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Illinois: Unveiling the Future of Digital Design and Manufacturing

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Illinois’ Tenth U.S. percent are in manufacturing, while nearly 20 percent are in the wholesale and retail sectors. Illinois Route 53, just west of Wheeling via Lake Cook and Dundee Roads, also leads to the interstate system. Wheeling prides itself on having approximately 13.5 Of those jobs, 33.5

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Dan Scott, conductor of the orchestra

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First, the Highland, Illinois-native was an assistant to the man who kept time for construction workers stationed at a coal mine in nearby Albers. Then, the local carpenters union approached Host with a deal. One of those happened in Bloomington, Illinois. The other was much closer to home, in Godfrey, Illinois.

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

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The less money that is needed to spend on gas and other work-related travel, the more money that can be spent on everything else. “In THE DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS ADVANTAGE. Four sections are now open to travelers. In 2014, consumers began to drive the economy once again as consumer confidence measures soared,” said Wilson.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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Located in the heart of Illinois; in the great Midwest; within 200 miles of metropolitan areas of Chicago, Indianapolis and St. The University of Illinois, a world leading research institution, is within one hour; and Decatur-based Millikin University provides quality offerings in a variety of disciplines.

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Illinois Revives Premier Corporate Tax Incentives

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Bruce Rauner recently signed a bill reinstating Illinois’ premier corporate tax incentive program and, some argue, could help the state edge out other Midwestern contenders for projects heavy on job creation. There are a lot of improvements,” said Todd Maisch, president and CEO of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce. Rauner said. “A

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Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards

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Top-ranked California, second-place finisher Illinois and no. Companies that manufacture or produce a product in New Mexico, non-retail service companies that export a substantial percentage of services out of state (50 percent+ of revenues and/or customer base) and certain green industries are eligible. for the first time.

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STATE INCENTIVES GUIDE

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The incentive is available for non-retail businesses engaged in commerce for profit that fall into certain categories. Uses: equipment costs, building and facilities, rent and utilities, travel, contractual services, salaries, and benefits, other operating and non-operating costs. CONNECTICUT.

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