Resource Category: Talent

$1.7 BILLION in new investment & companies hiring 2 years ahead of schedule? When we say we’ve never been busier, we mean it! Our latest newsletter gives just a few recent examples of why economic growth in Lake County is on a massive upswing: Fortune Brands Innovations is crushing goals, hiring 400+ people two years ahead of schedule at their new HQ in the Village of Deerfield, Illinois, Belle Aire Creations is fueling manufacturing growth with a major expansion – the company’s third in Lake County in recent years, counting investments in the Village of Libertyville and Round Lake Beach, Artslink North – spearheaded by Visit Lake County – is recognizing the value of culture as an economic asset, and making it easier for people to enjoy arts in the community, and LCP’s new Director of Strategic Initiatives, Steve DeBretto, is leveraging his experience and close connections with partners to close the housing gap for local workers, strengthen the talent pipeline between schools and businesses, and improve transportation options in the region.

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Lots of groundbreakings in North Chicago! AbbVie gathered to celebrate its $195 million investment to expand a manufacturing facility and create new jobs. Officials also gathered to mark the start of the Sheridan Crossing revitalization project, which will transform 40-acres into a vibrant mixed use development. Also, go behind the scenes of Lake County’s economic development winning streak to see how top tier talent, education, infrastructure, global connectivity and strategy are fueling major growth in the community. We also check in with CLC to get the latest on Manufacturing Month, and pop over to Visit Lake County for a Q&A with president Maureen Riedy. She shares her perspective on the evolution of tourism initiatives in Lake County.

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AbbVie has announced a major expansion in North Chicago, where the company intends to invest $195 million to expand its manufacturing facility. Lake County’s status as a top 10 county in the country for economic development has caught the attention of The Chicago Tribune. After an extensive site selection process across Illinois, Farm Foundation chose Lake County for its new Innovation and Education Campus. Learn about opportunities to connect with nonprofits, tap into manufacturing career pathway programs, and meet Jim Connell, the Executive Director of Community Programs at the College of Lake County who is overseeing the Manufacturing Alliance.

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Lake County and Illinois continue to top the charts – coming in as one of the top counties and states to do business within the entire United States. Also, do a deep dive in to the biggest wins of 2024 with our new Annual Report. See how local public sector leaders are leveraging our quarterly workshop series to drive economic growth, and hear from new board member Lisa Dziekan as she opines on the latest regional development trends.

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This month, we’re celebrating a ton of business news. Illinois has climbed the ranks, coming in #5 in the Site Selection Magazine Prosperity Cup Rankings. Three Squared Biosciences is celebrating growth too, with the company announcing it has surpassed its seed financing target and is accelerating towards key milestones. Plus, Crain’s Chicago Business and the Chicago Tribune are taking note of rapid business growth and new business openings in Lake County. Also, new Lake County Partners Board Chair Dan Joyce sits down with us for his first Q&A about plans for his tenure.

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We’re celebrating Vantive’s decision to invest $23 million to expand in Deerfield and create new jobs. We’re also recapping another successful Big Event, which awarded the accomplishments of Fortune Brands Innovations and Dr. Michael Karner. We also explore the many reasons why real estate of all kinds is thriving in Lake County. Plus, we honor and thank our outgoing Board Chair Steve Madden, highlighting his achievements in a personal Q&A.

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Lake County delegations are attracting international business. Our latest newsletter explores recent trips to Japan and Mexico, and we sit down with World Business Chicago president & CEO Phil Clement to discuss the strategy for the Greater Chicagoland Economic Partnership. Also, explore the new Patriot Wellness Center at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire. Discover upcoming grant and event opportunities, including our legendary Big Event.

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2025 is already well underway with huge economic development news. Chicagoland has been named the #1 U.S. location for corporate relocation and investment for the 12th consecutive year. Our president and CEO Kevin Considine has been appointed the Chair of the Greater Chicagoland Economic Partnership. The Chicago Tribune has taken note of Lake County’s flurry of activity in a recent story. We are staffing up, looking to hire 2 new positions to keep up with the action. And finally, we sit down with CMAP’s Erin Aleman to discuss recent successes in the region, and what’s next for the planning agency.

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