October 10, 2012 8 A.M - 12 P.M

This brand new interactive workshop teaches three valuation methods: the Venture Capital Method, the Scorecard Method and the Risk Factor Summation Method. In addition, attendees explore the importance of approaches and the roles of returns and portfolio strategies. Attendees also put these valuation methods to work in interactive case studies.

Hardwood Installation Tools and Cleats from Lake Zurich

Founded in 1946, the Powernail Co. changed the way hardwood flooring would be installed from that point onward.
We invented the "45" Hardwood flooring nailer and the "L" type cleats that changed the industry. Today we are innovating and still manufacturing the best and latest in hardwood floor installation tools. In a world where hardwood flooring is constantly changing Powernail has made the commitment to be the leader in this industry. We proudly manufacture the best quality hardwood installation tools and cleats here in our Lake Zurich facility.

Several new Buy America Opportunities are being issued by NIST- MEP for the U.S Department of Energy and Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. If you are a U.S. manufacturer currently making these or similar items, or have the capability to make these, and would like to pursue the Buy America opportunity, please contact IMEC.

After decades of hands-on experience in plant operations, SCADAware developed the StatusWatch Product Suite to monitor asset utilization and analyze plant efficiency. Companies around the world rely on SCADAware's products to provide actionable insights critical to their production process. Through intelligent production monitoring, timely decision making, improved accountability, and OEE, SCADAware's products help companies optimize their flow and efficiency by decreasing waste and increasing value. Utilize the StatusWatch Product Suite to help you remain competitive in today's market.

Forged Hand Tools from Rockford, IL

Dasco Pro, Inc. offers a broad range of forged hand tools used for carpentry, masonry, and demolition.
Our 89 year legacy brand incorporates time tested design, superior materials, and distinguishing technology. Construction professionals, home improvement enthusiasts and hobbyists alike ask for Dasco Pro striking tools because quality tools equal quality work. You don't have to be a Tradesman to be a Dasco Pro!

Custom Overhead Cranes from Monee, IL

Whiting Corporation, an ISO certified company, is a major manufacturer of custom designed overhead cranes for a wide range of process industries including the nuclear industry and lifting equipment for rail car maintenance shops. Core competencies include everything from design to installation with expert maintenance services for inspections, repairs breakdown service, modernizations, and a supplier of parts for all makes of cranes.

Air Bearing Technology in Decatur, IL

As the pioneer of air bearing (or "air caster") technology, Airfloat has been creating unique heavy-load movement solutions for over 40 years.

Professional Cases From Chicago, Illinois

Platt Luggage, Inc. is a manufacturer of professional cases for business and industry. Our mission is to lead the industry by providing quality products, superior customer service, technical innovation and on-time delivery.

Platt Luggage is the first company to introduce combination locks on luggage, cushioned handles, custom hardware and urethane pallets. We were the first to mold bowling bags from plastic and the first to mold plastic end shells on catalog cases, a technology breakthrough at the time.

WaterJet Precision Designs from Ringwood, IL

Rapid WaterJet Design is a full service WaterJet Company capable of cutting just about any type of flat material. Ideal for short runs or prototype parts with no expensive tooling or set up charges

Leatherhead Firefighter Tools in early 2007: Dasco Pro, Inc., a quality hand tool manufacturer since 1922 and one of the last remaining hand tool forging companies in the United States, turned their attention to the tools being used by fire and rescue personnel.
After visiting several firehouses nearby in Rockford (IL) and consulting with area firefighters, they realized that there were many professional firefighters, rescue personnel, and departments, and municipalities looking for innovative products at a better price. Dasco Pro believed that they could bring value to this underserved market by designing and developing superior quality tools that would be manufactured and assembled in the USA, using American steel, still the world's finest. Within a year, Dasco was ready to introduce a full line of Fire and Rescue products -- axes, sledges, hooks, and forcible entry tools - that merged the first quality of their forged steel with innovative, hi-density, hi-visibility handles designed to improve durability and reduce the number of tools lost in smoky, low visibility situations. It was a special tool line worthy of a new name - a name that would express the toughness and durability built into them. A name that would mean something to the professionals that would use them. The product line was named Leatherhead Tools.
Some of our top products include: flat and pick axes, pike poles, sledge hammers, halligan bars, and New York hooks.