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title: Valent BioSciences & T5 Data Centers Announce Major Expansions in Lake County
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| View in browser     Leading Lake County Forward The Business News You Need to Know     Valent BioSciences Celebrates Expansion Valent BioSciences joined LCP and local leaders in celebrating the grand opening of the new Venburg Wing at the company's Biorational Research Center (BRC) in Libertyville. The expansion supports research and development with new lab and pilot plant areas, offices and meeting rooms.   Since the BRC opened in 2018, Valent BioSciences has leveraged the cutting-edge space and local talent to earn 125 U.S. patents and more than 1,000 product registrations worldwide. In addition to investing in the facility, the company has also given back to the community through its support of forest preserve restoration, community gardens, STEM education and more. Learn More About Valent BioSciences' Rapid Growth in Lake County T5 Data Center Grows In Lake County T5 Data Centers is investing heavily in Lake County with the development of a 160-acre site at the Cornerstone of Grayslake. The space will provide critical IT capacity across multiple data center buildings, support cloud and artificial intelligence workloads and fortify Chicagoland’s prominence as a major data hub. This is yet another significant investment at the Cornerstone development, and it will be a great fit with the IT and cybersecurity apprenticeships at the College of Lake County. Read T5's Lake County Expansion Announcement The Big Event Lived Up To Its Name When we gave the Big Event its name 9 years ago, we had no idea just how massive the gathering would become. We continue to pack the house each year with hundreds of leaders interested in collaborating, learning and supporting our mission to drive economic development. We are grateful for the turnout, sponsorship and renewed energy that the morning always delivers. Read the Chicago Tribune's Takeaways From the Big Event Check Out Why Fischer Paper Products Received This Year's Community Investment Award See How Inaugural Talent Advancement Award Winner Gina Schuyler Is Inspiring High School Talent Learn About the Upcoming Launch of CLC's Manufacturing Alliance Meet a Partner Josh Fischer President & Owner Fischer Paper Products   How does being in Lake County benefit your business?   For starters, Lake County boasts a diverse and skilled workforce, from entry-level to executive roles.  Another advantage is our strategic location as a freight and transportation hub, allowing us to provide efficient transportation solutions and significantly improve logistics and delivery times for our customers.   Lake County is also home to many outstanding professional organizations and services dedicated to meeting the needs of local businesses and fostering growth and success. This includes cutting-edge advancements in technology and education at the Lake County Tech Campus and the Advanced Technology Center.    How can manufacturers get more involved in the community? A great way for manufacturers to strengthen connections within the community is by forming partnerships with local entities such as municipalities, park districts, and business organizations. Partnering with local high schools, the CLC Tech Campus, and local charities can also strengthen community ties and enhance your community engagement. See how Fischer Paper Products invests in the local community here.    What legacy do you want to pass on to your children? I want to instill in my children the values of goodness, reliability, and trustworthiness. I hope to pass down the principles of care for others, personal growth, honesty, and integrity. My goal for Fischer revolves around the simple vision of being a great supplier and employer, striving to be an organization that always does what’s right for our customers, team members, and community.   Which trends will impact the future of manufacturing? Trends like automation will heavily influence the future of manufacturing and improve efficiency for a workforce experiencing high turnover. Digitalization, AI, and machine learning will play increasingly important roles in decision-making, efficiency, margin optimization, training, and development. Additionally, creating sustainable and safe career paths in manufacturing and modern workplaces will be essential for attracting and retaining workers and overall success.   Get Involved!   Our work would not be possible without the leadership of our Board of Governors & the support of our investors.  Fuel Economic Development With Us                 Lake County Partners, One Overlook Point, Suite 280, Lincolnshire, Illinois 60069, 847-597-1220 Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
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