Block Party: Elk Grove Village Business News

Business Block Party is now OverHerd!

Starting in December, the Elk Grove Village Business e-Newsletter has a new name – OverHerd. Packed with information, OverHerd, formerly known as the Business Block Party, is your gateway to the Elk Grove Village Business Park and beyond. Here you’ll find profiles on our business partners, insights on the manufacturing industry, great resources and so much more.

Grecian Delight | Kronos: 50 years of innovation and authenticity

The smell of perfectly seasoned gyro meat. The zing of a tzatziki done right. The way a warm pita melts in your mouth. At Grecian Delight | Kronos, capturing that authenticity and making it...

12/04/2024

Unlocking Efficiency: Acme's Just-In-Time Approach to Customer Needs

From engine housings for power generation to wheel hubs on four hundred-ton mining trucks, Acme Industries manufactures the components that keeps industry players on their A-game

10/18/2024

SHUMMI US delivers a turnkey experience for the oral care industry with innovation and sustainability at the core

If you’ve bought a toothbrush, dental floss or another dental care product recently, chances are you’ve used a Shummi product. SHUMMI US works as the private label partner to major consumer brands in ...

9/19/2024

Elk Grove Village named the 2024 “Municipality of the Year” by Illinois Real Estate Journal

We are proud to announce that the Illinois Real Estate Journal named Elk Grove Village the 2024 Municipality of the Year. This is the second time in the last three years that the Village has earned...

7/18/2024

Crafting Memories: Doumak's 100-Year Journey of Innovation and Community

Through innovation and dedication, Doumak has stood as a pioneer in the marshmallow industry since 1921, transforming marshmallow production and ensuring families around the world enjoy these...

06/20/24

Sonoco Leads the Charge in Sustainable Packaging for Businesses

Sonoco, a global leader in packaging since 1899, epitomizes environmental and social responsibility in the industry. The Elk Grove Village facility is a prime example of Sonoco’s commitment to...

05/23/24

Demgy’s Innovative Outlook on Eco-Friendly Products and Workforce Development

In the heart of Elk Grove Village, a plastics manufacturing company stands as a beacon of innovation and sustainability. Demgy Group, headed by Mike Walter, President of the US division, has been at...

04/25/2024

Pinball and Pints: A Story of Collaboration in Elk Grove Village

In the summer of 2022, the spirit of collaboration gave rise to a unique partnership between Mikerphone Brewing and Stern Pinball, blending the worlds of beer and pinball into a mutually beneficial ...

03/21/2024

The Elk Grove Village Fire Department's Journey to Top-Tier Safety

The Elk Grove Village Fire Department recently achieved a prestigious Class 1 designation from the Insurance Services Office (ISO), placing it in the top 1% of fire departments nationwide. This...

02/29/2024

How an Elk Grove Village business is helping shape its community

Founded in 2001 by Mike Hartel, designhaus specializes in commercial and industrial architecture, with work ranging from revamping industrial buildings to creating contemporary commercial spaces....

01/25/2024

Take a look back at all of The Village's accomplishments from 2023.

December 2023 - Year In Review

Throughout the year, Elk Grove Village continued to invest in business growth and development. The current vacancy rate stands impressively low at 1.88%. In terms of private-sector investment, this...

12/14/2023

Elk Grove Village is Leading the Way in Community Development

Elk Grove Village has once again demonstrated its commitment to fostering a business-friendly environment as the Building & Property Maintenance Division of the Community Development Department...

11/21/2023

Elk Grove Village Provides Virginia Tile with Access to Key Partners

Virginia Tile, a prominent distributor of tile, natural stone, glass, tools, and setting materials, stands as a testament to timeless quality and modern innovation. With a legacy dating back to 1928, ...

10/19/2023

From Dishwasher to Industry Leader: The Inspiring Journey of Northstar Foods

In the heart of Elk Grove Village, Northstar Foods, led by John and Donna Nowobilski, stands as a testament to entrepreneurial spirit and resilience. John, an immigrant from Poland, began his...

09/18/2023

Elk Grove Village has Everything a Manufacturing Company Needs, Including Other Manufacturing Companies

Wangen America is an independently-run subsidiary of Pumpenfabrik Wangen, a German pump manufacturer with a history spanning over 50 years. With more than 250 employees worldwide, Wangen America...

08/17/2023

Elk Grove Village Solidifies Its Position as the Premier Destination for Businesses

Elk Grove Village, IL - Elk Grove Village has been ranked the #1 Business Park in the United States for the second consecutive year by Business Facilities Magazine. This recognition highlights Elk...

07/20/2023

Ecolab's Elk Grove Village Facility Achieves OSHA's Highest Safety Recognition

Ecolab Inc., the world’s water, hygiene, and infection prevention company, delivers comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights, and world-class service to advance food safety,...

06/12/2023

Air Products Equipment Celebrates 75 Years of Success and Community Support

Air Products Equipment, founded in 1947 and based in Elk Grove Village, represents a variety of manufacturers' products used in commercial, institutional, and industrial air conditioning and...

05/12/2023

Apply for the IMEC Manufacturing Reinvented Grant Program Today

Last year, the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) launched Manufacturing Reinvented, a five-million-dollar grant program that supports local, suburban manufacturers. The grant...

04/20/2023

Siemens is Redefining its Workspace to Help Companies Adopt Digitalization

Siemens, located in Elk Grove Village, IL, is a technology company that operates in electrification, automation, and digitalization, providing innovative solutions to a wide range of industries. It...

03/23/2023

Builders Chicago Corp Brings its 96-Year History to Elk Grove Village

Builders Chicago Corp specializes in the installation and maintenance of overhead doors, dock equipment, warehouse solutions, perimeter security and airport services. The company has a large...

02/13/2023

ACME Industries Leads Talent Acquisition Innovation in Manufacturing

Talent acquisition continues to be top of mind for manufacturers nationwide as difficulty hiring limits many companies’ ability to grow or even serve existing customers. As the workforce has changed...

01/23/2023

Elk Grove Manufacturers Bring Innovation Forward at Expo

Each year, the Made in Elk Grove Manufacturing & Technology Expo draws local exhibitors from the #1 Business Park in the United States and throughout the village. At the 2022 Expo, Mayor Craig B....

10/25/2022

After 50 years, nothing is the same at CARR-except the name.

As CARR Machine and Tool celebrates its 50th year in business, President Jim Carr comfortably admits nothing in the company looks the same as it was when his father opened it in December of 1972. No...

10/18/2022

Ramrod Distributors is What it Means to be Beyond Business Friendly

Ramrod Distributors is an Elk Grove Village janitorial sanitation solution for cleaning supplies, industrial supplies, and equipment sales and repair. Among the over 1,000 local businesses it serves, ...

09/22/2022

Dexter Magnetic Technologies Proves the Elk Grove Tech Park isn’t Just for New Companies

Dexter Magnetic Technologies provides engineering, manufacturing and quality services for a wide range of highly regulated markets and general industrial applications, including semiconductor capital ...

06/23/2022

3 Tips Any Company Can Borrow From an Elk Grove Hot Dog Stand

Andy Arnowitz gave this interview while he was also serving a customer in the background. There were jokes, smiles, laughs, and a Vienna Beef hot dog. It’s very possible that interaction was the best ...

04/01/2022

New Owners Build on NuWay’s Reputation for Connecting Customers with Solutions

The company has best been known for a service in which it puts electrical components onto tape and reel so contract manufacturers with surface mount equipment can automatically place them onto...

03/01/2022

Plastic Products Made Safely in Elk Grove Village at Avient Global

Avient Global is recognized as a leader in a variety of markets with a deep focus on quality, innovation, and customer service. From polymer colorants that are molded onto liquid and solid products...

01/20/2022

Irving Press Vice President Jerry Gaul Talks About The Resources Available to Businesses in Elk Grove Village.

Irving Press Vice President Jerry Gaul Talks About The Advantages Near and Far that Help Elk Grove Village Businesses Help Customers and Each Other.Businesses rely on each other for complementary...

11/18/2021

Why Elk Grove Village Is The Only Home PMI Kyoto Has Ever Known

Whether or not you have heard of PMI Kyoto before today, you certainly have purchased a product from one of its customers. The company is one of the nation’s leading custom packaging manufacturers,...

10/14/2021

Superb Surfaces completes another high-quality installation

Superb Surfaces Co-Owner Gary Linze Talks About The Benefits Of Operating in Elk Grove Village

Superb Surfaces and Design Co-Owner Gary Linze Talks About How Being Located In Elk Grove Village Is A Game Changer For His BusinessFor decades the answer to the question "What's the most important...

9/22/2021

Termico’s Perseverance Turned into an Award-Winning, Lifesaving Product

Termico produces polymer heaters through a screen-printing process that deposits conductive polymer inks onto a thin, flexible substrate. Self-regulating and safe to the touch, these heaters are...

6/5/2021

Educational Environments By Frank Cooney Company

How Flexibility Led to Over 50 Years of Success

“He started off with churches,” Gregory Cooney says about his father, Frank. Some thirty years later Frank’s children—Gregory, Kevin, and Peggy—would help lead the company through a pandemic. It was...

4/13/2021

On the Road with Zip Dee

Brenda and Henry Duda were on a camping trip together in the mid-1960s. After finding the perfect spot to park their Airstream recreational vehicle (RV), the couple pulled an accessory out of a bag — ...

2/3/2021

Lessons from a Long, Rich History

When your business has been around for more than 125 years, the past can provide valuable lessons.White Racker Company, a family-owned manufacturer located at 420 S. Lively Blvd. in Elk Grove, traces ...

1/20/2021

New Advanced Manufacturing Lab at Elk Grove High School

Great Way to Wrap Up Manufacturing Month!

October is Manufacturing Month in the state—a perfect time for Elk Grove High School to unveil its new Advanced Manufacturing Lab, a hands-on classroom where students can gain 21st century skills and ...

10/29/2020

Oct. 2 is Manufacturing Day 2020!

Happy Manufacturing Day!Manufacturing drives local, national and global economies, providing affordable consumer products and fueling critical industries like healthcare, transportation, agriculture, ...

10/01/2020

Tips for Coronavirus Prevention and Remediation

Servpro Helps Customers Stay Healthy. Having long provided emergency damage restoration and cleanup services to businesses and homes, Servpro in Elk Grove Village was ready to respond when the...

9/282020

High-End Image Studio Moves to Town

Centerpoint is one of Elk Grove’s newest business residents, a commercial image studio that produces creative storytelling through photography, video and animation.

8/28/2020

Rail Freight Gives 3W Plastics an Edge.

-When 3W Plastics moved into the Elk Grove Business Park late in 2019, they knew the park’s dedicated rail line would be an advantage. What surprised them is the high level of service provided by...

7/21/2020

Introducing Virtual Business Ambassador Visits

As the Elk Grove business community works to recover and prepare for a post-coronavirus future, Village officials and staff are ready to answer questions, offer resources, and make helpful...

5/22/2020

Elk Grove Makers Step Up During Coronavius Pandemic

Story Round-Up: Elk Grove Makers Step Up in the Face of Coronavirus

We are proud of how Elk Grove companies have adapted as the world, our nation and our state navigate the threat of the novel coronavirus pandemic. Read a round-up of inspiring stories about several...

5/22/2020

How ENCLAVE for Entrepreneurs is Supporting Business Leaders through Coronavirus Pandemic

Just west of Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Elk Grove's Village's service partner (since 2017), ENCLAVE Learning & Earning Center continues to provide for business owners and other venture...

05/12/2020

Participants in the SelectChicago tour are welcomed at Village Hall by Mayor Craig Johnson

International Trade Representatives Tour Elk Grove Industrial and Technology Parks

Last month, Mayor Craig Johnson and Elk Grove Village’s economic development team welcomed attendees from several international consulates and foreign investment organizations for a tour of Elk...

03/10/2020

Acme Industries, Bunting, and Midaco Logos

What Makes them Thrive?

Listen to leaders from three longstanding Elk Grove businesses: ACME Industries, Bunting Magnetic Co., and Midaco Corp. Learn what they do and how they’ve been able to thrive for so many years in Elk ...

2/10/2020

Elk Grove Village Selected for New North American Headquarters

Yamazen, a global industry leader in the sale and distribution of machine tools, tooling, and manufacturing products for OEMs and tier 1-3 suppliers, is one of the latest businesses to expand to Elk...

8/14/2019

Miller Industrial is Elk Grove Village's leading MRO supplier

MRO Supplier Finds Lasting Success in Nation’s Largest Industrial Park

Miller Industrial is a leading maintenance, repair and operation (MRO) product supplier that has served the manufacturing, skilled trades and municipal departments in the Chicago area for nearly a...

6/19/2019

trucking companies in elk grove village il

Local Logistics Company Sees Rapid Growth in the O'Hare Market

Atlas SN Holding was founded in 2005 with the purchase of a single truck. Fueled by a desire to find better, more innovative ways to support the market, Atlas quickly outgrew their first facility in...

05/18/2019

Performance Lighting Chicago: A One-Stop Shop for Memorable Live Events

Performance Lighting Chicago, located on 395 Kent Avenue, is a full-service production company specializing in theatrical stage lighting along with additional services in audio, video, staging, and...

03/01/2019

Two Best Friends Launch CraftedWild: A Game-Changing Custom Cabinetry Manufacturer

Kyle and Kornel are best friends. They're also serious business partners. In 2014, they set out to change the way cabinetry is designed, manufactured, and delivered. Learn about what drives them,...

01/01/2019

Fastest Labs Opens in Elk Grove, Providing A New Service for Local Companies

Zeeshan Tejani and his sister, Minha Ali, always knew they wanted to go into business together. When conducting research on the business market, they came across an opportunity to open a new location ...

November 2018

Lawrence Foods’ Leadership Philosophy That Inspires Top Performance

Lawrence Foods is a family-owned manufacturer of premium bakery ingredients for commercial food manufacturers, in-store bakeries, and food service operations. The company operates two facilities in...

September 2018

Haas Factory Outlet Expands in Elk Grove Village with a New Tech Center

Earlier this year, Haas celebrated its grand opening of the new Chicago Tech Center, located in the heart of Elk Grove Village. The Tech Center offers 35% more space than their previous EGV facility...

08/23/2018

6B Tax Incentive Offers Blue Water Builders an Opportunity to Expand

But with continuous improvement comes a need to expand. Located in Elk Grove Village at 2540 United Lane, Blue Water Builders was given approval for a 6B property incentive to invest in a...

August 2018

What You Didn't Know (But Should) About the History of Crafts Technology

If you do business in Elk Grove Village, you may have heard Jeff Taylor's name. He's the president of Crafts Technology, a manufacturer of tooling and components manufactured from ultra-hard...

06/28/2018

MC Machinery Systems: Impressing Customers and Talent with State-of-the-Art Facility

In April 2017, MC Machinery relocated to a 175,000 square-feet, state-of-the-art facility in Elk Grove Village, built from the ground up.We talked with Lou Clifford, Sr. Vice President of Logistics...

06/01/2018

Maman Corporation Relocates to New Home in Elk Grove Village

Founded in 1997, Maman Corp. was a collaboration between two families with extensive experience in the construction industry. Adding more value to clients' projects inspired the founding leadership...

April 2018

Siemens’ Technical Application Center in Elk Grove Village Meets the Needs of Digital Manufacturing

As manufacturing companies continue to move towards a digital manufacturing transformation, Siemens' Technical Application Center in Elk Grove Village recently made some tremendous upgrades to help...

03/01/2018

eWorks Electronics Recycling Service: Doing Good for the Elk Grove Community

Established in 2009, eWorks is a national, top-tier IT asset and electronics recycling business providing comprehensive solutions for business' and organization's retired assets. However, their...

10/25/2017

Accelerate Your Business! Introducing Next Level Northwest

Next Level Northwest is a competitive business accelerator program to provide ongoing development support for stage two businesses who are ready for the next level. By engaging in this program,...

July 2017

CFL: Connecting Workers and Employers in a Meaningful Way

Chicago Federation of Labor (CFL) Workers Assistance Committee has been connecting job seekers to employers throughout Chicagoland since 1994. 23 years later, the organization is not only...

August 2017

Drink Loose. Live Loose. The Tiesta Tea Way.

You've most likely enjoyed a fiesta and you've probably even taken a siesta, but have you ever had a tiesta? As in a tea experience with Tiesta Tea.From the second you approach Tiesta Tea's new Elk...

05/01/2017

Coffee With Founder of ENCLAVE John R. Dallas

ENCLAVE, an international collaborative learning center for entrepreneurs is opening its doors June 2017 at 75 Turner Avenue in Elk Grove Village. It is a private-public partnership that hopes to...

04/01/2017

Hire Smart by Joining Forces With Serco

Javier Haro is a recruiting specialist at Serco (Cicero Workforce Center), one of 10 workforce centers in Cook County. Haro and his team are experts at connecting ideal candidates to right the job...

03/01/2017

How Harper College Rebuilt Its Advanced Manufacturing Program

http://harperapprenticeships.org/http://harperapprenticeships.org/Today, Harper College is home to one of the most renowned advanced manufacturing programs in the region, but it didn't happen...

01/01/2017

Elk Grove's Biggest Accomplishments of 2016

We've had an exciting year and it's all because of you! Together, we have created a thriving community. To celebrate 2016, we're looking back at Elk Grove's biggest accomplishments.

12/01/2016

Meet Andre Janus: Maker, Storyteller, and CEO of Cristaux International

Cristaux International is a full-service design and manufacturing company, specializing in custom awards and other forms of recognition. CEO, Andre Janus, is not your typical maker. His vision for...

11/17/2016

Podcast Episode 8: What It Takes to Be a Manufacturing Leader

What does it take to be an effective leader in manufacturing? In the latest episode of Strictly Business, three Elk Grove-based manufacturers came together to discuss the many challenges of being a...

10/01/2016

Podcast Episode 7: What Is Character-Based Capitalism?

In Episode 7 of Strictly Business, President of GuideStar, Ray Benedetto, discusses the ins and outs of character-based capitalism.

10/01/2016

creative werks™ New Headquarters Brings Entire Team Together

creative werks, a leader in packaging design, manufacturing, engineering, and co-packing, has been in the midst of a tremendous growth spurt. As they grew, they needed a new space that would fuel...

09/14/2016

Elk Grove Manufacturing Students Go for the Gold

Manufacturing students Peter Barts, Campbell Kraemer, and Jonathan Faughn competed in the National SkillsUSA Championship in Louisville, Kentucky, and won first place in the Automated Manufacturing...

08/01/2016

Podcast Episode 3: How the Entrepreneurship Model Is Changing

Believe it or not, established business owners and entrepreneurs could learn a lot from each other. In Strictly Business - Episode 3: How the The Entrepreneurship Model is Changing, you'll learn what ...

07/01/2016

New Podcast Episode: Creating Career Pathways for Manufacturers

From exposing high school students to manufacturing to training skilled workers on new industry technology, Episode 1 of Strictly Business — Elk Grove's brand new, official podcast, is packed with...

06/01/2016

Introducing Strictly Business: Elk Grove’s Business-Friendly Podcast

Elk Grove Village introduces 'Strictly Business', a business-friendly podcast. Tune in to hear from local makers, business owners, and entrepreneurs discuss hot industry topics.

05/01/2016

Building a Bridge Between Turkish and American Businesses

At 2800-2900 Lively Blvd. in Elk Grove Village, Eray is in the process of developing a 164,225 square-foot Turkish Trade Center that will include a comprehensive incubator program for Turkish-based...

04/01/2016

Apprenticeships: Training to a Gold Standard

Germany has an honorable reputation across the world for its apprenticeship system, which meets the workforce demands of multiple vocational industries, such as business administration, STEM...

03/01/2016

Providing Support for Japanese Businesses in Illinois

Before becoming president of the ITA, Shin worked for Itochu Corporation in Japan, a large global trade corporation. His background lies in creating international sales channels and new businesses in ...

02/23/2016

What’s Brewing in Elk Grove Village?

Craft brew maker, Mike Pallen, was looking for the perfect home for Mikerphone Brewing. He eventually landed on a vacant 4,000-square-foot warehouse in Elk Grove Village, which was exactly what...

01/01/2016

3 Elk Grove Village Manufacturers Prove Excellence

During the 2015 Made in Elk Grove Manufacturing and Technology Expo, we celebrated three manufacturing companies that prove excellence in Community Support, Sustainability, and Innovation. Learn what ...

11/20/2015

It Takes a Village: Creating the Next Generation of Skilled Workers

Over the next 10 years, 3.5 million manufacturing jobs will become available, but 2 million of those jobs will go unfilled. In Elk Grove Village, Elk Grove High School and business leaders are...

10/01/2015

AmCraft Manufacturing Removes Boundaries by Going Global

In 2005, AmCraft Manufacturing went global. The first products sent overseas were custom PCA hoses and industrial curtains. Initially, AmCraft Manufacturing did not plan to export any of its products ...

09/01/2015

Local Programs and Services to Win New Customers in the Global Market

Have you thought about exporting your products or services, but you're not sure where to start? Don't panic … you don't have to go through the process alone. There are dozens of resources and leading ...

09/01/2015

AM Precision Machining Uses its Location as a Top Selling Point

Margaret Kozlowski is the CEO of AM Precision Machining Inc., a full-service CNC machine shop located in Elk Grove Village. She discussed with us the many benefits of being a family-owned business in ...

August 2015

Do You Know About The Chicago Metro Metal Consortium?

The Chicago Metro Metal Consortium (CMMC) has a vision to bring together public and private sector leaders to execute and invest in initiatives that strengthen the metal manufacturing cluster...

08/20/2015

How To Do Business With Your Neighbors

One of the greatest benefits of having a business in Elk Grove is the opportunity to do business with your neighbors. Shirlanne Lemm is the President of the Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce, an...

07/20/2015

Elk Grove Village's Community of Helpful Neighbors

What does it take to motivate a community of makers? Elk Grove Village takes pride in creating a tight community that works together to strengthen the economy. In this month's Block Party, Gladys...

06/29/2015

EGV’s Location Gives Midwest Moving and Storage Room to Grow

Whether moving into a new home or relocating your business to a new facility, moving can be a pain.Luis Toledo founded Midwest Moving and Storage, Inc. a full-service moving company in 1983. Known...

June 2015

The 2015 PAGI Report Shines Light on EGV’s Industrial Real Estate Value

The Jones Lang LaSalle's Port, Airport and Global Infrastructure (PAGI) report provides a yearly analysis on the current and potential impact of economic development, cargo volume, trade flow and...

06/07/2015

A Sugar Rush of Business Friendliness During a BIG Expansion

Have you ever thought about expanding your business? It can be both exciting as well as challenging. But imagine having one point of contact to help you throughout the entire process.

05/28/2015

A Deeper Look Inside the “Beyond Business Friendly” Philosophy

"Elk Grove's business philosophy centers on our long-standing vision of being 'The Exceptional Community'. There is no other community quite like Elk Grove Village." – Ray Rummel, Village Manager

May 2015

The Top 3 Benefits of Practicing Sustainability

A conversation with Jim Carr, President of CARR Machine & Tool, opened our eyes to three major benefits to prioritizing sustainability.

April 2015

Know Your Sustainability Rights!

In celebration of Earth Day on April 22, we turned to Waste Management of Illinois, Inc.'s sustainability guru, Dana Lee, to learn how businesses can jumpstart a better sustainability plan.Most...

04/01/2015

CEO of Tasty Catering Discusses the Importance of Mentoring

There's no doubt Serial Entrepreneur and CEO of Tasty Catering, Tom Walter, is a busy man. Beyond managing his company, he makes time to travel nationwide to participate in business entrepreneurship...

March 2015

Unlocking the Entrepreneurial Spirit

Are you a business leader who learned what you know from the School of Hard Knocks? Today, even high school students are being taught the skills to thrive in business. We talked with Chad Froeschle,...

March 2015

Have You Heard About the Maker Movement?

With approximately 135 million adult "makers" in the U.S., the "Maker Movement" is getting a lot of buzz. But what exactly is the Maker Movement and why should you care … especially if you're a...

02/18/2015

Today's Makers, Tomorrow's Qualified Workers?

The Maker Movement reflects a growing interest in making things, particularly among young people. Is it an opportunity for today's manufacturers to cultivate a pool of workers to fill the current...

02/02/2015

Is Your Business as Secure as it Could Be?

You see it increasingly in the headlines. Workplace security is an issue you can no longer back-burner. Find out what questions you need to be asking. Plus, ways you can improve security without...

01/29/2015

Helping EGV Businesses Put Safety First

In all its forms, workplace crime is an ongoing concern for employers nationwide. Fortunately in Elk Grove Village, businesses don't have to tackle the issue alone. The Elk Grove Village Police...

01/21/2015

Connecting at the 2014 Made in Elk Grove Expo

The 2nd Annual Made in Elk Grove Business & Technology Expo took place on October 21, 2014, affording a unique opportunity for local and regional manufacturers to network, while showcasing Elk Grove...

11/14/2014

And the Winners Are...

EGV Business Excellence Awards Recognize Three Local Companies. On October 21, 2014, the 2nd annual Made in Elk Grove Manufacturing & Technology Expo drew more than 1,000 registered attendees and...

November 2014

What O’Hare Modernization Means for Your Business

The O'Hare Modernization Project is about more than making sure planes are on time. Find out how the $8 million investment in the regional transportation infrastructure means reduced transportation...

September 2014

Hot Topic Q&A: Women in Manufacturing

Kathryn Miller, President of HST Materials in EGV, shares her views on what it will take to draw more women into manufacturing.

October 2014

Girls Only: A Way to Close the STEM Gender Gap?

Although women fill close to half of all jobs in the U.S. economy, they hold less than 25 percent of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) jobs, according to the U.S. Department of...

10/24/2014

The New Industrial Revolution Explained

Everyone is talking about the “manufacturing renaissance" occurring in the U.S. To get a broader view — both geographically and historically — we conducted a virtual interview with U.K.-based Peter...

09/22/2014

EGV Library: A Treasure Trove of Info for Businesses

When you need information — from demographics to competitor information — don't overlook the free resources available at your local library. In Elk Grove Village, for example, the local library...

08/22/2014

Cluster Conversations

For Dexter, tapping into EGV's established freight and manufacturing network has paid off quickly. Access to a pool of skilled workers, many modes of transportation, plus an array of manufacturing...

07/31/2014

Measuring EGV's Manufacturing Muscle

There are many ways to quantify the advantages Elk Grove Village offers manufacturers — such as the nation's largest consolidated business park, a location adjacent to O'Hare International Airport,...

July 2014

See Your Business in a Whole New Light

Switching to energy-efficient light fixtures and LED bulbs are just some of the ways you can cut electricity costs and reduce your carbon footprint.

June 2014

Shining Light on Energy Cost Saving

Lighting is a major energy expense for any business, accounting for 30 to 60 percent of annual electric costs. Fortunately, in terms of reducing energy consumption and costs, lighting is also...

June 2014

Tasty Catering's Recipe for Success

What if you completely changed how you do business? That's what one Elk Grove Village company did in 2011, and they've seen a 75% increase in profits ever since. See their story below.

May 2014

Getting Employees to Think (and Act) Like Owners

Do you wish your front-line staff were more engaged? If so, you're not alone. The most recent Gallup study shows that 70% of American workers are 'not engaged' or 'actively disengaged' from their...

05/16/2014

Site Selection: Don’t Overlook the Importance of Infrastructure

Reports are widespread that the U.S. is facing an infrastructure crisis — that roads, bridges, electrical grids, and more are desperately in need of rebuilding. However, in Elk Grove Village, a...

04/24/2014

What is your TIF I.Q.?

Tax Increment Financing (TIF) is the latest tool EGV is using to enhance the Elk Grove Business Park. We break down what it's all about in this article

April 2014

Steering the Next Generation Toward Manufacturing

Does your manufacturing company struggle to find workers with the right skills? Are you disheartened by the lack of young people pursuing careers in manufacturing? Tackle both fronts by getting...

03/27/2014

Funding Tools to Help You Grow

The credit crunch during the Great Recession was tough on businesses of all kind, from start-ups to established companies. Arthur Williams, Jr. has seen the effect firsthand across Illinois, and the...

February 2014

How to Get Involved with EGHS Tech Ed: Advanced Machining Program

Bill Merchantz, an instructor at EGHS, explains how EGV manufacturers can get involved with the school's cutting edge Advanced Machining Program. Also, see how ...

February 2014

Free Hiring and Training Resources for Manufacturers

Information you can use: this is part of a series recapping educational sessions held during the 2013 Made In Elk Grove Manufacturing Expo.Workforce development resources regularly go untapped by...

01/25/2014

Getting Creative with Capital Funding

Are you a manufacturer or service firm that's experienced a downturn due to import competition? If so, you may be eligible to receive up to $75,000 in funding to help cover the costs of projects...

January 2014

Made in Elk Grove Expo Recap

For many of the Elk Grove companies, especially the smaller ones, Tuesday marked the first time they were featured in a trade show. Village officials said the event was a way for local businesses to...

01/19/2013

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