Welcome MR’s New Executive Director, Pauline Lake
After nearly 17 incredible years of dedication, Erica Swinney Staley is stepping down as Executive Director of Manufacturing Renaissance. Starting as a program coordinator, Erica worked tirelessly to advance MR’s mission, championing manufacturing as a transformative force for equitable community development. Under her leadership, MR expanded its impact and deepened its commitment to education and […]
Mayoral Forum: A New Industrial Vision for Chicago
Mayoral candidates in Chicago came together on February 8 for a forum on a new industrial vision for an inclusive and thriving industrial sector. A wide range of issues were addressed at the forum, including the need for job training, federal investment in the manufacturing sector, ownership succession, and the importance of building a green […]
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Photo above: Jaylen Moore (left) and his co-worker, Isiah McMullen (right) at FosterWorks, both alumni of MR’s training programs, 12/15/22) “Where is it written that America can’t lead the world once again in manufacturing? We’re proving it can.” President Biden said recently in a speech on December 6, 2022 in Phoenix, Arizona, about the opportunity […]
U.S. Deputy Secy. of Commerce, Cook County Pres. voice support for more inclusive manufacturing sector
The Chicagoland Manufacturing Renaissance Council (CMRC), program of Manufacturing Renaissance (MR), continued to spotlight the growing movement for a more inclusive manufacturing sector at a Nov. 3 event that featured U.S. Department of Commerce Deputy Secretary Don Graves. Nearly 150 attended from over a dozen states (and Australia) the event via Zoom, including members of […]
Save the Date: Manufacturing as a Strategy for Inclusion and Development
On Wednesday, November 3rd, 3-4:30 pm CST, the Chicagoland Manufacturing Renaissance Council will be featuring US Department of Commerce Deputy Secretary Don Graves. Deputy Secretary Graves will share his latest thinking and moderate a panel of Chicagoland leaders in a discussion on the role of manufacturing as a strategic vehicle for expanding inclusion and equity, […]
Rep. Schakowsky Shares Progress on Introduction of Key Legislation to Grow Manufacturing Sector This Summer
A growing movement for a stronger and more equitable manufacturing sector in this country is gaining momentum. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) has indicated she will introduce legislation in the coming weeks that will lay out plans and funding to support innovation, sustainability, supply chain resiliency, and equal opportunities and inclusion in the manufacturing sector. “We […]
Advanced Manufacturing. Engineering. STEM Education. NASA!
For many young students, these topics are full of exciting possibilities – but they need opportunities where they can learn about them. Young participants in Manufacturing Connect, a program of Manufacturing Renaissance, had a chance to do just that on May 13 in a virtual field trip presented by NASA and the University of Texas […]
COVID-19 Vaccines Available in Austin
Over the past several weeks, Austin Coming Together (ACT) has supported recent planning by the city and several healthcare institutions to increase access to COVID-19 vaccination for Austin residents. These efforts have resulted in the launch of two temporary vaccination clinics being stood up by The Loretto Hospital in partnership with Rush University Medical Center […]
Chicagoland Manufacturing Renaissance Council Meeting (December 19, 2019)
We are so pleased to welcome back Dr. Susan Helper to our Board of Directors! Susan has been a long time Board Member who stepped down as a result of needing to focus on other commitments, but effective July 1st is back on board. We’re excited to be able to continue to gain from her […]
CMRC Membership Meeting (June 19, 2019)
On Wednesday, June 19, 2019 the Chicagoland Manufacturing Renaissance Council hosted its meeting at Daley College Manufacturing Technology and Engineering Center. These meetings are open to the public, but serve our members to gather, network and learn something new about what is happening in manufacturing and community development. The Council lives off the idea and […]