April 5, 2022 – The first-round matchups have been announced for the 2022 “Makers Madness” where Illinois manufacturers fight for your vote to see who has made the coolest thing in Illinois.
Click here to cast your vote now. There are eight matchups in the first round, which will end Sunday, April 10. Some notable “things” vying for the top spot are an ice rink chiller, an Orion Spacecraft Capsule, a Semi-Trailer designed bar, and Fruit by the Foot.
The competition shines a light on Illinois’s diverse manufacturing sector, which has played a critical role in the state and nation’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. Manufacturers are developing life-saving vaccines and treatments, producing needed personal protective equipment, keeping store shelves stocked with important goods and nutritious foods, and powering our homes and businesses.
Visit the link to vote on the different matchups to make sure the deserving winner moves on.
