The Illinois Small Business Development Center at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale will host a free workshop "Updates in Employment and Labor Law" on May 3, 2013.
Register Today for Updates in Employment and Labor Law
Posted by Marketing Support on Apr 30, 2013 2:50:43 PM
Made in Illinois' Featured Manufacturer: Boston Leather
Posted by Marketing Support on Apr 26, 2013 12:00:59 PM
Boston Leather began in 1938 under the name Boston Novelty Company making leather tags, name plates, cases, bags, etc. In the early 1940s the name changed to Boston Leather and focus turned to law enforcement. Our products have expanded into other areas, but always with an accentuation on the public service market.
Steam Trap Rebates Available for Businesses
Posted by Amy Fitzgerald on Apr 24, 2013 2:09:13 PM
By Nina Newhouser on behalf of the Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program
The Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program offers rebates, incentives, education and resources to help businesses in the Nicor Gas service territory save energy and money. The Program can help you identify your company’s top energy conservation opportunities and offers up to $7,500 in rebates through the Steam Trap Survey Program.
Proper steam trap maintenance will provide you with improved steam system efficiency, potentially saving you money that can be reinvested into your business – in addition to the $7,500 in cash rebates. The Nicor Gas Energy Efficiency Program now offers assistance to help your company every step of the way, from identifying energy-saving opportunities in your steam system to making repairs easier and more affordable.
2013 Updates in Employment and Labor Law
Posted by Amy Fitzgerald on Apr 23, 2013 10:56:07 AM
Understanding relevant law is one the keys to successfully operating a business. However, staying up to date on current issues in employment law and labor law can be a challenge in the today’s rapidly changing working environment. And with the start of 2013, there are even more issues to take into consideration. Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC recently shared a 2013 Labor and Employment Law Checklist, detailing employment law trends and how to prepare.
Manufacturer Networking Breakfast: Gain Competitive Edge with IMEC
Posted by Amy Fitzgerald on Apr 18, 2013 2:56:53 PM
The Calumet Area Industrial Commission (CAIC) and the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) will host an Informational Networking Breakfast for Chicago Area Manufacturers on Thursday, April 25th, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., at the Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, 1250 West 119th Street (Just East of I-57), in Chicago.
Made in Illinois' Featured Manufacturer: Taylor Studios, Inc.
Posted by Marketing Support on Apr 10, 2013 3:09:44 PM
Internal combustion engines in your facility?
Posted by Amy Fitzgerald on Apr 10, 2013 8:54:36 AM
Written by Ken Beach - Fehr Graham Project Manager
Made in Illinois' Featured Manufacturer: IVP Plastics
Posted by Marketing Support on Apr 3, 2013 5:09:57 PM
When it’s time to turn your ideas or prototypes into working components, IVP Plastics has the equipment, tooling and expertise to do so—efficiently and cost-effectively. With multiple plastic injection-molding machines in a variety of sizes, automated work cells and access to more than 150 resin varieties, IVP Plastics is well-equipped to keep your costs low and quality high.