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Upcoming Events

Mazak 5.6.25 event

Do More With Mazak Midwest

Discover More with Mazak at the Midwest Event.

Mark your calendar for Do More With Mazak Midwest, three-days of machine tool technology, automation and information you won’t want to miss May 6 – 8 at our Midwest Technology Center in Schaumburg, Illinois. 

See 19 live demonstrations that will take your shop to the next level. 

• Full five-axis machines like the next generation VARIAXIS i-700 NEO with a 2-pallet changer 

• CNC vertical machining and turning centers including the high-accuracy HCN-4000 NEO 

• Mazak’s full family of Swiss-type turning machines ranging from 10 to 38mm bar capacities. 

• DONE IN ONE® part processing and Multi-Tasking machines like the INTEGREX i-150 and QT-Ez 10MY with Cobot automation 

Plus, learn more about how to do more and make more with: 

• ‘Looking Forward - Manufacturing 2025’ with Mazak President Dan Janka 

• Technical sessions with our industry and application experts

May 6th, 2025 10:00 AM - May 8th, 2025 02:45 PM

300 Commerce Dr. Schaumburg, IL 60173

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The 203 Network Event

The 203 Network event brings together community leaders, business professionals, current volunteers, and new partners eager to help Naperville 203 students. Brought to you by the Workforce Innovation Council, this event provides an opportunity to discover ways to get involved and collaborate with those already making a difference.

When: Thursday, May 8, from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Where: Granite City Food & Brewery, 1828 Abriter Ct, Naperville, IL

Join us to explore how we can continue to empower students, strengthen our workforce pipeline, and create a brighter future for our community. 

Post-Event Invitation: After the networking event, all attendees are invited to walk over to Embassy Suites for Naperville 203's Business INCubatoredu Pitch Night! 

Where: Embassy Suites by Hilton, 1823 Abriter Court, Naperville, IL 60563 

6:00 – 6:45 PM: Student Showcases & Wild Card Presentations
6:45 – 9:00 PM: Pitch Competition  

Come support Naperville 203’s young entrepreneurs as they present their innovative ideas and compete for funding to bring their businesses to life!

May 8th, 2025 04:00 PM - May 8th, 2025 06:00 PM

Granite City Food & Brewery, 1828 Abriter Ct. Naperville, IL

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Elgin Community College

Manufacturing Student Showcase

We are thrilled to invite you to Elgin Community College's first-ever Manufacturing Student Showcase! This is an open house event that welcomes people of all ages to explore sustainable manufacturing concepts designed and fabricated by ECC’s talented manufacturing students. See how traditional manufacturing practices are shaping the industry's future and discover how ECC’s tailored curriculum aligns with the needs of the local economy.

Help us celebrate the end of the spring semester and kick off summer with delicious summer picnic favorites like burgers and hot dogs and don’t forget to enter the raffle for your chance to win a prize! Bring your family, friends, and colleagues to discover the incredible work happening in ECC’s Manufacturing programs. Please RSVP at elgin.edu/showcase

We look forward to celebrating the creativity and hard work of our students with you. Your presence will not only support these emerging professionals but also strengthen the bonds within our local manufacturing community. 

May 9th, 2025 05:30 PM - May 9th, 2025 07:30 PM

Elgin Community College, Bldg. O, 1770 Spartan Dr, Elgin, IL 60123

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