVERTISING B2b Interactive Marketing, Inc. Aurora, IL (630) 692-1431 http://li4sales.com Cooper Hong Inc. NAICS 541820, 54613 2560 Foxfield Rd., Ste. 160 St. Charles, IL 60174-1478 (630) 377-2555 www.cooperhong.com

Wellspring Creative Communications NAICS 541810 25 N. River Ln., Ste. 2100 Geneva, IL 60134-2006 (312) 933-9300 http://iwellspring.com

Lee & Associates of Illinois 9450 Bryn Mawr Ave., Ste. 550 Rosemont, IL 60018-5222 (773) 355-5802 https://lee-associates-foxvalley.com

MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES ComEd IS/Franklin Energy 120 N. Racine Ave., Ste. 220 Chicago, IL 60607 (312) 878-0038 x2625 ttisoncik@franklinenergy.com

Custom Direct, Inc. 715 E. Irving Park Rd. Roselle, IL 60172-4332 (630) 529-1936 www.customdirect.com

Barton Staffing Solutions, Inc. NAICS 561311 1000 Corporate Blvd., Ste. A Aurora, IL 60505 (630) 897-3591 www.bartonstaffing.com

Interiors for Business 409 N. River St. Batavia, IL 60510 (630) 761-1070 www.interiorsforbusiness.com

ClearStaff, Inc. NAICS 561311 1261 N. Lake St., #L Aurora, IL 60506 (630) 788-1707 www.clearstaff.net

Nexterus 1623 Ithaca Dr. Naperville, IL 60565-9235 (312) 340-4424 www.nexterus.com

K+L Storytellers is a content company passionate about creating for movers and makers. Not sure what to write? Want to nail your messaging? Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find the words together. K+L Storytellers 1310 Garfield Ave. Aurora, IL 60506-4712 (630) 650-6730 www.klstorytellers.com

Vision Force Marketing NAICS 541613 2600 Oak St., #1252 St. Charles, IL 60174 (888) 723-7194 www.visionforcemarketing.com

REAL ESTATE BROKERS

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Manpower NAICS 561311 1415 Corporate Blvd. Aurora, IL 60502 (630) 898-2990 www.manpower.com Onin Staffing 3 N. Smith St., Ste. 3B Aurora, IL 60505-3763 (630) 978-2800 http://oninstaffing.com Paramount Staffing 1552 North Aurora Rd. Naperville, IL 60563 (630) 896-1600 www.paramountstaffing.com Phoenix Staffing & Management Systems 800 Roosevelt Rd., Ste. E210 Glen Ellyn, IL 60137-5872 (630) 446-4030 www.phoenixstaffing.net

Dolan & Murphy Inc. 765 Orchard Ave. Aurora, IL 60506 (630) 801-8800 www.dolanmurphy.com

Platinum Mission Member

Express Employment Professionals 1165 Oak St. North Aurora, IL 60542-2061 (630) 429-9113 www.expresshires.com

Expansion or consolidation on the horizon? Looking to reduce your overhead costs? Full-Service Industrial Real Estate Consulting. Call today for a free consultation. Cushman & Wakefield, IL 9500 W. Bryn Mawr, Ste. 600 Rosemont, IL 60018 (847) 518-3259 www.cushwakechicago.com

NWI Business Solutions NAICS 541613 1081 Heavens Gate Lake in the Hills, IL 60156-4871 (847) 308-2946 https://nwibusinesssolutions.com

STAFFING & CAREER SERVICES

Gold Mission Member

Veteran Owned Business

Standard Mission Member

Woman Owned Business

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PROFESSIONAL SER VICE PROVIDERS

Employee Owned provider of high-quality engineering project management services & Flexible Recruitment Solutions. Attract, Recruit, & Retain Engineering, IT, & skilled manufacturing talent on a Contract or Direct basis. Sterling Engineering, Inc. NAICS 541330 Two Westbrook Corp. Ctr., Ste. 300 Westchester, IL 60154 (630) 993-3400 www.sterling-engineering.com

Productive Strategies, Inc. Two Northfield Plz., Ste. 365 Northfield, IL 60093 (847) 466-0008 www.productivestrategies.com Vertex Resource Group meets the demands of the changing business environment, by offering comprehensive services to fulfill your Human Resource needs from entry level to senior positions. Contact us today. Vertex Resource Group NAICS 561320 2570 Foxfield Rd., Ste. 200 St. Charles, IL 60174 (630) 377-1001 http://vertexresourcegroup.com

Professional Development Services 504 Claremont Ave. West Chicago, IL 60185-2108 (630) 293-7071 www.professionaldevelopmentservices.com The Traction Group (708) 441-5616 www.mcdermottgrp.com

TRAINING, COACHING OR BUSINESS CONSULTANTS Summit Staffing specializes in manufacturing and logistics firms and focuses on building sustainable relationships. To find out how Summit Staffing can help your business, contact us today. Summit Staffing NAICS 561360 22 N. Union St. Aurora, IL 60505 (630) 819-5221 www.summitstaffing.net

Impact Business Coaching, Inc. 587 Windett Ln. Geneva, IL 60134-4456 (847) 544-6878 www.impactbizcoaching.com LMI Chicago, Inc. 27475 Ferry Rd. Warrenville, IL 60555 (630) 717-2744 www.lmi-chicago.com

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Veteran Owned Business

Standard Mission Member

Woman Owned Business

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PAR TNERS COMMUNITY PARTNERS Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce 43 W. Galena Blvd. Aurora, IL 60506 (630) 256-3180 www.aurorachamber.com Batavia Chamber of Commerce 106 W. Wilson St. Batavia, IL 60510 (630) 879-7134 www.bataviachamber.org Business & Career Services, Inc. 723 W. Algonquin Rd. Arlington Heights, IL 60005 (847) 437-9199 www.worknetncc.com Elgin Development Group & Elgin Area Chamber 31 S. Grove Ave. Elgin, IL 60120 (847) 741-5660 www.elgindevelopment.com Golden Corridor Advanced Manufacturing Partnership (847) 542-3272 www.gcamp.org

Junior Achievement 2419 Nottingham Ln. Naperville, IL 60565-5352 www.juniorachievement.org/web/ja-chicago/westernchicagoland Kane County Sheriff’s Office 37W755 IL Rte. 38, Ste. A St. Charles, IL 60175-7557 (630) 208-2009 http://kanesheriff.com Leaders in Transformational Education (LITE) 31 W. Downer Pl., Ste. 101 Aurora, IL 60506-5126 (331) 256-5483 https://liteleaders.org OSHA Naperville Area Office 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste. 210 Naperville, IL 60563 (630) 300-7100 Rockford Area Economic Development Council 100 Park Ave. Rockford, IL 61101 (815) 967-8118 https://rockfordil.com

Illinois Business Immigration Coalition (630) 881-8034 www.illinoisbic.biz

Schaumburg Business Association 1501 E. Woodfield Rd., Ste. 115N Schaumburg, IL 60173 (847) 413-1010 www.schaumburgbusiness.com

Illinois Department of Employment Security 2 Smoke Tree Plaza North Aurora, IL 60542 (630) 844-6693 www.ides.illinois.gov

Sugar Grove Economic Development Corporation 601 Heartland Dr. Sugar Grove, IL 60554 (630) 391-7227 www.sugargroveedc.org

RESOURCE PARTNERS HR Source 3025 Highland Pkwy., Ste. 225 Downers Grove, IL 60515 (630) 963-7600 www.hrsource.org Illinois Business Innovation Services 1100 E. Warrenville Rd., Ste. 150 Naperville, IL 60563 (630) 505-0500 www.illinoisbis.org Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) 1301 W. 22nd St., Ste 307 Oak Brook, IL 60523 (630) 368-5300 http://ima-net.org IMEC 1501 W. Bradley Ave. Peoria, IL 61625 (888) 806-4632 www.imec.org Women in Manufacturing (WIM) (847) 463-7135 www.womeninmanufacturing.org/illinois

VALEES Rte. 47 at Waubonsee Dr. Sugar Grove, IL 60554 (630) 466-5736 www.valees.org

Invest in Aurora, Invest in your business. Start-Up, Site Relocation and Assistance Consultations Financial Incentive Programs Industrial and Commercial Location Services “Aurora Means Business” Invest Aurora 43 W. Galena Blvd. Aurora, IL 60506 (630) 256-3160 www.investaurora.org

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AFFINIT Y PAR TNERS CREDIT CARD PROCESSING Matrix Payment Systems (630) 384-9005 mvogel@matrix-ps.com

ONLINE TECHNICAL TRAINING

ORGANIZATIONAL NEEDS INVENTORY

ToolingU (866) 706-8665 www.toolingu.com/via

LMI Chicago (630) 717-2744 www.lmi-chicago.com

OFFICE PRODUCTS Garveyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office Products (847) 600-4222 www.getgarveys.com

HOTLINE PAR TNERS ENVIRONMENTAL Huff & Huff, Inc. (630) 684-4426 www.huffnhuff.com

HUMAN RESOURCES Sikich LLP (630) 210-3077 www.sikich.com

SAFETY Optimum Safety Management (630) 60S-AFET(Y) www.optimumsafetymanagement.com

ANNUAL MARKE TING PAR TNERS PLATINUM BKD, LLP 1901 S. Meyers Rd., Ste. 500 Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181-5209 (630) 282-9500 www.bkd.com Merchants and Manufacturers Bank One Mid America Plaza, Ste. 140 Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 (630) 575-9700 www.m-mbank.com

GOLD Cushman & Wakefield 9500 W. Bryn Mawr, Ste. 600 Rosemont, IL 60018 (847) 518-3259 www.cushwakechicago.com K+L Storytellers 1310 Garfield Ave. Aurora, IL 60506-4712 (630) 650-6730 www.klstorytellers.com Vertex Resource Group 2570 Foxfield Rd., Ste. 200 St. Charles, IL 60174 (630) 377-1001 http://vertexresourcegroup.com

Waubonsee Community College Route 47 @ Waubonsee Dr. Sugar Grove, IL 60554 (630) 466-7900 www.waubonsee.edu Wintrust Commercial Banking 411 W. Main St. St. Charles, IL 60174 (630) 377-9500 www.bankstcharles.com

SILVER Dugan & Lopatka 4320 Winfield Rd., Ste. 450 Warrenville, IL 60555 (630) 665-4440 www.duganlopatka.com

BRONZE Associated Solutions 133 N. Swift Rd. Addison, IL 60101-1447 (630) 588-8800 www.associated-solutions.com Continental Electrical Construction Company 815 Commerce Dr., Ste. 100 Oak Brook, IL 60523-8839 (630) 288-0200 www.cecco.com Monitor Technologies LLC 44W320 Keslinger Rd. Elburn, IL 60119 (630) 365-9403 www.monitortech.com

Leaders Bank 2001 York Rd. Oak Brook, IL 60523 (630) 570-4979 www.leadersbank.com Sterling Engineering, Inc. Two Westbrook Corp. Ctr., Ste. 300 Westchester, IL 60154 (630) 993-3400 www.sterling-engineering.com

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ALPHABE TICAL LISTINGS Abrasive Technology Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 32 Advance Lifts, Inc. Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 32 AGCO Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 32 Alarm Detection Systems, Inc. Contractors – Specialty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 38 Allways Precision Inc. Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 32 Alpha Metals Corp Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 32 AlphaGraphics Aurora Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 32 AMWELL – A Division of McNish Corporation Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 32 Apex Companies Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 32 Associated Solutions Manufacturers; Annual Marketing Partners – Bronze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 33, 45 Assurance Agency Insurance Brokers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 41 Athletico Health Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 41 ATMI Precast Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 33 Aurora Bearing Company Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 33 Aurora Metals Division, L.L.C. Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 33 Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce Community Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 44 Aurora Specialty Textiles Group, Inc. Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 33 B2b Interactive Marketing, Inc. Marketing, Sales & Advertising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 42 B A Die Mold Inc. Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 33 Bales Metal Surface Solutions Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 33 Ball Horticultural Company Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 33 Barton Staffing Solutions, Inc. Staffing & Career Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 42 Base Metals Group Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 33 Batavia Chamber of Commerce Community Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 44 Batavia Container, Inc. Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 33 BDK Door, Inc. Miscellaneous Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 39 Bear Construction Contractors – General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 38 Benetech, Inc. Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 33 Benz Oil Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 33

BFC Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 33 Bid Evolution Contractors – Specialty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 38 Bison Gear & Engineering Corp. Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 33 BKD, LLP Accounting & Financial Services; Annual Marketing Partners – Platinum . . . . . . . . . . pg. 39, 45 Blackhawk Bank Banks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 40 BMO Harris Bank NA Banks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 40 B-O-F Corporation Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 33 BTM Industries Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 33 Business & Career Services, Inc. Community Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 44 Business To Business Logistics LLC Logistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 38 Byline Bank Banks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 40 CAC Corp. Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 33 CARR Machine & Tool Inc. Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 33 Cast Aluminum Solutions Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 33 Centor Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 33 CGA Logistics Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 33 Challenger Lighting Company Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 33 Chase Bank Banks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 40 Clear Insight Benefits Consulting Inc. Insurance Brokers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 41 ClearStaff, Inc. Staffing & Career Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 42 Clingen Callow & McLean, LLC Attorneys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 40 Clutch Global Logistics, Inc. Logistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 38 CMIT Solutions of the Tri-Cities IT Services & Consultants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 41 ComEd IS/Franklin Energy Miscellaneous Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 42 Compass Instruments, Inc Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 33 Continental Electrical Construction Company Contractors – Specialty; Annual Marketing Partners – Bronze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 38, 45 Continental Envelope Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 33 Control Solutions LLC Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 33 Control Works, Inc. Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 34

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ALPHABE TICAL LISTINGS Cooper Hong Inc. Marketing, Sales & Advertising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 42 Corydon Converting Company Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 34 Cushman & Wakefield Real Estate Brokers; Annual Marketing Partners – Gold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 42, 45 Custom Aluminum Products, Inc. Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 34 Custom Direct, Inc. Marketing, Sales & Advertising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 42 The Daniel and Henry Co. Insurance Brokers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 41 Deep Coat Industries Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 34 Dolan & Murphy Inc. Real Estate Brokers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 42 Doran Scales Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 34 DSM Desotech, Inc. Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 34 Dugan & Lopatka Accounting & Financial Services; Annual Marketing Partners – Silver . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 39, 45 Dukane Precast Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 34 D-Wing Construction Inc. Contractors – General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 38 Edward Jones Accounting & Financial Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 39 Elgin Community College Education & Research Institutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 40 Elgin Development Group & Elgin Area Chamber Community Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 44 Emergent Safety Supply Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 34 Equipto Electronics Corporation Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 34 ESI (Engineering Systems Inc.) Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 41 Ex-Cell Kaiser, LLC Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 34 Express Employment Professionals Staffing & Career Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 42 Falex Corporation Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 34 FC Lighting, Inc. Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 34 Fifth Third Bank Banks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 40 First Logistics Logistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 39 Fitzgerald’s Electrical Contracting Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 41 Flinn Scientific, Inc. Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 34 FLUXXOR Inc Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 34 FONA International Inc. Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 34 Freedom Graphic Systems Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 34 Freudenberg Household Products Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 34

FUSE Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 34 Garvey’s Office Products Affinity Partners – Office Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 45 Geneva Construction Company Contractors – General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 38 The Gierach Law Firm, LLC Attorneys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 40 Golden Corridor Advanced Manufacturing Partnership Community Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 44 Gonnella Baking Company Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 34 Goodwillie Packaging Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 34 Gripple Inc. Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 34 Grundfos Water Utility, Inc. Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 34 Haumiller Engineering Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 34 HFR Precision Machining, Inc. Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 34 HigherGround Managed Services IT Services & Consultants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 41 Hormann LLC Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 34 HR Source Resource Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 44 Huff & Huff, Inc. Enviromental, Health or Safety Consultants; Hotline Partners – Environmental . . . . . . . . . .pg. 41 Huntington Bank Banks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 40 Illini Wire Mill, Inc. Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 34 Illinois Business Immigration Coalition Community Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 44 Illinois Business Innovation Services Resource Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 44 Illinois Department of Employment Security Community Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 44 Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) Resource Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 44 Illinois Roofing Contractors – Specialty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 38 Image Awards & Engraving Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 34 Image Industries, Inc. Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 35 IMEC Resource Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 44 Impact Business Coaching, Inc. Training, Coaching or Business Consultants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 43 Import Logistics, Inc. Logistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 39 Imprint Enterprises, Inc. Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 35 Industrial Hard Chrome LTD Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 35 Inland Bank and Trust Banks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 40 Innovative Plastech, Inc. Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 35 Valley Industrial Association

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ALPHABE TICAL LISTINGS Interiors for Business Miscellaneous Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 42 International Paper/Aurora Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 35 Invest Aurora Community Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 44 J.C. Schultz Enterprises, Inc. Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 35 J/B Industries, Inc. Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 35 JaMar Packaging Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 35 Junior Achievement Community Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 44 K+L Storytellers Marketing, Sales & Advertising; Annual Marketing Partners – Gold . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 42, 45 Kane County Sheriff’s Office Community Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 44 Keson, LLC Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 35 Kluber Architects & Engineers Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 41 Kuriyama of America, Inc. Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 35 Kwalyti Tool Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 35 The Label Printers Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 35 Lakone Company Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 35 Lamp Incorporated Contractors – General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 38 Larson Engineering, Inc. Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 41 Leaders Bank Banks; Annual Marketing Partners – Silver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 40, 45 Leaders in Transformational Education (LITE) Community Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 44 Lechler, Inc Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 35 LED Retrofit, LLC Miscellaneous Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 39 Lee & Associates of Illinois Real Estate Brokers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 42 Lift-All Company Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 35 LMI Chicago, Inc. Training, Coaching or Business Consultants; Affinity Partners – Organizational Needs Inventory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 43, 45 Machinery Systems, Inc. Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 35 Manor Tool & Manufacturing Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 35 Manpower Staffing & Career Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 42 Matrix Payment Systems Affinity Partners – Credit Card Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 45 Mazak Corporation Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 35 Meadowvale, Inc. Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 35

Mendel Plumbing & Heating, Inc. Contractors – Specialty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 38 Merchants and Manufacturers Bank Banks; Annual Marketing Partners – Platinum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 40, 45 Metal Master Sales Co. Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 35 Metalloy Company Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 35 Miner Enterprises, Inc. Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 35 Monitor Technologies LLC Manufacturers; Annual Marketing Partners – Bronze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 35, 45 Mostardi Platt Enviromental, Health or Safety Consultants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 41 MotherG IT Services & Consultants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 41 MTH Pumps/MTH Tool Company, Inc. Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 35 Mueller & Co., LLP Accounting & Financial Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 39 Mueller Water Products Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 35 NAPCO Steel Inc. Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 36 Nexterus Miscellaneous Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 42 Northfield Holdings, LLC Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 36 Northwestern Mutual Accounting & Financial Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 39 NWI Business Solutions Marketing, Sales & Advertising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 42 Oberweis Dairy, Inc. Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 36 Olcott Plastics Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 36 Old Second National Bank Banks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 40 Omega Printing, Inc. Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 36 Onin Staffing Staffing & Career Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 42 Optimum Safety Management Enviromental, Health or Safety Consultants; Hotline Partners – Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 41, 45 Oracle – NetSuite IT Services & Consultants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 41 OSHA Naperville Area Office Community Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 44 Painters USA, Inc. Contractors – Specialty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 38 Paragon International, Inc. Accounting & Financial Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 39 Paramount Staffing Staffing & Career Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 42 Peerless Industries Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 36 Pentair Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 36 Phoenix Closures, Inc. Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 36 Phoenix Staffing & Management Systems Staffing & Career Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 42

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ALPHABE TICAL LISTINGS Pioneer Service Inc. Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 36 Plante Moran Accounting & Financial Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 39 Prescient Solutions IT Services & Consultants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 41 PRI Group LLC Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 36 Processing Technologies International LLC Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 36 Producers Chemical Company Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 36 Productive Strategies, Inc. Training, Coaching or Business Consultants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 43 Professional Development Services Training, Coaching or Business Consultants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 43 Qualified Cargo Solutions, Inc. Logistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 39 R.J. O’Neil Contractors – Specialty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 38 Randal Retail Group Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 36 Richards-Wilcox, Inc. Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 36 Rieke Office Interiors Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 36 Rockford Area Economic Development Council Community Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 44 Roux Associates Enviromental, Health or Safety Consultants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 41 Ruddy Brothers, Inc. Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 36 Rush-Copley Medical Center Health Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 41 SBE Varvit USA Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 36 Schaumburg Business Association Community Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 44 Share Machine, Inc. Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 36 Showalter Roofing Service, Inc. Contractors – Specialty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 38 Sierra Forest Products Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 36 Sikich LLP Accounting & Financial Services; Hotline Partners – Human Resources . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 39, 45 Simplex System Controls Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 36 Smith and Richardson Inc. Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 36 SmithAmundsen LLC Attorneys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 40 Smithfield Foods Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 36 Stand Fast Group Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 36 Sterling Engineering, Inc. Staffing & Career Services; Annual Marketing Partners – Silver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 43, 45 Sugar Grove Economic Development Corporation Community Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 44 Summit Staffing Staffing & Career Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 43

Surface Guard, Inc. Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 36 Systech Information Services IT Services & Consultants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 41 Tek Pak, Inc. Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 37 Thermamax, Inc. Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 37 Tomenson Machine Works, Inc Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 37 ToolingU Affinity Partners – Online Technical Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 45 Tox-Pressotechnik LLC Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 37 The Traction Group Training, Coaching or Business Consultants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 43 TURF Design Inc. Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 37 Unilock Chicago, Inc. Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 37 United Scrap Metal Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 37 VALEES Community Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 44 Valley Fastener Group, LLC Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 37 Vertec BioSolvents Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 37 Vertex Resource Group Staffing & Career Services; Annual Marketing Partners – Gold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 43, 45 VIM Recyclers, L.P. Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 37 Vision Force Marketing Marketing, Sales & Advertising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 42 Walker Process Equipment – Div. McNish Corp. Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 37 Warwick Publishing Company Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 37 Waubonsee Community College Education & Research Institutions; Annual Marketing Partners – Gold . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 40, 45 WEBIT Services, Inc. IT Services & Consultants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 41 Weldstar Company Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 37 Wellspring Creative Communications Marketing, Sales & Advertising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 42 WestRock Company Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 37 Win Technologies, Inc. Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 37 WINTRUST Commercial Bank at St.Charles Bank & Trust Banks; Annual Marketing Partners – Gold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 40, 45 Wise Plastics Technologies Manufacturers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 37 Women in Manufacturing (WIM) Resource Partners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 44

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AD VER TISER INDEX Associated Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33, Back Cover Athletico . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Barton Staffing Solutions / Professional Placement . . . . . . . . . 5 Bid Evolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 38 BKD CPAs & Advisors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25, 39 Cast Aluminum Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Clear Insight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Continental Electrical Construction Company . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 38 Cushman & Wakefield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 42 Custom Aluminum Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inside Front Cover Custom Direct, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Dugan & Lopatka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 39 Entrepreneurial Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 First Logistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Image Awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Invest Aurora . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 44 JaMar Packaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 K+L Storytellers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13, 42 Leaders Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 40 Lee & Associates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 M & M Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24, 40 Metalloy Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Monitor Technologies LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 35 Mostardi Platt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 MTH Pumps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Producers Chemical Company . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 R.J. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Sikich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Sterling Engineering, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 43 Summit Staffing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Tek Pak, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 37 Vertex Resource Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 43 VisionForce Marketing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Waubonsee Community College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 40 WebIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 41 Weldstar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Wintrust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15, 40 50

The Source 2020

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2020 VIA PROGRAM SNAPSHOT PROGRAM NAME

TIME

JAN

FEB

MAR

APR

MAY

JUN

JUL

AUG

SEP

OCT

NOV

DEC

PROFESSIONAL PEER GROUPS Executive Forum (Industrial)

3-5 pm

2/5

5/6

8/5

11/4

CFO Cohort

8-10 am

2/19

5/20

8/19

11/18

Human Resources

8-10 am

2/12

Women of the VIA

TBD

2/13

Sales Lunch and Learn Financial Leaders Cohort Marketing Lunch and Learn

3/18

11:30-1 pm TBD

5/13

8/12

4/17

8/21

4/24

8/28

3/4

11:30-1 pm

6/10

6/3

2/21

9/16

10/14

12/9

12/11 9/9

6/19

12/2 10/16

EXCELLENCE FORUMS & SUPPORT Overview of Excellence Forums

8-10 am

IMEC Operational Training

8-10 am

TBD

Workforce Development Forum

8-10 am

1/16

4/16

7/16

Social Responsibility Forum

8-10 am

Innovation Forum

8-10 am

Culture Day

8-12 pm

Safety Forum

8-10 am

LARGE MEMBERSHIP EVENTS Benchmarking for Excellence/ SPARK Awards Golf Outing

10/1

Economic Forecast Breakfast

LEADERSHIP SERIES Stepping Up to Lead (5 classes) Seven Seminars for Supervisors (7 classes) Managing Teams (6 classes) Productivity Training

11/19

3/19

9/17 6/18

12/10

5/14 2/20

5-9 pm

8/20

3/11

9-5 pm

Annual Meeting Lunch

TBD

6/15

11:30-1:30 pm

9/23

8-11 am

11/12

1/14

8-12 pm

2/11

7/7 3/3

4/14

8-11 am

9/15 5/5

TBD

8/4

4/28

10/27

6/9 6/23

8/11

NETWORKING Member Breakfast: VIA 101 Tours

8-9:30 am

1/10

3/13

5/8

7/10

9/11

11/6

TBD

1/17

3/20

5/15

7/17

9/18

11/20

ALL PROGRAMS REQUIRE ONLINE REGISTRATION. Dates and time are subject to change. Please confirm program date & time online at www.valleyindustrialassociation.org

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