Valley Industrial Association

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The VIA was founded to give area manufacturers, distributors and the businesses that serve them a place to connect for professional growth, shared information and common resources that can help operations, and to support causes important to industry.

Thank you to everyone who joined us at last week's Safety Roundtable!There, we talked about best practices for risk mana...
09/01/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us at last week's Safety Roundtable!

There, we talked about best practices for risk management and loss prevention. No one can predict the unexpected- but everyone can plan for it.

We're grateful to our panel of experts for sharing best practices with us:

Jennifer Olson, Servpro Team Zubricki
Scott Swarts, Paragon International, Inc.
Dallas Rodiek, The Daniel & Henry Co.
The Team at S&S CSB PLUS

Thank you also to Shambaugh and Son for hosting us!

We hope to see you at an event soon: https://web.viaassn.org/atlas/calendar

Tuesday's Executive Forum reminded us that future-proofing a business is not only about preparing for an eventual sale. ...
08/28/2026

Tuesday's Executive Forum reminded us that future-proofing a business is not only about preparing for an eventual sale. It is about building a stronger company today.

Attendees left thinking about how to begin planning earlier, reduce owner dependency, strengthen their leadership teams, remove operational constraints, and explore succession options that fit their goals.

One participant captured the conversation perfectly:
“Decisions that make your business better to sell are good business decisions today.”

Thank you to everyone who joined us and openly shared their questions, experiences, and perspectives. These are exactly the kinds of candid, peer-driven conversations VIA is proud to make possible.

Please join us for the 2026 VIA & GCAMP Annual Meeting and Member Luncheon!The Annual Meeting will provide highlights fr...
08/27/2026

Please join us for the 2026 VIA & GCAMP Annual Meeting and Member Luncheon!

The Annual Meeting will provide highlights from 2026 and an introduction to exciting plans for 2027.

This year's keynote speaker, Nahel Gandhi, will be speaking on AI and its impact on manufacturing and business.

We can't wait to see you on September 23rd!: https://web.viaassn.org/atlas/events/91455348/details

Last chance to include your company's advertisement in VIA's 2027 Source Manufacturing Resource Guide!Designed to showca...
08/24/2026

Last chance to include your company's advertisement in VIA's 2027 Source Manufacturing Resource Guide!

Designed to showcase our members and provide useful information to help businesses grow, including your advertisement is a fantastic way to ensure your company is visible in our industrial community.

Reserve your spot here by 8/28: https://web.viaassn.org/atlas/events/91455364/details

It may be too early to talk about fall, but it is never too early to begin developing your leaders.Stepping Up to Lead i...
08/21/2026

It may be too early to talk about fall, but it is never too early to begin developing your leaders.

Stepping Up to Lead in Spanish is back beginning September 15th.

In this 5 week series, leaders will unlock their leadership potential and bring new skills back to their organization. 💡

Register now while seats remain: https://web.viaassn.org/atlas/events/91455306/details

We're looking forward to Isaias Mercado, Envision Leadership Group, facilitating the session!

Congratulations to the graduates of Stepping Up to Lead!!Graduates recently finished a 6 week series focused on communic...
08/21/2026

Congratulations to the graduates of Stepping Up to Lead!!

Graduates recently finished a 6 week series focused on communication, collaboration, and more attributes that make the difference between good leaders and great ones.

We applaud everyone on their hard work and commitment and know they will do great things in their organizations.

Congrats to graduates from:
ATMI Precast
Blachford Inc
Custom Aluminum Products
Gripple
Lechler, Inc.
Semler Industries
Timken
Wise Plastics Technologies

A big thank you also to our facilitator Erin Ramirez, Real Change Studio, for helping leaders and companies unlock new skills and new potential!

Congratulations to our graduates of Managing Teams 🎉 Last week, attendees finished the final leg of their 6 week journey...
08/18/2026

Congratulations to our graduates of Managing Teams 🎉

Last week, attendees finished the final leg of their 6 week journey.

We commend these graduates for their hard work, commitment, and dedication to never stop learning!

Kudos to the companies who are investing in their employees' career development!:
Assurance Technologies, Inc., Aurora Specialty Textiles Group, Inc., Labels & Specialty Products, Randal Retail Group, RIM logistics, ltd., Semler Industries

Thank you to Erin Ramirez, Real Change Studio, for leading the class!

It's been so fun to hear people's positive experiences from the RIM logistics, ltd. Tour. People have mentioned highlig...
08/17/2026

It's been so fun to hear people's positive experiences from the RIM logistics, ltd. Tour.

People have mentioned highlights such as the Schwinn bike, the themed conference rooms, the efficient operations and more. What especially stood out is how almost everyone has mentioned the connections made that day.

We're grateful to RIM Logistics, who is a VIA Annual Sponsor, for not just opening their doors to VIA members and giving us an opportunity to connect, but also for demonstrating how an organization's culture can positively impact so many people in the industrial community.

Thank you also to Annual Sponsor Canteen North America for keeping us caffeinated and well-fed!

We hope to see you at an event soon: https://web.viaassn.org/atlas/calendar

08/12/2026

Join the next VIA Executive Forum: Future-Proofing the Business You Built for
a Dialog About Growth, Transition, and What Comes Next

Every manufacturer, regardless of size or stage, reaches a moment when they have to look ahead and ask: who's going to lead when things change?

No matter where you are in that journey, one thing is true: these decisions are complex, and they're easier to navigate when you're not making them alone.

Manufacturing and Industrial Service Executives are invited to register here: https://web.viaassn.org/atlas/events/91455312/details

Address

2000 S. Batavia Avenue
Geneva, IL
60134

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

(630) 892-4228

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