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 […]
Voters Narrow Field to Top 16 Coolest Products Made in Illinois
“Makers Madness” Contest Lets Public Decide The Coolest Thing Made in Illinois April 5, 2022 – With almost 110,000 votes cast, the field of contenders competing in the third 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 […]
