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. 🌟

Clean energy production and manufacturing and electric vehicles are key priorities in Illinois' new Economic Growth Plan, a five-year roadmap developed by Gov. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Key takeaways about #cleanenergy and #EVs in the plan include: ☀️ Investments in renewable energy sources, including wind and solar ⚡ Enhanced infrastructure with upgrades that promise enhanced efficiency and access to renewable resources and energy storage 🔋 Incentives that drive innovation including the historic Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) and Reimagining Energy and Vehicles (REV) “We’re leveraging our natural advantages such as our central location, abundant fresh water, and fertile soil, while building on our hard-won advantages like our massive clean energy production, world class educational and research institutions, and our talented, highly educated workforce.” Read our #BeinIllinois blog for additional insights about how Illinois plans to grow in these critical industries: https://bit.ly/4fxFSzC

We are excited to announce that Chicago Quantum Exchange CEO Kate Waimey Timmerman is joining our board of directors. As a leader at the intellectual hub that advances the science and engineering of #quantum information, Kate will serve as a valuable advisor in our efforts to attract companies in this burgeoning industry. Read more in our press release: https://bit.ly/3YTUkfK #BeinIllinois

We welcome Northwestern University President Michael Schill to our board of directors. The leader of one of the country's premier academic institutions, President Schill will bring a depth of expertise in fields from biosciences to environmental sustainability. His addition to the board will enhance our efforts to showcase Illinois' position as a premier global business destination. More about this appointment: https://bit.ly/3YTUkfK #BeinIllinois

We are pleased to welcome Greg Case to our board of directors. As CEO of Aon, Greg leads the organization to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world and in the communities where its 60,000 employees live and work. We look forward to leveraging Greg's expertise in our efforts to attract jobs and investment to Illinois. Read about his appointment here: https://bit.ly/3YTUkfK #BeinIllinois

ICYMI: Google released new renderings of Chicago's Thompson Center, its soon-to-be new Midwest HQ. 👀 🏙️ Take a look at the iconic postmodern building that will feature: ✔️ Seamless access to transit connecting to Chicago’s diverse talent pool ✔️ Soaring 17-story atrium ✔️ Proximity to a new generation of businesses and retail in the LaSalle Street corridor ✔️ Adaptive reuse that helps businesses meet sustainability targets Explore the bold project: https://bit.ly/4ftOVBq #BeinIllinois

Learn more about how Illinois is advancing in next-generation technology during Crain's Chicago Business' Most Innovative Companies Breakfast on Nov. 13. 🌟 The event will feature Intersect Illinois Chairman John Atkinson and a panel discussion with Betsy Ziegler of 1871, Chris Gladwin of Ocient and Kate Waimey Timmerman of the Chicago Quantum Exchange. The group will discuss breakthroughs that will impact the region, from #EV production to #AI and #quantum computing. 🎟️ Register by Nov. 11: https://bit.ly/4fzDDMe

During a recent #TeamIllinois trade mission to Japan, Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced that Sysmex America, Inc. will invest $20.6M to expand in Illinois. "These are exactly the kinds of results we set out to achieve through the delegations, as this investment will create 110 new, full-time jobs in addition to retaining nearly 550 existing jobs in the state," said Intersect Illinois Chairman John Atkinson in a Crain's Chicago Business Q&A. Read more insights about how telling the #WhyIllinois story helps generate #FDI: https://bit.ly/3NK3o08

The University of Chicago recently launched the UChicago Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth to combat climate change and create new opportunities for sustainable growth. 🚀 With plans to hire 20 faculty members in the next five years, the first-of-its-kind institute will serve students across disciplines — from law to materials engineering to #AI. "This is our moment to leverage our history and distinctive strengths to uncover the ways for humanity to achieve sustainable growth while also addressing accelerating climate change impacts," said Paul Alivisatos, UChicago President and Intersect board member. More about this unique effort: https://bit.ly/4ee5uQK

We’re thrilled to officially welcome Christy George as Intersect Illinois’ new President and CEO! From serving as Executive Director of the Chicago 2024 Host Committee to Governor Pritzker’s First Assistant Deputy Governor for Budget & Economy, Christy is ready on day one to help lead efforts to expand opportunities for business in every corner of our state. She joins fellow #TeamIllinois leaders in the Governor’s Office and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to continue building momentum around Illinois as a global destination for business. Another reason why it’s great to #BeinIllinois. Learn more about Christy and this exciting new chapter: https://bit.ly/3AmVx5F