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Illinois Hosts 52nd Annual Midwest US Japan Conference in Chicago
The State of Illinois is honored to host the 52nd Annual Midwest US Japan (MWJA) Conference, which is jointly held by the Midwest U.S.-Japan and Japan-Midwest U.S. Associations in Chicago. The MWJA Conference brings together Governors from Midwestern states as well as Japan, leading international companies, and executives. The conference serves as a unique venue […]
Governor Pritzker, LG Chem, and ADM Announce New Joint Ventures to be Located in Decatur
Pending regulatory approval, the joint ventures will manufacture ingredients for a variety of plant-based products, including eco-friendly bioplastics; project expected to create more than 125 new jobs (Decatur, IL) — Governor Pritzker along with leading global diversified chemical company LG Chem, and ADM, a global leader in nutrition and BioSolutions, today announced that pending regulatory […]
Gov. Pritzker and Tyson Foods, Inc. Break Ground on Caseyville Expansion
Tyson to invest $180 million and create 250 new jobs at expanded Caseyville facility (Caseyville, IL) Governor JB Pritzker joined Tyson Foods, Inc., as well as state and local officials, to announce a new expansion of Tyson’s Caseyville facility, which will expand the production of Hillshire Farm® and Jimmy Dean® products. The company’s commitment to […]
GAF Commercial Roofing to Locate Plant in North Peru
North America’s largest roofing manufacturer to build 450,000 Sq. Ft. plant, employ more than 70 workers. (Peru, IL) GAF, a Standard Industries company and North America’s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, has announced an $80 Million, 450,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in Peru just north of I-80 and west of Plank Road on the OmniTRAX […]
State agency helps tout Southwestern Illinois
By Dennis Grubaugh A state economic development association that has spent months studying Southwestern Illinois concludes the area is ripe for growth. Intersect Illinois is focused on bringing new businesses, jobs and investment to the state by collaborating with industry, academic, civic, and government partners to deliver a unified approach. Representatives focused intently this past […]