Rep. Mazzochi Wins Award, Supports Critical Technology and Manufacturi

Westmont, IL… State Representative Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) recently received recognition for her pro-job growth legislative record from the Technology and Manufacturing Association.

“A state can’t have good jobs for people across a wide range of educational and experience levels without a robust manufacturing sector,” Rep. Mazzochi said.

Mazzochi has visited with local manufacturers throughout the district. “The work that they do touches all sorts of essential functions. One manufactures valves for municipal water systems. Another creates custom automotive tools. Another applies sophisticated engineering to create specialty electronics. We want to keep these kinds of companies in Illinois.”

The Technology and Manufacturing Association (TMA) is an independent trade association committed to recognizing and promoting manufacturers as value-added producers of goods and services, and creators of high quality jobs. TMA focuses on assisting small to mid-size manufacturers in all aspects of their business. TMA recently presented Rep. Mazzochi with an award to recognize her voting record in the 102nd General Assembly in support of small and mid-size manufacturers. According to David Curtin, who represented the Association and presented Rep. Mazzochi with her award, of all the lawmakers considered on both sides of the aisle, she received the highest number of votes from the Association.

A recent study of Illinois’ economy found that manufacturing directly or indirectly supports nearly 30% of all Illinois jobs. Mazzochi reiterated that “we must support innovation, and invest in workforce development, to ensure those good jobs stay here for the next generation. This is a strong bipartisan issue, where nearly everyone can benefit.”