As used in this Act, unless the context otherwise requires:
"Alliance" means the Illinois Manufacturing Technology Alliance established pursuant to this Act;
"Board" means the Board of Directors of the Alliance;
"Executive Director" means the Executive Director of the Alliance;
"Director" means a member of the Board of Directors of the Alliance;
"Alliance Partner" means any manufacturing trade association designated as an Alliance Partner pursuant to agreement between the Alliance and such trade association;
"Funds" means the Illinois Manufacturing Technology Alliance Fund and the Alliance Fund established pursuant to this Act.
20 ILCS 3990/2