Intersect Illinois

Global business leaders from BMO U.S., Lion Electric, Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Network, Ferrero, and UL Solutions agree: #Illinois is a great place to do business. Hear why these companies choose to #BeinIllinois. ▶ Featuring Darrel Hackett, Nicolas Brunet, Shana Kelley, Alanna Cotton, and Jennifer Scanlon. 🌟

The secret is out: the Quad-Cities is a special place to live and work. Connected by the Mighty Mississippi, the bi-state area has a rich manufacturing legacy, low cost of living, and high quality of life. As noted in Site Selection Magazine, the area's collaborative economic development approach led by the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce, workforce development, available sites, and infrastructure make it a great place for businesses to relocate or expand. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4eOu50b

Big news for Illinois: Stellantis' #BelvidereIL plant will receive $334 million from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manufacture electric vehicles. Reopening this plant will strengthen #Illinois' robust #EV ecosystem, creating hundreds of local jobs. Read about this historic milestone here: https://bit.ly/3xVPyDM

Team Illinois made a strong impression at the 2024 SelectUSA Investment Summit, the largest summit to date. 🔥 The Illinois delegation met with dozens of global business leaders to attract more #FDI to the state. Additionally, Gov. Pritzker spoke on a panel with other state governors about why Illinois leads in emerging industries. Read a recap of the event on our #BeinIllinois blog: https://bit.ly/4cCSJiW Many thanks to our partners who made #SelectUSASummit a success. Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council, Champaign County EDC, Choose DuPage, Economic Development Corporation of Decatur and Macon County, Greater St. Louis, Inc., Grundy Economic Development Council, iFAB Tech Hub, Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce, Southern Illinois Now, Will County Center for Economic Development, World Business Chicago.

⚡ The State of Illinois is committed to bolstering its #cleanenergy workforce. ☀️ This week, Gov. Pritzker announced the Climate Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program grantees. 🔋 As part of the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA), the program will expand the clean energy talent pipeline and boost diversity in clean energy trade industries. 🎓 The pre-apprenticeship program prioritizes underserved populations, aiming to eliminate barriers to accessing training and education in this growing industry. Read about this workforce investment here: https://bit.ly/3WdVnWm #BeinIllinois Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity

iFAB Tech Hub is set to receive $51M in federal funding to become the global center in #biomanufacturing. This funding will bring a wealth of local opportunities — from expanding and building lab space at the Integrated Bioprocessing Research Laboratory, ADM, and Synonym to creating new jobs. “The jobs that will come because of iFAB are a whole range of educational backgrounds, interest levels, — whether or not you care about science, there are roles for so many people in these industries," Beth Conerty with IBRL said. This The News-Gazette story breaks down the new funding: https://bit.ly/4eU5tTK

Invenergy is expanding its Chicago headquarters for the second time in a year, reflecting on the #renewable power provider's "rapid growth" and "ambitious plans." 👏 #BeinIllinois Read more in Crain's Chicago Business: https://bit.ly/4eSpLwJ

🌟 Connect with top manufacturers, explore new supply chain opportunities, and network with industry experts at #ILDefenseMfgIndustryDay, August 15th. IMEC Illinois, Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Illinois Manufacturers' Association, and the Illinois Defense Network will showcase why Illinois is a top state for this important industry. *Limited spots (priority to Illinois manufacturers already in or capable of joining the #defensemanufacturing supply chain). Register here: https://bit.ly/4bulxbG

ICYMI, Gov. Pritzker recently signed a bill package that strengthens the state's ability to attract companies in emerging industries, including #quantum, #EV, and #semiconductors. Illinois' tremendous assets, such as its infrastructure and workforce, combined with state support such as this, enable companies in high-growth industries to thrive. This Capitol News Illinois story delves into the details: https://bit.ly/4bEhbzb

We hope our followers have a happy and safe July 4th. 🎆