This month’s newsletter goes in-depth on the business decisions driving companies like Sysmex, Hollister, AbbVie, Medline, CDW, Baxter, Real Wheels and ACCO Brands to expand in Lake County. Also, meet Jim McConoughey, the new Director at the College of Lake County’s Manufacturing Alliance. We discuss how the Manufacturing Alliance will drive innovation and workforce development.
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Rosalind Franklin University’s Helix 51 biomedical incubator celebrated five years of operations with the entry of five new companies, bringing the roster of startups to twelve, including its first international representative. Hear from Michael Rosen to discover why so many growing biotech companies choose to be in Lake County. Also, tap into talent with initiatives like the new Career Navig8 and the many offerings coming up at the College of Lake County for Manufacturing Month this October. And finally, enjoy a recap of our recent Invested Together event.
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Lake County and Chicagoland are at the top of the charts for biopharma clusters and exporting in the U.S. See why, and go behind the scenes of booming nonprofit GiveNKind – a company that has grown 92% in the last year. Also, meet Ty Kovach, the Executive Director at the Lake County Forest Preserve District, and see how businesses are pitching in to protect open space and preserve Lake County’s legacy.
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Our 2023 Annual Report is extremely positive, and includes updates on recent project wins, a list of notable employers, and our progress on important initiatives. It has been exciting to celebrate the cumulative impact of our work. Over the last 5 years alone—LCP fueled a whopping $1.2 BILLION in direct capital investment, drove the creation of 4,445 new jobs, and kept 4,739 existing jobs in our community. Our project pipeline remains robust. We are managing 39 projects, primarily in the industries of advanced manufacturing, life science, data, and sustainable energy. Our involvement with the Greater Chicagoland Economic Partnership is also opening up new business attraction opportunities. The conversations that we are having with business leaders are very optimistic, and we expect to see continued growth and investment in the back half of the year.
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In the first half of 2024, LCP has celebrated huge business wins including investments made by Medline, Valent BioSciences, OCM and T5 Data Centers. This newsletter does a deep dive of recent stories and metrics, and also highlights the changing face of healthcare in Lake County. Plus, meet local entrepreneur and career pathways evangelist Sue Dickson as she talks about her innovative program, Give Me 10.
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LCP joined local officials in celebrating major expansions in Lake County – including Valent BioSciences in Libertyville and T5 Data in Grayslake. Also, we’re recapping the powerful stories that emerged from our Big Event, and showcasing our award winner, Josh Fischer at Fischer Paper Products.
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Business growth is in full force this month, and Chicagoland is once again ahead of the trends. Get the latest on Smalley Steel Ring’s expansion, our thoughts on the Greater Chicagoland Economic Partnership, a data dive revealing why young talent is moving to the region, your tickets to the Big Event and a Q&A with Wight & Company’s Megan Zack, who weighs in on the latest trends in sustainability.
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For an astounding 11th consecutive year, Site Selection Magazine has recognized Chicagoland’s enduring allure as a hub for business growth. Also, LCP’s in-demand annual breakfast program is back and better than ever. Join us Thursday, May 9th at the Lincolnshire Marriott for unparalleled networking and an inspirational morning focused on ways to strengthen, sustain, and leverage Lake County’s business assets. Get insights from keynote speaker and best-selling author Rajeev Kapur as well as local leaders such as Lake County Board Chair Sandy Hart, LCP Chair Steve Madden, LCP President Kevin Considine and others. Also, read GCEP’s new Annual Report, celebrate recent Lake County business headlines and meet new Board of Governors Member and President of Lake Forest College, Dr. Jill Baren.
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LCP is hitting the ground running in 2024 where economic development is concerned. This issue looks at the many accolades that Illinois has received for its workforce development, corporate investment, infrastructure, education, capital access and cost of living. We also dive into a new deep pool project proposed by Diveheart, explore what the new Made in Illinois automation grants mean for manufacturers, and review what the $8.1 million grant awarded to Rosalind Franklin University means for the school’s infrastructure, technology and training.
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We’re ending 2023 on a high note when it comes to business development in Lake County, Illinois. We capped off a record streak of job and investment growth, and this newsletter touches on the highlights, providing a bevvy of stories on life science, manufacturing and more. Plus, we celebrate Kevin Considine’s recent appointment as Vice Chair of the Greater Chicagoland Economic Partnership, and we visit with LCP Board of Governors’ Vice Chair Dan Joyce.
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