Intersect Illinois

Looking for last-minute gift ideas? This year's #IllinoisMade Holiday Gift Guide showcases a variety of high-quality local products — from puzzles to pottery. 🧩💝 Check out Illinois Office of Tourism's guide here: https://bit.ly/47SMep4

Wishing our followers a happy holiday season! ❄️🎁

Join us in welcoming Rashod R. Johnson, PE, president and CEO of Ardmore Roderick, to our board of directors! 🎉 At Ardmore Roderick, he has helped transform the #infrastructure firm into one of the largest Black-owned firms in the U.S. and one of the fastest-growing firms in the region. We are excited to tap into Rashod's vast experience to bring more economic opportunity to Illinois. More in our press release: https://bit.ly/3P44iWf #BeinIllinois

Welcome to our new board member, Michael Jacobson, president and CEO of the Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association! 👏🏨 We look forward to leveraging Jacobson's background and leadership as we attract more jobs and investment to Illinois and promote the state as a premier place to do business. Read our press release here: https://bit.ly/3P44iWf #BeinIllinois

Kudos to John M. Holmes, chairman, president, and CEO of AAR, for joining our board of directors! 🌎🛫 Leading AAR, a top global aerospace and defense company HQ'ed in #WoodDaleIL, John's perspective will help us bolster Illinois' position as a premier business destination. Join us in welcoming John! 🎉 More in our press release: https://bit.ly/3P44iWf #BeinIllinois

We welcome Northern Illinois University President Lisa C. Freeman to our board of directors. 🌟🎓 An accomplished leader and scientist, Lisa brings a wealth of experience in higher education, a key contributor of Illinois' robust talent pipeline. We look forward to collaborating with Lisa to attract more jobs and investment to Illinois. Read our release here: https://bit.ly/3P44iWf #BeinIllinois

EXCITING WIN: Gov. Pritzker, Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, and AVINA Clean Hydrogen, Inc. announced a $820M investment to develop a facility to produce sustainable aviation fuel (#SAF) in Southwest #Illinois. 🛫🌱🎉 Estimated to create at least 150 full-time jobs in Illinois, the state-of-the-art facility will be capable of producing up to 120M gallons of SAF annually. This milestone marks a major step in advancing Illinois' #cleanenergy transition, ultimately spurring significant economic impact. “By supporting the development of sustainable aviation fuel, we're not only reducing carbon emissions but also driving technological advancements and creating a more sustainable future for our state and the nation," said our President & CEO Christy George. #BeinIllinois More in this press release: https://bit.ly/3VMdCBE

Recently ranking as a top-10 U.S. biopharma hub in R&D - Research & Development World's list, #Chicago's #biotech ecosystem is growing — and others are taking notice. 📈 As outlined in Endpoints News, Chicagoland has emerged as a top destination for this critical industry thanks to its collaborative spirit, top-tier talent, the opening of the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Network, and new incubators and lab space. More here: https://bit.ly/4gGaiQF #BeinIllinois | Illinois Biotechnology Innovation Organization (iBIO) | Portal Innovations, LLC | Chicago Biomedical Consortium | Fulton Labs | Cour Pharmaceuticals Development Co., Inc. | Vanqua Bio | Jaguar Gene Therapy | AbbVie | Syntax Bio

Our SVP of BD Paulina San Millan presented at Leadership Council Southwestern Illinois' latest board of directors meeting, highlighting the #WhyIllinois story and the Metro East's highly trained workforce and robust infrastructure (which includes the intersection of all Class I railroads). ✨ Thank you to the council for this opportunity to connect with #TeamIllinois partners and celebrate the region's momentum. 📸 Jay Korte, Kyle Anderson, MPA, IOM, BREC

HISTORIC NEWS: Advocate Health Care announced that it will invest $1B to expand access to primary care, specialty care, and wellness services on #Chicago's South Side, planning to create 1K+ jobs over the next three years. The investment includes: 🔹 $500M+ to expand outpatient care with 10 new outpatient locations 🔹 $300M state-of-the-art hospital 🔹 $200M+ in hospital and outpatient programs and services 🔹 $25M in workforce development "Healthcare is an essential part of one’s quality of life, and this game-changing investment for the South Side will improve the lives of many Illinoisians and spark more regional investment," Intersect President & CEO Christy George said. More about this investment: https://bit.ly/4iH65Oo