ComEd’s Power System Reliability in 2014 was Company’s Second Best on Record

Delivering safe, reliable electricity is essential to Illinois’ economic growth. ComEd provides top quartile reliability and an array of innovative programs and services to 3.8 million customers across northern Illinois, representing 70 percent of the state’s population. ComEd strategically partners with state and regional development stakeholders to grow Illinois’ diverse business base. Continue reading →

West Chicago’s DuPage Business Center to welcome DS Containers

DuPage Business Park DS Containers

An exciting new development will soon break ground at the DuPage Business Center in West Chicago. CenterPoint Properties recently announced the details of a 300,278 square foot build-to-suit distribution center for DS Containers, and City officials couldn’t be happier. The state-of-the-art facility will be situated on 14.55 acres, with the ability for future expansion. “This represents a major investment in our community and the City looks forward to working with all parties to ensure a first-rate development experience. We look forward to celebrating a ground-breaking later this month and to welcoming DS Containers to our business community,” said Mayor Ruben Pineda.

 

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Office Space for Today’s Workforce

At CityGate Centre, located in northwest Naperville, you can find a place created for today’s workforce – urban, swanky, and accommodating. This Class-A office space currently houses the global headquarters for Calamos Investments, the four-diamond Hotel Arista, and a myriad of dining options. All of this nestled in a quiet campus you would never realize is adjacent to both Route 59 and I-88. Continue reading →

ComEd and Schneider Electric Partner to Deploy Green Button Connect My Data

ComEd program puts power in customers’ hands to share their energy usage data. CHICAGO (May 18, 2015) – ComEd is joining forces with Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management, to deploy Green Button Connect My Data in northern Illinois. ComEd is among the first utilities to roll-out Green Button Connect My Data, which allows customers to authorize third-party service providers to receive direct access to their energy usage analytics via the Green Button functionality. Continue reading →

Reaching Into the Global Market: Export Seminars for Small Manufacturers

Metro Chicago metal manufacturers exported over $11 billion last year. Exports have grown 7% annually since 2012. Is your business ready to export to high growth markets abroad? Today’s global economy is more complex and integrated than ever before. New technologies and rising costs abroad are creating new export opportunities for American metal fabricators and machinery manufacturers. Continue reading →