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Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement
Release Date: January 25, 2012 For immediate release Information received since the Federal Open Market Committee met in December suggests that the economy has been expanding moderately, notwithstanding some slowing in global growth. While indicators point to some further improvement in overall labor market conditions, the unemployment rate remains elevated.
Chicago Fed Hosts Business Development Forum
CHICAGO- Representatives of roughly 50 minority- and women-owned businesses gathered November 30 at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago (FRBC) to discuss the current economic landscape and how to grow their companies in the coming year. The half-day conference was titled “New Strategies for a New Economy,” and more than 85 business professionals attended.
State Economic Development Agency Announces Expansion of Magnum Steel Works – Coal Mining Equipment Company Expected to Create and Retain 150 Illinois Jobs Over Four Years
MT. VERNON – Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Assistant Director Dan Seals today joined local officials to announce that coal mining equipment manufacturer Magnum Steel Works, Inc.
Quinn Administration Announces New Jobs at FedEx Packaging Facility Grand Opening – New Facility Expected to Create More than 450 Jobs; State Investment Package to Bolster Private Investment
GRAYSLAKE – September 29, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today announced the opening of a new FedEx facility in Grayslake that would result in the creation of more than 450 new jobs, including managers, clerical staff, maintenance workers, drivers and more.
State Economic Director Announces Nearly $4.6 Million in Federal Funding for Infrastructure Improvements on Chicago’s South Side – Federal Funding Will Support Economic Recovery Project in Pullman Park Community
CHICAGO – Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Director Warren Ribley today highlighted $4.6 million in federal funding to make infrastructure improvements in Pullman Park, located on Chicago’s south side. Awarded through the “Ike” Disaster Recovery Program, the funding will be used to make repairs to road and sewer infrastructure leading up to the Pullman Park retail site currently under development, to be anchored by a Walmart supercenter.
Chicago Businesses Learn About Opportunities in India at Summit
CHICAGO , September 15, 2011 /CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM/ — Next Tuesday, Chicago will host one of the largest foreign delegations in the city’s history. Over 40 leaders from India’s business and government will participate in the U.S.-India Economic Summit, hosted by The Executives’ Club of Chicago in partnership with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry.
BlueStar Energy Solutions Designs "Green" LED Lighting Solution for Franklin Park Public Library to Reduce Energy Consumption
CHICAGO , Sept. 1, 2011 /CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM/ — Helping reduce energy consumption, BlueStar Energy Solutions recently designed an energy saving lighting solution for the Village of Franklin Park ‘s Public Library.
Governor Quinn Signs Law to Establish New Medical District – Roseland Community Medical District Will Generate High-Tech Jobs
ROSELAND – August 5, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation that will help the far south side of Chicago attract high-tech and medical research investments by creating the Roseland Community Medical District.
CareerBuilder’s Mid-Year Job Forecast Provides Encouraging Outlook for U.S. Job Seekers
CHICAGO , July 7, 2011 /CHICAGOPRESSRELEASE.COM/ — Will escalating energy costs impact hiring in the back half of the year? Eighty-three percent of U.S.
