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May 1, 2018
Industrial development and investment spotlighted at Chicago Industrial Properties Summit
CIP panel (L-R): Art Rendak, president at Inland Mortgage Capital, LLC; Reggie Greenwood, deputy director at Chicago Southland Economic...
Apr 28, 2018
Southland leaders pull together to promote economic development
Image courtesy of the City of Calumet City via Facebook “We all need to stand together and fight for the health of our region,” Calumet...
Apr 27, 2018
Southworks Robotics Olympics event attracts 21 high school teams for electrifying STEM competition
Southworks Robotics & Engineering Olympics at South Suburban College on April 14. The event involved six competition options that enabled...
Apr 16, 2018
Gallagher Asphalt to receive Big Shoes Award
Big Shoes Award at the Chicago Southland Economic Development Corporation’s annual program honoring outstanding business leaders in the...
Apr 9, 2018
Southland leaders give Cook County reps an earful about taxes, incentives
“Our taxes are too high,” Lynwood Mayor Eugene Williams said. Other municipal officials said they have trouble attracting businesses to...
Apr 6, 2018
Career Launch is now accepting applications for young adults program
Justice Advisory Council of Cook County; please share with your communities: The application for this summer’s Career Launch program is...
Mar 30, 2018
April 27: CSEDC Spring Quarterly Forum
Limited seating –Only 100 seats available 8:30 a.m. – Coffee and networking 9:00 a.m. – Program begins 10:30 a.m. – Program concludes...
Mar 28, 2018
State’s fee on local sales taxes is generating more money than it expected
“The reason I’m not suggesting a cap on it is because ultimately I want to eliminate it,” DeLuca said. “My goal is to have this as part...
Mar 28, 2018
Southland leaders seek exemptions from new prevailing wage requirements
Mi-Jack parent company, Lanco Group of Companies World Headquarters, is located in Homewood, just a short drive from Mi-Jack Products’...
Mar 27, 2018
April 4: Manufacturing Hiring Event in Dolton
Please share with your communities.
Mar 15, 2018
Prevailing wage requirements will deliver ‘devastating blow’ to Southland development, m
The amendment requires that businesses receiving a Class 6b, Class 8 or Class 9 property tax incentive to pay construction contractors...
Mar 12, 2018
Tribune Editorial Board – Commissioners: Shelve this Cook County job killer
Opinion from the Chicago Tribune Editorial Board: From time to time a Cook County municipality will announce the arrival of a new...
Mar 12, 2018
South Suburbs challenge Cook County on proposed change to financial incentive
They say this proposed change in construction contracts could sideline all new development in the area. Dozens of officials testified...
Mar 7, 2018
Orland Park testing interest in developing sites in its Downtown Triangle
Orland Park is testing interest among companies in developing sites in its Downtown Main Street Triangle. The effort comes after the...
Mar 2, 2018
Southland mayors and business leaders testify against Prevailing Wage Amendment that will drive busi
Photo: (L-R top): South Holland Mayor Don DeGraff, Richton Park Mayor Rick Reinbold, Country Club Hills Mayor James Ford and Dolton Mayor...
Feb 22, 2018
Opportunity Zones provide new, if flawed, community investment vehicle
The relevant bill section, titled the “Investing in Opportunity Act,” permits governors to designate low-income census tracts in their...
Feb 21, 2018
Rich Central, Rich East program helps train students for metal trade jobs
Photo courtesy of Prairie State College’s Facebook page from an Oct 2nd Manufacturing Day event. According to Rich Central High School...
Feb 14, 2018
Illinois Film Office of DCEO offers unique opportunities for filming in your communities
Film Office of the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity Illinois is home to a thriving film industry with a nationally...
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