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Posted: November 13, 2024
Convo with a Congressman: Science, Tech & the Chicagoland Economy

Why do smarter algorithms often require more energy, and how is that reshaping the Chicagoland economy? On our new podcast episode, we sit down with Illinois Congressman Bill Foster to talk AI, economics and more.
Read MorePosted: October 2, 2024
CyrusOne Breaks Ground on New Data Center

The new data center campus in Aurora, which consists of two buildings totaling 446,000 square feet, will serve local communities and national networks through the creation of state-of-the-art digital infrastructure solutions.
Read MorePosted: August 20, 2024
DuPage County’s Smartest Workplaces: 2024

This year, we’re continuing our tradition of featuring some of the smartest workplaces in DuPage County, Illinois. As you’re about to see, all the workplaces here are fantastic. But what makes them stand out is that they’re designed, first and foremost, for people. See who made the list…
Read MorePosted: February 10, 2025
ComEd Announces $100 Million in EV Rebates Now Available to Boost Charging and EV Adoption Across Northern Illinois

ComEd expands funding in 2025 to help remove barriers to EV adoption and to boost EV charging availability throughout the region.
Read MorePosted: February 5, 2025
Breakfast with the Chair: Higher Education and Workforce Development in a Digital World

DuPage County business leaders gathered on Wednesday, February 5th at Inland Real Estate Group for a roundtable discussion on education and the evolving digital landscape.
Read MorePosted: February 5, 2025
Business Leaders Gather for Local and Economic Outlook at Deep Dive DuPage

Hosted on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at Hotel Arista, Deep Dive DuPage brought local leaders together to explore the issues that matter most. How are national trends impacting DuPage businesses? What’s the story behind the headlines? Where’s our economy heading next, and how can you be ready?
Read MorePosted: February 3, 2025
Energy Efficiency and Electrification Grants Available to Businesses in Illinois

The Illinois Green Business Association has partnered with Intuit, the maker of Quickbooks, and the Green Business Engagement National Network (GBENN) to offer energy efficiency and electrification grants up to $1,000 for 45 businesses in Illinois!
Read MorePosted: January 16, 2025
Small Business Capital & Infrastructure Grant Program

Grant applications are now open and being accepted through April 7, 2025 for the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity’s OE3 Small Business Capital and Infrastructure Grant Program. These grants will provide funding to small businesses owned by Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Individuals (SEDI) or Very Small Businesses (VSBs) with 25 or fewer permanent full-time employees.
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