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Author archive for Billy George

  • Inclusive Education supports Hispanic Heritage Month

    As summer fades and fall dawns upon us, September brings with it a tapestry of colors, cultures, and celebrations! This…

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  • Financing Assistance for Businesses: The Advantage Illinois Program

    Last week, the Partnership hosted Robert Owen, business development specialist with the Department of Commerce & Economic to present the…

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  • Destination Leadership

    Usually, the only time you hear a place referred to as a “destination” is in reference to travel or tourism…

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  • Seasons

    This week and last, most of the school districts in Stephenson County resumed classes. That means students throughout the county…

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  • IDES WorkShare Program

    Having to reduce your workforce is never a situation an employer desires, but occasionally it occurs. Illinois Department of Employment…

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  • The Value of Events

    The Stephenson County Fair was last week. Despite the heat and storms, thousands of people came to the fairgrounds to…

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  • Remaining Optimistic is not Blindness to Needs for Progress

    Psychology Today featured an article recently describing situations that can lead to burnout. While reducing burnout and other signs of…

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  • The Advantage Illinois Program

    The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has another program that serves new and expanding businesses. The Advantage Illinois…

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  • Independence Day

    I enjoy reading history, especially history of the early days of the formation of the United States. As I have…

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  • New Supply Chain Center is now Live and Running. Strengthen, Manage, and Diversify Your Supply Chain!

    Exciting news!  On June 21, the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) and Illinois Manufacturers Association (IMA) launched their innovative Supply…

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