Submitted by UICO, LLC.
Lisle, Illinois – UICO, LLC celebrated its ribbon-cutting event on Friday, August 16, 2013. The ceremony was held to thank the State of Illinois for its investment in UICO, and to celebrate the expansion of the Company’s operations and workforce. Continue reading →
Lisle, Illinois- Founded in 1938 by Bertram E. Rathje and John S. Woodward, Rathje & Woodward, LLC remains committed to providing top-quality legal services to individuals, businesses and municipalities, who are in need of sound legal counsel, throughout Illinois and across the nation. Continue reading →
Lisle, Illinois- The UICO, a thriving start-up company located in DuPage County, will be holding a ribbon cutting ceremony at company’s Elmhurst headquarters and production facility on Friday, August 16, 2013. The ribbon cutting ceremony will begin at 2:30 pm following a tour that begins at 1:15 pm.
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Lisle, Ill. —Orbus Exhibit & Display Group recently announced plans to expand its operations with a 347,400-square foot building in the Union Pointe business park in Woodridge. The expansion will bring 300 jobs into DuPage County with plans to grow to 450 employees in the near future. The move is part of an expansion plan from their current facility in Bolingbrook.
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Lisle, Ill. – On Tuesday, May 7 Choose DuPage along with Ice Miller LLP and Mesirow Financial hosted the DuPage County Regional Business Outlook at Drury Lane in Oak Brook, Ill. Local business owners, government leaders and other members of DuPage County’s business community gathered to listen to insights about current regional, national and global economic conditions.
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Application Due: Varies by program year; next due date is June 13, 2013
Under the Economic Development Assistance Programs (EDAP) Federal Funding Opportunity announcement, EDA will make construction, non-construction, and revolving loan fund investments under the Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Programs. Grants made under these programs will leverage regional assets to support the implementation of regional economic development strategies designed to create jobs, leverage private capital, encourage economic development, and strengthen America’s ability to compete in the global marketplace. EDA is soliciting applications from rural and urban communities to develop initiatives that advance new ideas and creative approaches to address rapidly evolving economic conditions. For more information, visit the grant opportunity synopsis.
Governor’s Clean Water Initiative Helped Draw World’s Largest Water Pump Manufacturer to Illinois
DOWNERS GROVE – As part of his agenda to create jobs and drive Illinois’ economy forward, Governor Pat Quinn today was joined by Grundfos officials to break ground on the global water pump manufacturer’s new North American headquarters in Downers Grove, Illinois. Denmark-based Grundfos, the world’s largest water pump producer, will create 40 new jobs at the headquarters. The Illinois Clean Water Initiative – which was launched by Governor Quinn in 2012 to overhaul the state’s water infrastructure – was cited by the company as a key reason why they chose Illinois. Continue reading →
Written By: Greg Bedalov, Choose DuPage President & CEO
It’s a tried and true saying used from the board room to the class room to the football field and beyond. And it works for economic development agencies as well, especially during uncertain and challenging economic times. Working cooperatively amongst cities, counties and even states has proven time and time again to be an effective tool in growing the economy. Continue reading →
