The Golden Ratio, FIRST Tech Challenge #12682, recently announced that entrepreneur Adam Sandow has decided to be their title sponsor for the 2021-2022 season. The community team is made up of high school students, middle schoolers, and mentors from the McHenry County area.
Instant Brands, maker of consumer favorites like Instant Pot, Pyrex and more, recently joined forces with West Suburban Community Pantry. In December, Instant Brands will hold an employee-run food drive at its Downers Grove global headquarters and Chicago/Merchandise Mart locations, with all donations benefiting the pantry.
October is Manufacturing Month which celebrates and brings awareness of manufacturing to students, parents, people thinking about careers in manufacturing, the public, and educators. "Elgin has traditionally been a center for manufacturing making everything from street sweepers to ball bearings," says Carol Gieske, Elgin Area Chamber president. "The manufacturing sector in Elgin is one of the largest sectors of the economy and employs thousands of people in positions that require critical thinking skills, technical skills, attention to detail, and communication skills."
Business incubator and accelerator Innovation DuPage has named Dan Facchini as interim managing director and Joe Barron as entrepreneur in residence as it positions itself for continued success.