How you could help!

SME CHICAGOLAND  Chapter 5 exists to support Manufacturing and

Education in the nine county area surrounding Chicago. Become a member!

Help us help them! Donate your time and/or money.

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How can you help?

Children and Teens are the future - they need help to make it in Technology! 

 

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Volunteer your time, become a member of SME Chicagoland and give back to Manufacturing.

 

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About us

SME Chicagoland Chapter 5 is a not-for-profit 501c3 membership group made up of Manufacturing Professionals and Educators, in the Chicagoland nine county area surrounding Chicago Metropolitan Area. 

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PRIME Schools 

Members working with local High Schools and Colleges in a 9 county metro area around Chicago to accelerate their students through programs like PRIME to expand their reach, push students to higher levels, and graduate the best for Manufacturing. 

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Donated

Donated in 2023 and before to help our cause. Help us double that amount so we can do so much more.

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Member Volunteers

Our members are working to help Manufacturer's and Education link-up and accomplish common goals. 

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Our Events and tours happen at local schools and manufacturing plants throughout the 9 county area around Chicago. See our picture gallery to see how our members and volunteers operate.

High Schools Colleges Event Tours K-12 Awareness
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Help us

Volunteer your time and your company to help out today!

Donate to help!

SME Chicagoland Chapter 5 needs funds to help local schools in a nine county Chicagoland area.

You or your company can donate to our efforts - click donate here.

Volunteer Time

You can volunteer your personal time to our effort.

We have so much more work to do than we have volunteers. Sign-up today. 

Company Sponsor

Your company can sponsor SME Chicagoland Chapter 5 to support a nine county area in Chicagoland Area. Sign-up today and help us ultimately help you.

You can join anytime!

Become a volunteer

Join us today and give back to Education and Manufacturing - we need your help!

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Bob Iossi

Chairman

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Greg Sweigert

Vice-Co Chairman

Jerry Crimer
Jerry Crimer

Secretary/Treasurer

Chuck Gates
Chuck Gates

Member Educator

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Jim Michella

Member Communications & Membership

Joe Arvin
Joe Arvin

Industry Relations

Corey Dahlberg
Corey Dahlberg

Industry Relations

Jim Schlusemann
Jim Schlusmann

SME.org Liaison