Google is set to open a 2,000-square-foot brick and mortar store at Oakbrook Center. This location will be Google’s fifith in the U.S. and first in the Chicagoland area. 📱 https://bit.ly/4hpqFCo
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The Illinois Department of Commerce is the State Agency that leads economic development efforts for Illinois. Our main focus is to retain and create jobs in Illinois by marketing to: * Existing businesses, encouraging them to reinvest and create more jobs for Illinois citizens; * New businesses, inviting them to relocate, invest, and create new jobs; * International companies, positioning Illinois as a global business destination for Foreign Direct Investment; * Entrepreneurs and investors, connecting resources to support their startups and ventures; and * Locally and globally, promoting Illinois as a world-class tourism and film destination. Our Department is organized into the following Offices that are laser focused on economic growth for the State of Illinois: Business Development; Community Development; Employment & Training; Energy & Recycling; Energy Assistance; Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Technology; Film; Tourism; Trade & Investment; and Urban Assistance. For more information, visit www.illinois.gov/dceo
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Studies conducted by Discovery Partners Institute have shown that enrollment at Illinois colleges for computer science programs has increased over the last decade for women! 👩💻 https://bit.ly/3YiTeJ2
Illinois computer science programs are enrolling far more women
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ICYMI: Argonne National Laboratory's new energy innovation hub is bringing industry experts from across the country together to lead on battery research. 🔋 https://bit.ly/3NDe3dh
How the Department of Energy is solidifying Chicago as a leader in battery research - Chicago Business Journal
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ICYMI: Sweden-based pharmaceutical company Immedica Pharma AB has chosen to locate its U.S. headquarters in Chicago, adding to the growing number of headquarters across Illinois. #BeinIllinois Learn more – https://lnkd.in/enyYGHsU
Swedish pharma brings on Horizon execs to launch U.S. HQ in Chicago
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DCEO is hiring! We have a variety of openings across the state, including: ✔️ Fiscal Administrator ✔️ External Requirements Compliance Tech ✔️ Program Grant Administrator ✔️ Grant Manager Apply today! https://bit.ly/3MNt2zV
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ICYMI: Japan-based medical device company Sysmex America, Inc. is expanding its operations in Illinois. The $20.6 million investment will create new jobs in the Chicagoland area. Learn more - https://bit.ly/4feOhYq
Japanese medical device maker commits $20M to grow footprint around Chicago
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ICYMI: Governor JB Pritzker spoke with Business Facilities magazine about Illinois’ economic achievements and plans to ensure that Illinois continues to be the best place to live, work and do business. #BeinIllinois https://bit.ly/3NnS7T6
Governor JB Pritzker: Illinois Is Focused On The Future
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Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity reposted this
Illinois is a premier destination for #lifesciences thanks to its world-class talent and a robust ecosystem of industry leaders, universities, and R&D institutions. A few recent stories that highlight Illinois' building momentum: 🔬 Bolstered by an Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Wet Lab Program grant, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale opened the $7.2M BioLaunch Lab dedicated to life sciences: https://bit.ly/3A8hR2L 🔬 MATTER, a Chicago-based healthcare incubator, is leading Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA)'s Digital Health Hub to support the development and commercialization of next-gen digital health technologies: https://bit.ly/3BLlZ9y 🔬 Northern Illinois University landed a $40M gift to help fund a $87M healthcare and tech-focused hub: https://bit.ly/3zPoOpB 🔬 Sysmex America, Inc., a subsidiary of Japan-based Sysmex Corporation and maker of medical devices, announced a $20.6M investment that will add 110 full-time jobs to its Northeastern Illinois presence: https://bit.ly/4dyfT9z 🔬 Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Network hosted the first-ever Chicago BioEngineering Conference, converging hundreds of the brightest minds in #bioengineering: https://bit.ly/3zN7TUE Learn more about why Illinois is well-positioned for life sciences in our #BeinIllinois blog: https://bit.ly/4dLZQW0
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As part of its nationwide expansion, BrightFarms opened its 2nd greenhouse in Yorkville with increased capacity for the growth of produce, advanced technology & various employment opportunities. 🥬 #BeInIllinois https://bit.ly/48gP74x
BrightFarms opens second Illinois greenhouse, plots nationwide expansion of hydroponic salad greens it sells in grocery stores
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Chicago-based startup Coldcart is expanding its operations to reduce costs and decrease the spoilage of perishable food deliveries. 🥕 https://bit.ly/4ePBg7K
How Chicago startup Coldcart is working to make shipping perishables easier - Chicago Business Journal
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