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City Spotlight: Elmhurst, IL

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Home to nearly 45,000 people, the City of Elmhurst offers a dynamic mix of location, rail-based transportation and business-friendly tools that make it one of DuPage County’s most attractive locales. Recently named a “Top 10 Town for Families” by Family Circle magazine, Elmhurst is ideal for your business, your family and your life. Continue reading →

Leading Global Technology Provider SKF Group Has Selected Naperville for its New Research and Development Facility Location

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International Employer to Help Create Jobs and  Economic Growth in Naperville

The City of Naperville is proud to announce that Swedish-based industrial manufacturer SKF Group has selected Naperville as the location for its new North American research and development facility. This facility is expected to create 40 full-time jobs within the next two years and an additional 40 within four years. SKF Group chose a Naperville-based site over several locations around the U.S. Continue reading →

Aurora, Illinois Announces New Grant Program

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New Downtown Finish Line Grant Program to Assist in Downtown Aurora Building Rehabilitation

(Aurora, IL) – Seize the Future Development Foundation, Aurora’s economic development public/private partnership, announced today The Finish Line Downtown Grant Program, a new grant program to provide building rehabilitation assistance to property owners in downtown Aurora. Continue reading →

DuPage County Chosen to Receive Federal Funds as a Manufacturing Community

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Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership

DuPage County is part of a regional effort named as one of 12 “manufacturing communities” in the nation by the U.S. Commerce Department. The U.S. Commerce Department’s Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership initiative is part of the federal effort to support job creation and accelerate manufacturing growth. Continue reading →

Fifth Annual DuPage County Regional Business Outlook Event a Success

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 LISLE, IL, May 22, 2014 — “Corporations are willing to put money into their business,” Diane Swonk, Mesirow Financialaccording to Diane Swonk, chief economist and senior managing director at Mesirow Financial. “In the business community, orders are picking up as we see commitments by CEOs who want to invest in the future by replacing and not just repairing equipment.” Swonk shared her insights at the fifth annual DuPage County Regional Business Outlook. Continue reading →