Podcast appearances and mentions of mark denzler

July 1, 2025 - The Caterpillar Foundation made its first donation in 1952 in East Peoria, Illinois. Since that time, it has invested more than $975 million around the world to improve lives. Decatur Facility Manager Gaurav Pareek joins us to talk about how the Foundation impacts our Decatur community. In addition, Pareek announced a generous $51,000 donation to Northeast Community Fund as part of the Caterpillar World Tour stop!. In addition, Mark Denzler, President of the IL Manufacturers Association, called in to congratulate Caterpillar on 100 years of manufacturing and innovation with Dr. Julie Moore Wolfe and Dr. Juanita Morris. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Illinois Manufacturers' Association President & CEO Mark Denzler joined Springfield's Morning News to discuss President Trump's tariffs and what it means for Illinois business and manufacturing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

USDA Rural Development State Director Pam Monetti discusses several projects around the state. We check in with Illinois FFA President Trenton Payne. Illinois Manufacturers' Association's Mark Denzler speaks to the Illinois Corn Growers Association. Joe Camp at Commstock Investments previews a new market week.  

November 7, 2024 - Mark Denzler of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association joined Byers & Co to talk about their selection of ADM as the recipient of the Barry L. MacLean Manufacturer of the Year Award to be presented at IMA's 131st annual luncheon. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Denzler, the President and CEO of the Illinois Manufacturers Association, sat down with Nick DeGregorio on the CEO Roundtable to share his insights and experiences in the manufacturing sector. Mark's journey is a testament to the resilience and innovation that define American manufacturing.Mark's story begins in Decatur, Illinois, where his father worked in a manufacturing plant. This early exposure to the industry instilled in him a deep appreciation for the value of hard work and the vital role manufacturing plays in the economy. "Manufacturing put food on the table for me growing up," Mark shared. His passion for the industry is palpable, and his commitment to advancing manufacturing in Illinois is unwavering.One of the key topics Mark discussed is the changing landscape of education and career choices for young people. He pointed out that the number of high school graduates going directly to college is at an all-time low. "One in three high school graduates are no longer going to a four-year university," he noted. This shift is partly due to the growing awareness of alternative career paths in sectors like manufacturing, which offer lucrative opportunities without the burden of student debt.Mark emphasized the importance of showcasing the diverse opportunities within the manufacturing sector. "When you work in manufacturing, you can be in engineering, accounting, sales, or marketing," he explained. The industry is not just about working on the production floor; it encompasses a wide range of roles that are essential to its success.A significant challenge facing the manufacturing sector is workforce diversity. Mark highlighted the need to attract a more diverse pool of talent. "Too many people, quite frankly, look like me. They're older, they're white, and they're male," he said. To address this, the IMA has implemented initiatives to attract women, minorities, ex-offenders, and returning veterans to the industry. These efforts are crucial for the sector's growth and sustainability.Mark also spoke about the innovative ways the IMA is promoting manufacturing. One such initiative is Maker's Madness, a competition to showcase the coolest products made in Illinois. "We get about 300,000 votes and a couple hundred products," he shared. This event, along with the IMA's Manufacturing Hall of Fame, highlights the sector's contributions and celebrates its achievements.The conversation turned to the economic impact of manufacturing in Illinois. Mark proudly mentioned that manufacturing produces the single largest share of the state's economy, employing 650,000 individuals across nearly 4,000 companies. The sector's ripple effect on the economy is immense, as these jobs support other industries and services.Addressing the future, Mark expressed optimism about the role of quantum computing in manufacturing. He discussed the governor's budget allocation for a new quantum campus in the Chicagoland area, which promises to position Illinois as a leader in this cutting-edge technology. "Quantum is really going to be a game-changer for technology," he said, highlighting its potential to revolutionize various sectors, including cybersecurity and drug development.Throughout the interview, Mark's dedication to the manufacturing sector shone through. His passion for the industry, combined with his strategic vision, positions the IMA as a pivotal player in driving the sector's growth and innovation. As Mark aptly put it, "Manufacturing makes the world a better place every single day."For anyone considering a career in manufacturing, Mark's advice is simple yet profound: "Follow your passion." Whether you're a young person exploring career options or an entrepreneur looking to make a mark in the industry, the opportunities in manufacturing are vast and varied.Mark's insights and experiences offer valuable lessons for anyone interested in the manufacturing sector. His...

Listen to this clip from The Annie Frey Show with Brad Young filling in, he is joined by Mark Denzler, the President & CEO of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association. They discuss how technology could impact the environment and the economy positively all at once.  

• Jeremy Gorner from the Chicago Tribune joins the show from Springfield to review some of the 40 bills Pritzker signed into law late last week.  • ABC's Alex Stone joins the show from Maui to discuss the continued devastation from the fires.  • Craig Klatzco, owner of the Bunny Hutch, is celebrating the Hutch's induction into the Hot Dog Hall of Fame tomorrow.  • Plus, Mark Denzler from the IL Manufacturers' Association shares his thoughts on some of the new laws in Illinois and how they impact workers in the state. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

• Jeremy Gorner from the Chicago Tribune joins the show from Springfield to review some of the 40 bills Pritzker signed into law late last week.  • ABC's Alex Stone joins the show from Maui to discuss the continued devastation from the fires.  • Craig Klatzco, owner of the Bunny Hutch, is celebrating the Hutch's induction into the Hot Dog Hall of Fame tomorrow.  • Plus, Mark Denzler from the IL Manufacturers' Association shares his thoughts on some of the new laws in Illinois and how they impact workers in the state. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*Ike Ejiochi presents Kirby's defense of his decision to send cluster munitions to Ukraine.  *Bret Gogoel, WLS Defacto Sports Director, previews the format, the players, and the dingers coming at the 2023 Home Run Derby.  *Mark Denzler, President and CEO of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association, discusses two bills that are sitting with Governor Pritzker that the IMA believes will do more harm than good.  *Plus, Jason Nathanson and John Howell ask - why is it en vogue to throw things at singers performing on stage?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*Ike Ejiochi presents Kirby's defense of his decision to send cluster munitions to Ukraine.  *Bret Gogoel, WLS Defacto Sports Director, previews the format, the players, and the dingers coming at the 2023 Home Run Derby.  *Mark Denzler, President and CEO of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association, discusses two bills that are sitting with Governor Pritzker that the IMA believes will do more harm than good.  *Plus, Jason Nathanson and John Howell ask - why is it en vogue to throw things at singers performing on stage?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

• Jason Nathanson, ABC News Entertainment correspondent, has the details on Garth Brooks' new bar and the backlash he's receiving from some conservatives.  • Mark Denzler, President and CEO of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association, joins to discuss new regulations around striking workers and more.  • Author Darrell Hartmen shares the story of “Battle of Ink and Ice,” his new book detailing a 60 year battle between two explorers to arrive first at the North Pole.  • Plus, Royal Oakes has the latest details on Trump's indictment and the federal charges against him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

• Jason Nathanson, ABC News Entertainment correspondent, has the details on Garth Brooks' new bar and the backlash he's receiving from some conservatives.  • Mark Denzler, President and CEO of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association, joins to discuss new regulations around striking workers and more.  • Author Darrell Hartmen shares the story of “Battle of Ink and Ice,” his new book detailing a 60 year battle between two explorers to arrive first at the North Pole.  • Plus, Royal Oakes has the latest details on Trump's indictment and the federal charges against him.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*David Roeder from the Sun-Times joins the show to discuss the new plan to keep the Bears at Soldier Field. *ABC News Correspondent Ike Ejiochi lays out McCarthy's plan for the House.  *Chicago Tribune Political Analyst, Rick Pearson, discusses Jim Durkin's decision to resign his seat in Legislature.  *Plus, Mark Denzler has the latest on the Governor's inauguration, and Joe Cahill speaks on  Chicago area leaders ready to share the spoils. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*Luke Barr, ABC News Justice and Homeland Security Reporter, joins the show to discuss the level of hate crimes committed in the United States versus the level of hate crimes reported to the FBI. *President & CEO of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association, Mark Denzler, talks about Illinois' workforce development programs aimed at helping minority contractors. *Salena Zito, prolific National Political Reporter, discusses changes in the Senate with Sinema's move to the independent party. *ABC News Correspondent, Derricke Dennis, talks with John about masks and their usefulness in this 'tripledemic.'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*Luke Barr, ABC News Justice and Homeland Security Reporter, joins the show to discuss the level of hate crimes committed in the United States versus the level of hate crimes reported to the FBI. *President & CEO of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association, Mark Denzler, talks about Illinois' workforce development programs aimed at helping minority contractors. *Salena Zito, prolific National Political Reporter, discusses changes in the Senate with Sinema's move to the independent party. *ABC News Correspondent, Derricke Dennis, talks with John about masks and their usefulness in this 'tripledemic.'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Howell speaks with Mark Denzler, President and CEO of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association. The now-averted rail strike would have upended the country's supply chain. Denzler explains how freight trains impact the Illinois economy, what would happen in the event of a strike, and how this one was averted.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Howell speaks with Mark Denzler, President and CEO of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association. The now-averted rail strike would have upended the country's supply chain. Denzler explains how freight trains impact the Illinois economy, what would happen in the event of a strike, and how this one was averted.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 24, 2022 - Mark Denzler of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association and Jay Timmons of the National Association of Manufacturers joined Byers & Co this morning to talk about the current and future states of manufacturing and the Creators Wanted event at Richland Community College. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 29, 2022 - Byers & Co. celebrates Chris Olsen! Chris is retiring from Primient as their Vice President of Community and Government Affairs. Byers & Co. was full of guests that included his friends, family, colleagues (and a few golf buddies!).   The 7 am included: Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe with a city proclamation declaring today “Chris Olsen Day” in Decatur, Kevin Breheny, Julie Curry, Robin Bowen and John Bode of the Corn Refiners Association, Mark Denzler of the Illinois Manufacturers Association, Zach Shields of the DPS61 Foundation, Kara Huss of DCC Marketing and TC/CI Manufacturing, Mark Tupper, Chris' assistant Jennifer Walker, and Jim Stutelburg, CEO of Primient.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg and Dan speak with Illinois Manufacturers' Association President and CEO Mark Denzler about the company's “Manufacturing Matters” Tour which highlights the economic output that manufacturing generates in Peoria County. Also, Mark touches on the importance of changing the perception of manufacturing, generating jobs, and the transition to machine labor in the future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 12, 2022 - Mark Denzler of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association joined Byers and Co to talk about going to Washington DC with Illinois businesses and the governor in support of the CHIPS and Science Act and what its passing could mean for the state. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senator Suzy Glowiak Hilton, Representative Mike Halpin, and Mark Denzler of the Illinois Manufacturer's Association discuss efforts to bring jobs to Illinois through the microchip industry, in this episode of the Sound of the State.

Hour 4: Marc is joined by Mark Denzler president and CEO of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association and Secretary/Treasurer of the IMA Education Foundation to discuss the Secure American Energy resolution. FOX News Channel's Griff Jenkins provides an update from Lviv, Ukraine. KMOX Sports Director Tom Ackerman breaks down Albert Pujols' first spring training game since returning to St. Louis and the Cardinals 29-8 win.

Mark Denzler is president & CEO of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association and Secretary/Treasurer of the IMA Education Foundation. © Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bishop On Air talks with Mark Denzler of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association about the need for U.S. energy independence.

Mark Denzler joins the CIBL podcast to talk about the Illinois Manufacturers' Association. As the President and CEO of IMA, Mark has a lot to do with the success of Central Illinois makers. In this episode he shares how he and his team were involved with helping the manufacturing world through the pandemic. He also touches on how diverse the manufacturing world really is. Perhaps the most intriguing piece that we discussed was the IMA Makers Madness competition. In this competition, people can nominate their favorite Illinois-made product to be selected for the March Madness-style challenge. 64 products will be selected and will battle through the bracket to become Illinois' Coolest Product. The results are based off of public votes. Learn more at MakersMadnessIL.com

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bishop On Air on WMAY News talks with Mark Denzler from the Illinois Manufacturers' Association about federal and state vaccine mandates, and the impacts on employers and their employees.

From April 25, 2020: We've covered this novel coronavirus from many angles, focusing on the disaster response issues that make up part of national security. For this episode of the Lawfare Podcast, we have something a bit different: a case study of how pandemic control measures intersect with federalism issues and supply chain continuity and security. With a focus on what's happening in Illinois, David Priess spoke with Rob Karr, the president and CEO of the Illinois Retail Merchants Association, representing the industry employing one out of every five people in Illinois, and with Mark Denzler, the co-chair of the state's Essential Equipment Task Force and the president and CEO of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association, representing companies that employ almost 600,000 Illinoisans.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mark Denzler of the Illinois Manufacturers Association joined The Greg and Dan Show to talk about the industry that has transformed the country yet has suffered throughout the pandemic. Mark details the delays in products, the employee shortage, and more on how the manufacturing sector has been affected across the nation and globe.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Bishop talks with The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce Small Business Award winner, Mark Denzler of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association who is the recipient of the Not-For-Profit Award. Photo Credit: Ed Clark Photography See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Manufacturing Alliance Podcast welcomes back Mark Denzler, President & CEO of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association.  Throughout this show, we will be discussing what has changed over the course of the past year since Mark was last on, the Illinois manufacturing scope, energy, taxes, the effect unemployment insurance has on our industry, the current state of the supply chain, and more!  To say Mark has a plethora of knowledge is an understatement. Tune in to this week's episode to hear from one of the best in the business! Follow Mark Denzler: LinkedIn: Mark Denzler  Company: Illinois Manufacturers' Association   

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Denzler, President & CEO of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association, joins Anna to talk about his letter to Governor Pritzker that asks the governor to take steps to address the labor shortage facing manufactures and other industries as restrictions ease and the economy opens further.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Illinois Manufacturers' Association stated “Manufacturers, doctors, hospitals, schools, universities and other employers that took countless steps to keep people safe during a global pandemic deserve protection from frivolous lawsuits. These pandemic heroes should not be punished with costly lawsuits when they acted in good faith and followed rapidly changing public health guidance to protect workers and minimize the spread of the virus.” IMA President and CEO Mark Denzler joins John Howell to discuss why Illinois needs more COVID liability protections.

On Feb. 17, Gov. JB Pritzker released his proposed $41.6 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2022. To help balance the budget, the governor called for closing an estimated $932 million in what he's calling "corporate loopholes." On this episode of The CloutCast, we examine the loopholes, the governor's pitch for closing them and reactions to the proposal. Guests include the Illinois Manufacturers' Association president Mark Denzler and Niya Kelly from the Responsible Budget Coalition, who offer their perspectives on the governor's proposed budget and call to change some of the state's tax laws. 

What's the coolest thing built in Illinois? The Illinois Manufacturers' Association wants your input. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We chat about how they are adjusting to the latest mitigations  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Manufacturing Alliance Podcast, Tony Demakis sat down with Mark Denzler, President and CEO of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association. Mark has been at the forefront of keeping businesses functioning and essential during this unprecedented time. Follow Mark Denzler: LinkedIn: Mark Denzler LinkedIn: IMA Online: ima-net.org

Join Shalom Klein on his weekly radio show, Get Down To Business with guests: Mark Denzler Andrew Dennison Linda Forman