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Lion Electric gives glimpse into future factory
The Lion Electric Company on Monday gave a tour of its future Joliet factory to state and federal officials who extolled the value of providing government incentives to spur the production of electric school buses and trucks.
Illinois Ranking Rises to #3 In Corporate Expansion and Relocation
Exciting news this morning shared by our state business development partner, Intersect Illinois and published by Site Selection Magazine! Illinois’ ranking improved from #4 in 2020 to #3 in 2021 for corporate expansion and relocation projects
Lion Electric’s Investment in Illinois Honored with Community Impact Award
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity nominated Lion Electric for the CiCi Award, in partnership with Intersect Illinois. Lion Electric was chosen from hundreds of nominees for the value both to the community and the economy as a whole.
Doug Pryor Delivers Economic Report to Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce
Doug Pryor shared some of the highlights and successes of Will County over the past year.
Longtime CED Leader John Greuling Honored
At the February Board of Directors meeting, longtime President & CEO of the CED, John Greuling was awarded the Frank Turk Business and Community Achievement Award.
IDOT Hosts Governor JB Pritzker Press Conference
Doug Pryor, Vice President of Economic Development with the Will County Center for Economic Development was among the speakers following Governor Pritzker’s update on these critical infrastructure projects.
Lion Electric Reaches Key Milestone With Possession Of Joliet, Illinois Production Facility And Key Management Appointments
The Lion Electric Company, a leading manufacturer of all-electric medium and heavy-duty urban vehicles, today announced that it has taken possession of its upcoming production facility in Joliet, Ill. Tenant improvement work is ongoing and the company will shortly begin the installation of critical equipment and expects the first vehicles to come off the production line in the second half of 2022.
Lion Electric shows off vehicles to officials at future Joliet factory
As work continues on the forthcoming Lion Electric Co. factory in Joliet, the company has been inviting local officials out to the location to try out the types of electric vehicles it plans to produce.
Will County sees near-record job growth in 2021
Job growth in Will County is approaching all-time highs through the end of 2021, according to a recent report. John Greuling, the president and CEO of the Will County Center for Economic Development, delivered an annual report last week recapping the state of the county’s economy.
Supply Chain Crisis Hits Home
Joliet has one of the largest inland ports in the nation. Center Point Intermodal Center (CIC) – Joliet/Elwood is the largest master-planned inland port in North America.
Happy 40th anniversary to Will County Center for Economic Development
I’m quite proud to represent CenterPoint Properties as a Will County Center for Economic Development Board member. CenterPoint has a long history with the CED and greatly appreciates its work to help businesses connect, collaborate and flourish.
Will County Center for Economic Development celebrates 40 years of supporting local businesses
Against a backdrop of a high cost of capital and one of the most severe
unemployment rates in the nation, local business leaders stepped forward with a vision to make a change that would set the region on a new economic path.
Gov. Pritzker Announces Six-Year Plan for $1.2 Billion I-80 Corridor Improvement Project
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation were joined today by local officials and community leaders to announce a six-year plan to rebuild Interstate 80 in Will County.
Cassidy Best-One Tire & Service Under Construction In Joliet
The Krusinski team will construct the precast building with 20 drive-in doors, 10 service bays and 1,000 square feet of office space.
No End In Sight For Industrial Boom As ‘OffThe Charts’ Demand Continues
Activity in the logistics and warehouse sector keeps accelerating, and construction crews seem likely to keep breaking ground on new projects no matter what obstacles appear for the rest of the economy.
40 Years Moving Will County Forward!
CED Board Member, Carmine Bottigliero, Vice President of Development with CenterPoint, a CED Sustaining Investor, recently wrote about CenterPoint’s strong ties to will County and the CED’s work including an update on the Houbolt Road Extension currently under construction off I-80 leading into the CenterPoint Intermodal Center!
I-80 bridge work in Joliet begins June 28
In the newsI-80 bridge work in Joliet begins June 28First step to major I-80 reconstruction from Ridge Road to U.S. 30 CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that a $48 million project to replace the eastbound Interstate 80 bridges over...
Unemployment Down and Job Creation Steady in Will County
In the newsUnemployment Down & Job Creation Steady in Will County, IllinoisAs of April, the county’s unemployment rate stood at 7%, below one year prior when it reached 16% By Alex Ortiz | ShawLocal.com Will County’s economy appears to be on solid footing as it...
CED 2021 Eye Opener
The Eye Opener, the CED’s mid-year briefing on key developments, initiatives, and economic indicators in Will County was held virtually with more than 150 participating. The presentation offered insight as to what is ahead for the region-from infrastructure improvements to industries poised for growth.
Lion Electric Job Plans Detailed
In the newsLion Electric Job Plans DetailedBus, truck manufacturer plans to start production in late 2022 with 324 workers Bob Okon – ShawMedia.com The Lion Electric Company plans to begin taking applications before the end of this year at its future Joliet plant,...