Business Day 2020 

Wednesday, May 6

President Abraham Lincoln Springfield – a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel

701 East Adams Street, Springfield 

IMA’s Business Day offers you the opportunity to meet with your elected officials to 

drive home our message of job growth and prosperity and to help our legislators 

understand the impact of their actions on Illinois manufacturing.

 

 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

11:00 a.m. – Registration

Ballroom, DoubleTree Hotel

 

12:00 p.m. – Luncheon & Program

Panel Discussions: Graduated Income Tax, Energy, and Property Taxes

 

3:00-5:00 p.m. – Lobby Your Legislator

State Capitol

 

5:00-8:00 p.m. – Gala Reception

IMA Headquarters

 

*Cancellations must be made in writing and received by April 29.

Refunds will not be made after that date*

 

SPECIAL PANELS

Graduated Income Tax: Illinois voters will go to the ballot box in November with the opportunity to amend the Constitution to allow for a graduated income tax that is being pushed by Governor JB Pritzker and labor unions. The Illinois business community is united in opposition to the $3.5 billion tax hike. Watch both sides square off in the most closely watched political issue in the 2020 election.

Energy: In 1997, Illinois deregulated the energy marketplace saving residents and businesses billions of dollars. The competitive market and our strong energy portfolio make Illinois a net energy exporter and a low-cost state. Policymakers are again considering major changes to the structure that could impact the cost and reliability for manufacturers. This panel will focus on pending legislative issues including zero carbon emission goals, support for nuclear plants, rate formula extension, the future of coal, and more. 

Property Taxes: Illinois has the second highest property tax rates in the nation. Another blue ribbon commission has offered suggested recommendations for change while new Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi has unveiled a legislative plan that could require businesses to disclose substantial confidential information for assessment purposes that will further shift the property tax burden onto commercial and industrial taxpayers. Property taxes will be on the menu for this panel.

 

 

HOTEL INFORMATION – For hotel reservations, 

call the President Abraham Lincoln Springfield - 

a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel at (866) 788-1860 

and ask for the IMA rate.

 

CLICK HERE FOR THE HOTEL ROOM BLOCK

 

*Discounted rates are only available until April 14, 2020*

 

 

 

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Platinum Sponsor – $10,000

Join the IMA Board for a private dinner on Tuesday night and special 

meetings with lawmakers. Also includes your company name on 

promotional materials, one ad in packet, and 10 registrations to events.

 

Gold Sponsor – $5,000

Includes your company name on promotional materials, 

one ad in packet, and 10 registrations to events.

 

Silver Sponsor – $2,500

Includes your company name on promotional materials, 

one ad in packet, and 5 registrations to events.

 

Bronze Sponsor – $1,000

Includes your company name on promotional materials, 

and 2 registrations to events.

 

Supporter – $500

Includes your company name on promotional materials, 

and one registration to events.

 

 

 

For questions regarding Business Day, contact Christine Sisk at (217) 718-4213 or csisk@ima-net.org

Register Now! 

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS