Voters to Decide “The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois” March 21, 2023 – As voting opens in the final round of the 2023 “Makers Madness” contest, four products have emerged as finalists in the bracket-style tournament hosted by the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association that lets voters decide which product is The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois. Presented […]
Voters Narrow Field to Top 16 Coolest Products Made in Illinois
“Makers Madness” Contest Lets Public Choose The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois March 7, 2023 – With almost 100,000 votes cast, the field of contenders competing in the fourth annual “Makers Madness” contest has been narrowed to the Top 16. Hosted by the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association, “Makers Madness” is a bracket-style tournament in which voters across […]
Voting Begins in 2023 “Makers Madness” Contest to Name The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois
Nearly 250 unique products vying to advance to Top 16 February 21, 2023 – The initial round of voting is now open in the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association’s (IMA) fourth annual “Makers Madness” contest, a bracket-style tournament in which the public will decide what product earns the 2023 title of The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois. Presented […]
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association Launches Fourth Annual “Makers Madness” Contest to Name The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois
Nominations Now Open for Bracket-Style Tournament Showcasing Illinois-Made Products February 2, 2023 – The state’s diverse and dynamic manufacturing industry will be on display as the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) launches its fourth annual “Makers Madness” contest, a bracket-style tournament in which the public will decide The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois. Presented by […]
Rivian R1T Truck Named “The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois”
Manufactured in Normal, the R1T is the first all-electric truck in production April 27, 2022 – Chosen by voters from an initial field of 400 entries, Rivian’s all-electric R1T truck has emerged the winner of the third annual “Makers Madness” contest, earning the title of The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois. Hosted by the Illinois Manufacturers’ […]
