Illinois State House District 41 issued the following announcement on Sept. 18.
Due to his strong advocacy in the legislature on behalf of Illinois’ job creators, State Representative Grant Wehrli has been named a “Champion of Manufacturing” by the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA). Members of the General Assembly were scored on their votes on 34 different bills that were brought forward during the 101st General Assembly, and those receiving a score of 80% or higher received the award.
“Supporting our manufacturers and other businesses is critical as we try to grow Illinois’ economy and create new jobs,” said Wehrli. “As the current unfriendly business climate in our state continues to drive manufacturing and other jobs to other states, supporting the bills included in the IMA package is a solid step toward turning that around. It’s an honor to be recognized for my work in this area.”
Upon announcing the award recipients, IMA President & CEO Mark Denzler said, “Manufacturers in DuPage and Will Counties have a strong champion in Grant Wehrli. He understands the importance of a strong manufacturing economy. He supported the reinstatement of the Manufacturers Purchase Credit, the elimination of the Corporate Franchise Tax and the creation of the Blue Collar Jobs Act, which collectively resulted in a $300 million tax cut for employers. He also voted against several costly and burdensome taxes and regulations.”
The IMA is a not-for-profit trade association for Illinois manufacturers. Founded in 1893, it is the oldest and largest statewide manufacturing trade association in the United States. The IMA’s mission is to strengthen the economic, social, environmental and governmental conditions for manufacturing and allied enterprises in the state of Illinois, resulting in an enlarged business base and increased employment.
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