Category: News

Downers Grove Business, Blue Diamond Athletic Displays, Receives Metro Chicago Exports Grant

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bluediamond_v2-111Finisher medals are a symbol of hard work, dedication and accomplishment, to say the very least for some. That’s why husband and wife, Ken and Nell Posmer of Downers Grove decided to find a better solution to showcase their hard earned Medals rather than store them in a drawer. After completing the Boston Marathon, Ken decided his finisher medal was too precious to toss in the drawer with the rest. Using his engineering skills combined with Nell’s artistic talent, the two created a very unique stainless steel Medal Display to showcase Ken’s accomplishments. Continue reading →

Work begins on Wood Dale Interchange to new Route 390 O’Hare access road

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The new Route 390 western access road to O’Hare won’t be complete for two years, but work gets under way this week on the Wood Dale Road Interchange, which will provide full access to the new all electronic tollway. The $26 million interchange, part of the Elgin O’Hare Western Access Project, is scheduled to be complete by the end of 2017, according to the Illinois Tollway. It replaces the signalized intersection at Thorndale Avenue and Wood Dale Road, and provides access to Route 390 via eastbound and westbound frontage roads. Continue reading →

Letter to the Editor: Crain’s Chicago Business

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Dear Editor: This letter is in response to Joe Cahill’s September 26 column, Why McDonald’s and Walgreens need to move downtown. In the article, Mr. Cahill attempts to make the argument that McDonald’s and Walgreens would be well served by relocating to downtown Chicago. As President & CEO of Choose DuPage, DuPage County’s economic development alliance, we respectfully disagree. Continue reading →

ICSC Chicago Deal Making

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These deal making events are a great opportunity for owners, developers, retailers, brokers, lenders, municipalities, property asset managers and product and service providers to gather under one roof to exhibit, make deals and form successful business partnerships. Continue reading →

Record Year for DuPage County Tourism Revenues

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Discover DuPage For the third straight year, newly released Illinois tourism figures show DuPage County posting historic highs in annual revenues while helping boost the county’s economy. The DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is pleased to announce that DuPage County tourism expenditures continue to rise, with 2014’s revenues and tax contributions at all-time highs for the third straight year. According to the State of Illinois Office of Tourism (IOT), visitors to DuPage County contributed $2.428 billion to the state’s economy in 2014, representing a 4.8% increase over 2013. In comparison, 2013 experienced a 3.1% increase over 2012. Continue reading →

SBACNow, Rev3 to Host Suburban Venture Pitch Session

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SBACNow & Rev3 Innovation Center have teamed up to bring you the Suburban Venture Pitch Session. Join us on October 8th to see three start-up companies pitch to a prestigious panel of judges for funding and advice. This event will kick off at Rev3 for a welcome reception and happy hour. Following the Welcome Reception we will move into the NIU Naperville event hall for the main event. Continue reading →

John Carpenter Selected as President & CEO

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John CarpenterChoose DuPage, the driving force for economic development in DuPage County selected John Carpenter as the new President and CEO. Carpenter most recently served as Senior Vice President of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce where he was responsible for public policy initiatives, legislative affairs, and the execution of the strategic vision of the Chambers’ Board of Directors. Carpenter will lead Choose DuPage in its mission to establish DuPage County as a premier global business location. Continue reading →