44 State Lawmakers Recognized for Exceptional Support for Illinois Manufacturing in 102nd General Assembly
The Technology and Manufacturing Association (TMA) based in Schaumburg, Illinois, is presenting its 2022 Champion of Small and Mid-Size Manufacturers Award to 44 state lawmakers that demonstrated their support for TMA members' best interests during the 102nd General Assembly.
"In today's difficult business climate, these legislators have been steadfast in their support of small and mid-size manufacturers," said Dennis LaComb, TMA's Executive Vice President and Chief of Staff. "They know manufacturing is the backbone of Illinois economy, and their votes in Springfield recognize that fact. We very much appreciate their efforts."
The legislators receiving the Champion Award scored 70% or higher on the TMA's annual Legislative Scorecard. The Scorecard highlights ten votes of significance to the TMA in the 102nd General Assembly. TMA's position on these ten issues were designed to protect or advance small and mid-size manufacturing in Illinois. TMA represents 800 companies in Chicagoland and throughout the state.
"Deserving TMA's recognition is no small feat," LaComb said. "It takes an intentional effort to support our members' concerns in the manufacturing field. It takes communication with these legislators so they know the unique challenges we face in Illinois. And these legislators have listened, voted, and acted with support to our small and mid-size manufacturing community."
Since 1925, the TMA has provided resources, information, training, and advocacy for small and mid-size manufacturers.
The list of legislators receiving TMA's 2022 Champion Award includes:
ILLINOIS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
State Representative Chris Bos
Deputy Republican Leader, State Representative Dan Brady
Assistant Republican Leader, State Representative Tim Butler
House Republican Leader, State Representative Jim Durkin
State Representative Amy Elik
State Representative Jackie Haas
Assistant Republican Leader, State Representative Deanne M. Mazzochi
State Representative Tim Ozinga
State Representative Daniel Swanson
Republican Floor Leader, State Representative Mark Batinick
Assistant Republican Leader, State Representative Thomas M. Bennett
Assistant Republican Leader, State Representative Avery Bourne
State Representative Dan Caulkins
State Representative Andrew S. Chesney
Assistant Republican Leader, State Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer
State Representative Randy E. Frese
State Representative David Friess
State Representative Amy Grant
State Representative Norine K. Hammond
State Representative Paul Jacobs
State Representative Charles Meier
State Representative Chris Miller
State Representative Thomas Morrison
State Representative Mike Murphy
State Representative Adam Niemerg
State Representative Keith P. Sommer
State Representative Joe Sosnowski
Assistant Republican Leader, State Representative Ryan Spain
State Representative Dan Ugaste
State Representative Tom Weber
State Representative Blaine Wilhour
State Representative Patrick Windhorst
ILLINOIS STATE SENATE
Assistant Republican Leader, State Senator Donald P. DeWitte
Senate Republican Leader, State Senator Dan McConchie
Assistant Republican Leader, State Senator Jason Plummer
State Senator Darren Bailey
State Senator Dale Fowler
Assistant Republican Leader, State Senator Chapin Rose
State Senator Brian W. Stewart
State Senator Win Stoller
Republican Caucus Whip Dave Syverson
Republican Caucus Whip Jil Tracy
State Senator Sally J. Turner
State Senator Craig Wilcox
About TMA: Founded in 1925, the Technology and Manufacturing Association is an independent trade organization exclusively focused on assisting and promoting small and midsize manufacturers by providing a diverse portfolio of benefits and services, including: community, information, training, resources, and advocacy. TMA has nearly 1,000 members representing over 35,000 manufacturing employees and more than 25 million square feet of manufacturing plant.