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’ […]
“Makers Madness” Contest Enters Final Round
Voters to Decide “The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois” April 19, 2022 – As voting opens in the final round of the third annual “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. […]
Voters Narrow Field to Top 8 Coolest Products Made in Illinois
“Makers Madness” Contest Lets Public Decide The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois April 12, 2022 – The field of contenders vying for the 2022 title of The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois has been narrowed further, with voters choosing the Top 8 products to move ahead in the third annual “Makers Madness” contest. Hosted by the […]