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Greeley and Hansen’s John C. Robak Appointed to Commerce Advisory Council for the College of Commerce at DePaul University
CHICAGO , March 9, 2011 /CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM/ — John C. Robak (BS ’89), Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Greeley and Hansen, a leading environmental engineering and architectural consulting firm headquartered in Chicago , was appointed to serve on the Commerce Advisory Council for the College of Commerce at DePaul University .
More than $520 Million Invested in Illinois Broadband Since June
CHICAGO , Dec. 13, 2010 /CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM/ — Thousands more jobs will be created as a result of broadband and wireless investments throughout the state of Illinois , according to the Illinois Technology Partnership’s (ITP) second quarterly broadband investment tracker.
Consumers spend and earn more, layoffs slow
WASHINGTON – Americans earned more and spent more last month, and the number of people applying for unemployment benefits dropped last week to the lowest level in more than two years. At the same time, demand for long-lasting manufactured goods and new homes fell off.
Quinn and Brady Push Each Other’s Blagojevich Connections
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn is criticizing Bill Brady over support the state senator received from two people with ties to Rod Blagojevich.
EBay beats and raises, sees improved holiday (Reuters)
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – EBay Inc posted a better-than-expected quarterly profit and forecast stronger holiday earnings as the Internet commerce company enjoys robust growth at PayPal while striving to reinvigorate its main marketplaces unit. The company also raised its full-year revenue and profit forecast and its shares rose 7.3 percent in after-hours trading.
Audit: Ill. energy program inadequate
October 19, 2010 3:54 PM ET SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – An audit claims energy-efficiency work on homes in the Chicago area paid for by federal stimulus program money was substandard, overpriced and poorly monitored.
Illinois gives tax credit to help food firm’s move
October 19, 2010 4:44 PM ET DECATUR, Ill. – The state Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity says it will give a $15 million tax credit to a Decatur-based food processor to open a 160-job facility in a Chicago suburb.
Groupon gets $3.5 million investment from Illinois
CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn announced a $3.5 million investment package Tuesday for fast-growing online shopping company Groupon.
Sears Holdings Teams Up With Cristina Saralegui to Encourage Small Business Growth With Tu Empresa, Tu Futuro/Your Company, Your Future Grants
Spanish-language TV Icon Helps Inspire Entrepreneurs and Promote $5,000 Grants To Support Business Growth HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Oct. 18 /CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM/ — To recognize the value and importance of small business growth across the country, Sears Holdings is conducting a competition that will award four $5,000 grants to small businesses with the Tu Empresa, Tu Futuro/Your Company, Your Future grant competition starting this October through December 31, 2010.
Governor Quinn Announces $8 Million River Edge Grant to Revitalize Rockford’s Waterfront – Grant for Environmentally Challenged Areas Will Create 160 Construction Jobs and 110 Permanent Jobs
ROCKFORD – October 8, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that the state is providing an $8 million River Edge Redevelopment grant to the City of Rockford to enable the city to continue moving forward with the long-planned revitalization of Rockford’s riverfront and downtown areas.
