NORBIC has partnered with the Chicago Manufacturing Center (CMC) to offer its manufacturing clients a resource for training and assistance with manufacturing process improvements.

The CMC is part of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership of Illinois, a program of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity whose mission is to continually improve the competitiveness of small and mid-sized Illinois manufacturers. The centers and affiliated support organizations help manufacturers with productivity, technology modernization, and enhanced business practices.

CMC advisors help NORBIC clients with strategic planning, streamlining operations and improving quality. For more information on CMC services, visit www.cmcusa.org. For information on how participants can use NORBIC's Employer Training Investment Program to offset the cost of the CMC training, please contact etip@norbic.org.