Illinois Manufacturer Exports Finished Goods – Not Jobs
For decades, U.S. companies have exported more jobs overseas than finished goods. One company, however, is doing the opposite. Automated Design Corporation (ADC) in Romeoville, Illinois manufactures their products with American-made parts and ships them to foreign countries - including China. “Seventy percent of our equipment leaves this country,” said Lisa Bitsky, vice president of Automated Design Corporation. Now, thanks to an SBA-backed loan, ADC will soon be selling even more product overseas.
New business will help the hurting and the local economy
If you drive through downtown Manhattan, Illinois, you will see a sign on one of the shop windows. It says “Fall Into Good Health with Manhattan Family Chiropractic.”
On the other side of that window is the only chiropractor in town: Dr. Brian D. Hillary, D.C. He is the latest business to open in Manhattan representing the optimism of a small town trying to survive a tired economy.
Great Changes Comes to Mokena
Donna Welter had no way of knowing that her Internet search for grant money would eventually lead her to the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Joliet Junior College where she would meet Business Analyst, Carol Turney who would help her secure funding and make her entrepreneurial dream come true.
Do it Yourself Innovation for Auto Buffs Gets Help from SBDC.
Auto buffs and auto mechanics that want to do some side work or start a business will find Self Serve Auto Shop in Minooka, Illinois a roomy place with everything they need to do the job in a timely manner. “Self Serve is a really clean place to work on a car,” said Brian Thompson, business analyst for the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Joliet Junior College. “It is heated too, which means a lot in mid-January.”
New Specialty Store Opens in Downtown Morris
Joliet - Kelly Norby left her position in supply chain and logistics with Walgreens and her home in Vernon Hills to become an entrepreneur in downtown Morris, Illinois where she opened Le Mouton Rouge Knittery, a retail knitting and crochet store.
WIA/JJC Partnership Results in Job Offers for Two CDL Grads
Only a few months ago Adam Dierzen and Andrew Paul were unemployed. Both had lacked the kind of job skills that would help them find a well-paying job. Their future looked uncertain until they connected with Joliet Junior College’s Grundy Workforce Services (GWS) in Morris, Illinois.
JJC administrator honored by The Business Ledger and the National Association of Women Business Owners
Amy Murphy, Joliet Junior College's director of Corporate and Community Services, was among the 22 area business owners and executives named "Influential Women in Business" for 2010 by The Business Ledger.
Shorewood Chamber Announces New Directors
Held today at Louie's Chophouse, Members voted to accept the seven by-law changes that were proposed by the Board in addition to voting in three new Directors who will each serve a three year term on the Board.
Lemont Manufacturer Recognized for Outstanding Quality
The Oxbow Midwest Caclining company chose to go for the latest ISO certification and made it happen this year.
New Website Matches Restaurants to Patrons
Twenty years ago it was simple. Restaurant owners would buy an ad in the Yellow Pages and open their doors the next day. Today, it takes more than a directory ad to bring people to a booth or table; it takes an expanding presence on the Internet. One entrepreneur couple believes they know how to do that better than anyone else. Their solution is MenuWho.com.
Accounting Firm Becomes a Player in Joliet's Future
Among the tired old buildings that stand empty and broken in downtown Joliet, there is an accounting firm that does business with as much pride as one of the more gallant structures reflecting the town's history.
Supervisor Training Makes a Difference at Schneider Distribution.
Frontline supervisors at Schneider Distribution Center in Elwood, Illinois learn a more than leadership in Frontline Supervisory training program delivered by Joliet Junior College.
Teaching School Kids with a Little Tape and a Lot of Fun
JJC partners with Farragut School's 21st Century Kids Program
Making a chair out of wood requires a lot of skill. But making a chair out of newspaper requires teamwork.
Students from Joliet's Farragut School learned that lesson on Saturday, April 10 when they participated in the U.S. Department of Education's 21st Century Kids Club program field trip at Joliet Junior College (JJC). This was a joint project between JJC's Corporate and Community Services Kids College division and Technical Department. Approximately 40 students in grades 2 to 5 participated.
New Training Program for Trucking Industry: Joliet Junior College responds to demand for drivers.
Despite the nation's high unemployment rate, there is one industry with plenty of jobs to fill.
JJC Awarded National Safety Council's Highest Honor
Joliet Junior College recently received The National Safety Council's Star Award -- the council's highest honor -- at its 45th Anniversary Defensive Driving Course Banquet in Orlando, Fla.
Bolingbrook Distributor Receives ETIP Funding
D&H is one of the nation's leading technology distributors with facilities located throughout the country including Bolingbrook, Illinois where Joliet Junior College delivered a half-day program in Powered Industrial Truck (forklift) Train-the-Trainer training.
I'm Going to Disney World
"The Disney Keys to Excellence event at Joliet Junior College was one of the most amazing experiences.My sister and I attended the program as representatives from our family business, Flanagin's Bulk Mail Service - Valparaiso, Indiana. I anticipated a good program because of the Disney name, but this program at this facility really exceeded my expectations! The Disney balloons and Mickey feet welcomed us as we were greeted with tasty foods and comfortable chairs."
Employee Receives Promotion from Training
Frontline supervision training offered through Joliet Junior College has assisted Amy Gravel is being the newest addition to the Leadership Team at Clearwater Paper (formerly Potlatch).
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