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Congresswoman Lauren Underwood Visits Intermodal
Doug Pryor and Will County Speaker, Mimi Cowan, hosted our 14th District Congresswoman Lauren Underwood at the BNSF Logistics Park Chicago Terminal in the CenterPoint Intermodal Center – North America’s Largest Inland Port.
BNSF continues to invest big in Will County. Six widespan all electric cranes were part of their recent multi-year expansion.
More In The News
CED Announces Recognition of 2023 Economic Development Week
The Will County Center for Economic Development marks the week of May 8 to May 12, 2023, as Economic Development Week 2023. During this week, communities across North America will celebrate and recognize the contributions made by professional economic developers to create more economically vibrant and livable communities.
CED President & CEO Re-Appointed to Illinois Enterprise Zone Board
Doug Pryor was originally appointed to serve on the Board in September 2021 and was recently re-appointed to serve through February 2025. Each member of the board appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate shall have at least 5 years of experience in business, economic development, or site location.
Greater Chicagoland Region Named Top Metropolitan Area for Corporate Site Selection and Relocation
The Greater Chicagoland Region was named top metropolitan area for corporate site selection and relocation for the 10th consecutive year. County Executive Bertino-Tarrant celebrated the announcement with World Business Chicago at an awards ceremony recognizing companies who have grown or relocated in the Chicagoland Region.