Remove 2015 Remove Chicago Remove Retail Remove Union
article thumbnail

Illinois: Unveiling the Future of Digital Design and Manufacturing

Business Facilities

L ast year, Chicago celebrated the highly anticipated grand opening of the new UI Labs Digital Manufacturing and Design Innovation Institute (DMDII) on Goose Island. Last year’s groundbreaking on the project was an exciting one for Goose Island, which is quickly becoming known as an important tech hub within Chicago.

article thumbnail

Centers of Technology: The Future Is Now

Business Facilities

CHICAGO AIMS FOR THE TOP OF THE TECH CHART. Chicago is rising up in ranks to become the next big place for technology innovation. Chicago’s Digital Manufacturing and Design Institute (DMDII), has partnered with McKinsey & Co. Chicago’s Digital Manufacturing and Design Institute (DMDII), has partnered with McKinsey & Co.

professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Logistics: On the Road, Water or Rails…or in the Air — AGAIN

Business Facilities

T he Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals’ (CSCMP) released its 26th Annual State of Logistics (SoL) Report® in June 2015. Chicago is the nation’s rail hub that connects six of the seven class one railroads. per square foot, lower than the Chicago Market average of $4.84. supply chain. Asking rental rates are $4.70

Roads 41
article thumbnail

Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Located in the heart of Illinois; in the great Midwest; within 200 miles of metropolitan areas of Chicago, Indianapolis and St. Union Pacific and Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway are among those serving the state and provide transportation of raw materials and finished products throughout the nation. a total of 31,900 route miles.

article thumbnail

Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

Business Facilities

Construction officially started on the $600-million facility in April 2013 and aircraft assembly is planned to begin in 2015, with a targeted 2016 delivery of its first A320 jetliner. Lexington is a diversified growth engine for health and educational services, technology, retail trade, and manufacturing. According to Maryland Gov.

Metro 111
article thumbnail

Feature Story: Public-Private Partnerships – An Alliance For Progress That Works

Business Facilities

The overall winner will be announced in October 2015. Less Taxing,” aired for six months in the NY/NJ/CT, Boston and Chicago markets. Navy Federal Credit Union, Bristol-Myers Squibb and Deutsche Bank. The campaign, built on the tagline of “Life. million in capital investment. According to a report by Washington, D.C.

Florida 68
article thumbnail

Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities Rankings Report

Business Facilities

SL Tennessee will begin construction in August 2014 with a goal of being fully operational by April 2015. Earlier this year, the Chicago-based aircraft giant came close to moving its primary 787 assembly facility from the Seattle area to Salt Lake City [a last-minute union deal kept the plant in WA].

Louisiana 111