Illinoisans in Manufacturing
Total Jobs Supported Statewide
Annual Economic Impact
The IMA Foundation exists to strengthen Illinois’ long-term economic competitiveness through independent, business-led research and analysis.
The IMA Foundation produces credible, objective economic research that clarifies the structural conditions impacting Illinois manufacturing and commerce. These insights help create frameworks that strengthen the state’s economic future.
Independent Research
Non-Partisan Analysis
Long-Term Strategy
The IMA Foundation provides independent research and analysis that leaders can use to evaluate Illinois’ competitiveness and inform long-term decisions. Our analysis helps business, policy, and economic development leaders answer critical questions such as:
Independent Research
Through economic benchmarking, the Foundation evaluates policies, infrastructure, workforce pipelines, and innovation capacity.
Non-Partisan Intelligence
Provides credible economic intelligence that informs leaders across business, government, and education.
Structural Evaluation
Where others execute programs or advance policy, the Foundation evaluates the structural conditions that determine whether those efforts succeed.
Long-Term Vision
Assesses the short- and long-term viability of systems shaping Illinois’ economic competitiveness.
– FROM INSIGHT TO INFLUENCE –
The Foundation’s role is to provide Illinois decision makers with necessary data and analysis to understand where Illinois leads, where it lags, and where the state must improve to compete and thrive.
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Compare Illinois’ economic conditions to leading manufacturing states to surface specific constraints.
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Workforce and infrastructure recommendations supporting advanced manufacturing and emerging technologies.
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Benchmarking and industry trend analysis to guide economic strategy for business and government leaders.
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Highlight the systems that influence investment decisions and help Illinois compete for tomorrow’s businesses.
IMA FOUNDATION LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE
The IMA Foundation is governed by a board of CEO and C-suite leaders committed to Illinois’ economic growth. The Foundation operates independently and maintains non-partisan discipline in its research and analysis.