Category: News

Nic Zito, Project Manager at Rev3 Innovation Center, and Claudia Freed, Business Development and Finance Director at Technelion, were featured on NCTV17’s spotlight series. Zito explains the background and mission behind the innovation center and what services are offered. Continue reading →

Language translation and multicultural marketing agency, Technelion, provides solutions to help customers make their content available in any language, and on the platform of their choice. Claudia Freed, Director of Business Development & Finance at Technelion, explains the benefits of moving her office into Rev3, and what the future holds for the agency. Continue reading →

Written by: Anna Marie Kukec, Daily Herald Wearable technology, more connections with your house and car, and faster speeds continue to dominate the hottest technologies expected in the new year, according to suburban tech experts. As more police officers explore the use of wearable cameras in the aftermath of turmoil in various cities this year, and consumers continue to seek new ways to do old tasks, it’s easy to see how sensors and other devices will become more prominent. Continue reading →

Developing Manufacturing Career Paths

The Metro West Manufacturing Workforce Collaboration is an initiative established to develop manufacturing career paths for unemployed and underemployed people. Over the next ten years, DuPage County manufacturers will need to replace 9,000 retiring employees. The need for this initiative is both urgent and important. This workforce initiative was created with support of DuPage County, Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Alliance for Illinois Manufacturing (AIM), North Business & Industrial Council (NORBIC), Jane Addams Resource Corporation (JARC) and Career Connect DuPage. Continue reading →

Written by: Amy Liu and Benjamin Sio, www.brookings.edu As the third year of the Global Cities Initiative draws to a close, it is time to take stock of what we’ve learned from the 12 metropolitan areas that have adopted metro export initiatives and another eight that will soon release their plans. Continue reading →

Written by Greg Bedalov, President & CEO of Choose DuPage 2014 marked a banner year in economic development – not only for DuPage County, but also for the region as a whole. Economic development organizations throughout Northeastern Illinois are realizing that regionalism is the future. I’ve always said a rising tide floats all boats, and I’m honored to work with scores of professionals from all over Illinois who know that to be true as well. So as our year comes to a close, it’s an appropriate time to reflect back on our many successes. Continue reading →