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Thursday, July 22, 2021Illinois Export News
News for Illinois Exporters Illinois Trade Events and Opportunities Below is a list of upcoming international trade events, which our office is organizing or co-sponsoring/supporting. We hope that you will be able to join us for at least one of them. Connect with us on social media @USCommercialSvc for our latest updates and resources. If you have any questions or would like to share helpful resources, please connect with us. We look forward to working with you
Monday, July 19, 2021Global Customers are Waiting for Your Business
Global Customers are Waiting for YouExporting might seem like reaching for the moon with customers thousands of miles away or speaking another language. In reality, they are closer than you think, and luckily, you have your own Mission Control to provide guidance as you move along your export journey. With 95% of the world's consumers and two-thirds of all purchasing power are located outside the United States, if you are not exporting then you’re reaching just a small share of potential customers. Go
Friday, July 16, 2021Elgin Police Department transparency website receives special achievement award
For immediate release, July 16, 2021Elgin Police Department transparency website receives special achievement award ESRI recognizes Elgin Police Department transparency website with a 2021 Special Achievement in GIS (SAG) awardElgin, IL - The Elgin Police Department (EPD) is a recipient of a 2021 Special Achievement in GIS (SAG) Award for its transparency website. This prestigious award is given to user
Thursday, July 15, 2021Illinois Department of Revenue Issues Automatic Tax Refunds to Thousands of Unemployment Benefit Recipients
Illinois Department of Revenue Issues Automatic Tax Refunds to Thousands of Unemployment Benefit Recipients Illinois one of few states to auto adjust refunds for eligible taxpayers resulting in a savings of close to $1.5 million Chicago — Governor Pritzker announced today that the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) has issued automatic refunds to close to 350,000 eligible taxpayers who electronically filed their 2020 Illinois Individual Income Tax Returns prior to a newly enacted federal unemployment
Thursday, July 15, 2021Statewide Payroll Jobs Up, Small Increase in Unemployment Rate Up in June
Statewide Payroll Jobs Up, Small Increase in Unemployment Rate Up in JuneSPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate rose +0.1 percentage point to 7.2 percent, while nonfarm payrolls increased +12,500 in June, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and released by IDES. The May monthly change in payrolls was revised from the preliminary report, from -7,900 to +4,300 jobs. The May preliminary
Wednesday, July 14, 2021Colony Display acquires Braeside Displays in Antioch
Colony Display acquires Braeside Displays in Antioch ELGIN — Colony Display LLC, an Elgin-based designer, manufacturer and installer of highly customized fixtures, exhibits and displays, Tuesday announced the acquisition of Braeside Displays in Antioch. Braeside Displays is a leading independent point-of-purchase display manufacturer. The transaction was completed in partnership with Braeside’s management, the two companies said. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Founded in 1975, Braeside
Tuesday, July 13, 2021Middleby Acquires Premium Residential Appliance Brand Novy
Middleby Acquires Premium Residential Appliance Brand NovyJul. 12, 2021The Middleby Corporation (NASDAQ: MIDD) today announced the acquisition of Novy, a leading manufacturer of premium residential ventilation hoods and cooktops based in Belgium, with sales of approximately $90 million USD annually and EBITDA margins in excess of 20%. The Middleby Corporation (NASDAQ: MIDD) today announced the acquisition of Novy, a leading manufacturer of premium residential ventilation hoods and cooktops based in
Monday, July 12, 2021MKD ELECTRIC – EXPANDS CAPABILITIES THROUGH ACQUISITION OF POWERCOR SERVICES
MKD ELECTRIC – EXPANDS CAPABILITIES THROUGH ACQUISITION OF POWERCOR SERVICES MKD continues organizational growth through acquisition of leading power design and control systems integrator MKD Electric, along with their partners Hastings Equity Group, are excited to announce the acquisition of Powercor Services. Powercor, a power design and control systems integrator, enables MKD Electric to expand their capability offering to clients across the nation, and allow them to continue to solidify their
Monday, July 12, 2021FVO Welcomes Back Rheumatologist
Fox Valley Orthopedics is pleased to welcome back Dr. Raheem Nazeer to their team of physicians. Dr. Nazeer is a board-certified rheumatologist who manages and treats rheumatic diseases. He is currently accepting new patients at Fox Valley Orthopedics’ Barrington, Elgin and Geneva locations.Dr. Nazeer received his Doctor of Medicine from Rush Medical College, Chicago, and completed his residency at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center, Chicago. He is a Fellow at the American College of
Friday, July 09, 2021IDPH Adopts CDC COVID_19 Prevention School Guidance
Illinois Department of Public Health Adopts CDC COVID-19 Prevention School Guidance Guidance emphasizes the COVID-19 prevention strategies most important for in-person learning SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is fully adopting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated guidance for COVID-19 Prevention in Kindergarten (K)-12 Schools released today. “Our goal is to protect the health of students, teachers, and staff so that in-person learning can resume as
Thursday, July 08, 2021Illinois' Second Ratings Upgrade
Gov. Pritzker Hails Illinois’ Second Ratings Upgrade in Recent Days and the First in Two Decades from S&P Global Ratings S&P Cites “Demonstrated Operational Controls” in Upgrading State’s General Obligation Bonds, Met Pier Bonds and Build Illinois Bonds Second Upgrade Follows Moody’s Upgrade and Fitch’s Improved Outlook to Positive SPRINGFIELD – Governor JB Pritzker hailed the state’s improved bond rating from S&P Global Ratings on Thursday, the second such rating upgrade in recent days. The
Wednesday, July 07, 2021THE PROPHET Feature Film to Screen at First UMC Elgin
LOCAL FEATURE FILM TO SCREEN AT FIRST UMC ELGIN Mark Iverson, the writer, and director of the movie "For Prophet", is a longtime member of Our Saviour's United Methodist Church in Schaumburg and has known Elgin District Superintendent Rev. Murph-Heath most of his life. Filming took place at Our Saviour's and First UMC in Elgin, as well as at several locations throughout Elgin. The screening will take place in Rogers Hall on the lower level of First UMC Elgin, 216 E. Highland Ave., Elgin. No tickets
Wednesday, July 07, 2021EIGERLab News for July
July 1, 2021 EIGERlab serves the region with leading edge business and engineering support services targeting physical and digital product-based initiatives. Whether you're a new or existing entrepreneur, inventor, start-up or an existing company interested in innovation, EIGERlab is a regional resource for commercialization and
Wednesday, July 07, 2021Slupik and Associates, Ltd. joins PKF Mueller
SLUPIK AND ASSOCIATES, LTD. JOINS PKF MUELLER Mueller & Co., LLP dba PKF Mueller, a Chicago area-based Certified Public Accounting and Business Advisory firm, has announced today that they have acquired Slupik and Associates, LTD., a Naperville, IL-based Certified Public Accounting and wealth management firm, effective July 1, 2021. Slupik and Associates staff will be operating under the PKF Mueller name and will continue to serve clients from their Naperville location. “Slupik and Associates is a highly
Wednesday, July 07, 2021CASA Kane County Seeking Volunteers
CASA Kane County, a local nonprofit that advocates for the best interests of abused and neglected children in court, has seen a dramatic increase in cases since the pandemic. The rise has been so great that for the first time in the organization's history, CASA does not have enough volunteers to serve every foster child in the system. CASA is inviting individuals who might be interested in becoming a CASA volunteer to attend a virtual information session to learn more about the role. The victims CASA
Friday, July 02, 2021Elgin Symphony Orchestra Announces 2021-22 Season
Elgin Symphony Orchestra Announces 2021-2022 Season July 1, 2021 The Elgin Symphony Orchestra is excited to announce the return of concerts to the Hemmens Cultural Center in Elgin, the Raue Center in Crystal Lake and the North Shore Center for the Performing Arts in Skokie as the Symphony reveals its 2021-22 season. Subscription sales and renewals begin July 6, 2021 online at www.ElginSymphony.org, or by phone at 847-888-4000 or in person at the ESO box office, 20 S. Grove St., Elgin, Ill, between 10
Friday, July 02, 2021Hopp Accounting July News - Curtailing Cryptocurrency Tax Surprises
Hopp Accounting & TaxYou are subscribed as cgieske@elginchamber.comJuly 2021 News Update from www.hoppcpa.comJuly 2021 Update - Curtailing Cryptocurrency Tax Surprises & A Tax Quirk of Being a Business PartnerCurtailing Cryptocurrency Tax SurprisesAs investing in Bitcoin, Dogecoin and other cryptocurrencies becomes increasingly popular, investors need to understand the potential tax ramifications. Unlike traditional currency, the IRS views cryptocurrency as property for federal income tax purposes and even
Friday, July 02, 2021U-46 to provide school supplies to PreK and elementary students
School District U-46 will provide school supplies to PreK and elementary students June 29, 2021 Dear Parents and Guardians of U-46 Elementary Students, Before you start back-to-school shopping, we wanted to remind you that School District U-46 will provide all required school supplies for students in PreK through 6th grade for the 2021-22 school year. We hope this initiative will help relieve some of the financial burden on families as we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Those supplies will be
Thursday, July 01, 2021Ecker Center News for July
Ecker News Read about our news and latest updates. Summer is finally here! One of the many benefits of summer is the positive effect that it has on many people's mental health. The sun gives us more vitamin D, which raises energy levels and simply makes us feel happier. Studies show that spending time outside is also a healthy way to relieve stress. So plan a walk and get some fresh air after a long day and give your mental health a positive boost! Scroll down to the
Thursday, July 01, 2021Hanover Township July News
July 2021 eNewsletter Register for Backpacks!Hanover Township's Annual Backpack Distribution will take place Monday, August 2 through Wednesday, August 11 for Township residents. Backpack Distribution will take place at the Astor Avenue Community Center (7431 Astor Avenue, Hanover Park). Backpacks available while supplies last.Backpacks filled with school supplies will be offered to students in grades K - 8.Please complete the form below to register for the
Thursday, July 01, 2021Illinois Ranks#1 in Site Selection Magazine's Annual Sustainability Rankings
ILLINOIS RANKS #1 IN SITE SELECTION MAGAZINE’S ANNUAL SUSTAINABILITY RANKINGSState tops the nation as most sustainable location for site selection SPRINGFIELD -- Illinois tops the nation in Site Selection magazine’s annual ranking of the top locations for sustainable development, released today. The state moves up from the third spot in the 2021 report, which combines standard green metrics such as LEED-certified buildings, renewable energy use and green building incentives with measures such as the
Wednesday, June 30, 2021Centro Connections for July
Centro ConnectionsA monthly update from Centro - June 2021 Upcoming Events July 5 - Closed for Independence Day Mondays - Taking Control of Your Diabetes - A Virtual SeminarTuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays - Emergency Food Pantry Change of Carpentersville Location A new address for our satellite
Wednesday, June 30, 2021Elgin Symphony Orchestra announces new Executive Director The Elgin Symphony Orchestra (ESO) welcomes Marc Thayer as executive director effective July 1. He was selected following a nationwide search
The Elgin Symphony Orchestra (ESO) welcomes Marc Thayer as executive director effective July 1. He was selected following a nationwide search involving dozens of candidates. Thayer comes from the Symphony New Hampshire, where he has led the organization since 2016. An accomplished violinist, he has performed and taught around the world in his previous roles with the Association of American Voices, the American Music Abroad Program for the United States Department of State, and the Whim Estate Historical
Tuesday, June 29, 2021Local business leader Yaneth Medina promoted to president of Elgin State Bank
Elgin State Bank, part of the Wintrust Community Banks family, announced the promotion of Yaneth Medina to president. In this expanded role, she is responsible for overseeing budget planning, loan growth, and maximizing revenue in the Elgin market area for the bank’s parent charter, St. Charles Bank & Trust Company, N.A. “Having this leadership role at this level is quite an honor,” Medina said. “My passion has always been to help others, whether personally or professionally. I’m excited to lead
Monday, June 28, 2021Large Illinois Businesses to Report Equal Pay Information Beginning Next Year
Pritzker Administration Announces Large Illinois Businesses to Report Equal Pay Information Beginning Next Year Legislation Will Affect Employers with 100 or more Employees SPRINGFIELD – Following Governor Pritzker’s signature of SB1847, businesses with 100 or more employees will be required to provide the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) with details about its workers and their pay beginning in 2022. The forthcoming change will require qualifying, private employers to submit information in line with
Wednesday, May 26, 2021What Employers Need to Know About the American Rescue Plan Act
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), also referred to as the COVID-19 Stimulus Package, is commonly known for providing a third round of stimulus payments to eligible adults. However, the American Rescue Plan Act also has implications for employers and their employees regarding workforce management and the implementation of COVID-19 workplace policies and procedures. As your HR experts, we’ve reviewed the law and what it means for you, your business, and your employees. Here’s our breakdown of the key
Wednesday, May 12, 2021Seeing blue: New EV charging station signs to appear soon along Illinois interstates
Seeing blue: New EV charging station signs to appear soon along Illinois interstates Seven corridors will have the signs directing travelers to alternative fuel locations SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that new signs will start appearing along interstate corridors, guiding motorists to charging stations for electric vehicles. The signs are part of a national effort to promote alternative fuels that will also spark economic activity in Illinois communities and
Tuesday, April 20, 2021Sanfilippo Helps Prepare Summit Students for the Workforce
COVID restrictions prevented Summit School’s students from interning onsite at John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. (JBSS) this school year. It did not, however, prevent the company from continuing its partnership to help prepare students for the world of employment. LaSalle Crosby, an HR Generalist in JBSS’ corporate office, teamed up with Summit School to provide a virtual, four-week intensive employment preparation seminar series for Summit's seniors. Crosby, who is also a part-time adjunct professor at
Tuesday, February 16, 2021Illinois Set to Enact New Law Limiting Criminal Convictions in Employment Decisions
Illinois has long limited employers from considering the criminal history of an applicant or employee in making employment decisions. The Illinois Human Rights Act prohibits employers from considering an employee’s arrest history, for example. In recent years, Illinois’ “Ban the Box” law disallows employers from asking about criminal convictions prior to a job offer or before a candidate is selected for an interview and, therefore, assumed to be otherwise qualified for the position in question. Now,
