Economic Development
Chicago-Cook Partnership Announces P2P Program Open for Vets, Unemployed Workers 50+
By Communications Staff at May 10, 2013 | 3:10 pm | 0 Comment
The Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership, a collaborative workforce development program announced that Platform to Employment (P2E), a national program addressing the specific needs of unemployed workers over 50 and military veterans, has opened its on-line application for residents of Chicago/Cook County. Those interested in the program can apply at the Platform to more...
Intergovernmental Agreement Passed between Cook County and Village of Robbins
By Communications Staff at May 10, 2013 | 2:49 pm | 0 Comment
The Cook County Board of Commissioners has passed an Intergovernmental Agreement between Cook County and the Village of Robbins to participate in the County’s Vacant Building Ordinance. The Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) passed on May 8, 2013. The agreement is the result of the efforts undertaken by the Bureau of Economic Development, the Department of Building more...
May 10, 2013 is Deadline to Participate in the Inner City Capital Connections Training Seminar
By Communications Staff at May 1, 2013 | 10:25 am | 0 Comment
A three day intensive Inner City Capital Connections Training has been announced by the Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC). The actual training seminar, the Inner City Capital Connections (ICCC) program, is designed to help small businesses in economically distressed areas access capital, achieve sustainable growth, and connect with debt and equity more...
President Preckwinkle Announces BUILT in Cook Loan Fund
By Communications Staff at April 18, 2013 | 11:04 am | 0 Comment
President Preckwinkle today announced that Cook County received approval from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for a $30 million loan guarantee program to finance four types of sustainable development. They are: transit-oriented, mixed-use developments within a half-mile of passenger rail; cargo-oriented projects near freight rail lines and more...
Agencies , Economic Development , President's Office , Property and Taxes
Investments in Chicago Heights on Tour
By Communications Staff at March 28, 2013 | 1:58 pm | 0 Comment
Originally published on the Bureau of Economic Development website on March 26th Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, along with Chicago Heights Mayor David A. Gonzalez, local elected officials and top leadership from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Authority (HUD), on Friday, March 22nd, toured nearly $11 million of federal and county-funded more...
Local Habitat for Humanity affiliate looking for volunteers
By Communications Staff at March 22, 2013 | 1:44 pm | 0 Comment
Post originally published on March 21st on the Economic Development Blog Local Habitat for Humanity Chicago South Suburbs affiliate is looking for volunteers. On Saturday, March 23rd, they will have a volunteer event at the Bloom Township Center – 425 S. Halsted in Chicago Heights. Even if you cannot make this event, please contact Habitat for Humanity more...
Bureau Chief Speaks at Conference on Regional Economic Growth
By Communications Staff at March 22, 2013 | 1:32 pm | 0 Comment
Bureau Chief Herman Brewer, Cook County Bureau of Economic Development was a featured speaker at the ACG (Association for Corporate Growth) Chicago conference, which took place at the Standard Club in downtown Chicago on March 19. The meeting brought together corporate executives investors, senior advisors, academic and government leaders to explore the full range more...
Cook County Economic Development Helps Dedicate New Community Center Building in Ford Heights
By Communications Staff at February 21, 2013 | 1:13 pm | 0 Comment
Originally appeared at the Commit to Cook website, February 21, 2013 Herman Brewer, Bureau Chief, Cook County Bureau of Economic Development spoke at a dedication ceremony on February 20th for the Ford Heights Community Service Organization (FHCSO) Building Expansion. Also present at the ceremony were Angela Smith, Executive Director, Mayor Charles Griffin of Ford more...
President Preckwinkle Attends Ribbon-cutting at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show
By Communications Staff at February 13, 2013 | 9:32 am | 0 Comment
President Preckwinkle attends ribbon-cutting at the 2013 Chicago Auto Show on February 9th, kicking-off this year’s show. Joined by Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White, Dave Sloan, General Manager, Chicago Auto Show and other dignitaries, the ribbon was cut opening the doors for the 105th Auto Show, making it the oldest and largest exhibit in the more...
Cook County Board Creates Land Bank
By Communications Staff at January 17, 2013 | 9:02 am | 4 Comments
The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved an ordinance to create the Cook County Land Bank Authority today, making it the most populous county in the United States to establish the innovative planning tool. The Land Bank Authority is being created as an agency of the County so it can help return vacant and abandoned properties to productive use. It will promote more...
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