DU PAGE COUNTY BRINGING OVERSEAS JOBS BACK TO AMERICA
The DuPage County Economic Development Committee agreed on Tuesday to move forward with a proposal that would bring over 800 new jobs to DuPage County, many of which are currently located in China. The jobs would be created as the result of Peerless Industries, Inc. relocating to DuPage County. As part of their relocation, Peerless Industries, Inc. will discontinue manufacturing at its China facility, and transfer their manufacturing, distribution and corporate headquarters to the DuPage County portion of Aurora.
DUPAGE COUNTY ANNOUNCES 2010 SCHOLARSHIP GRANT PROGRAM
The Department of Community Services has received a Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) to fund scholarships for disadvantaged students. The grant was secured from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Applications and supporting documents must be received by May 14, 2010 by 4:30 p.m. Applications are available at the Jack Knuepfer Administration building, Department of Community Services, 421 N. County Farm Road in Wheaton.
County Board Meeting
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
10:00 A.M.
DuPage County Board Room
Jack T. Knuepfer Administrative Building
421 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton
GREEN LANDSCAPES DAY
Saturday, May 8, 2010
9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
DuPage County Fairgrounds
2100 Manchester Road, Wheaton
Rain barrels and native plants will be available for purchase. Document shredders will also be available for the shredding and recycling of old documents.
FRIENDS FUR-EVER FESTIVAL FUNDRAISER
Saturday, June 12, 2010
11:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
DuPage County Animal Care & Control
120 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton
For more information, please call 407-2819 www.DuPageAnimalFriends.org
DuPage County in the News
From the Naperville Sun
International manufacturer moving to area
Peerless Industries Inc., producer of audiovisual mounting gear, is making plans to move its operations to the former 3M facility on White Oak Circle, on Aurora's far east side. Company President Mike Campagna said the move will begin in May.
From the Daily Herald
Manufacturer closer to moving HQ to Aurora
A manufacturing company based in Melrose Park that wants to relocate its headquarters to Aurora cleared its first hurdle Wednesday. If approved, the plan would bring more than 800 jobs to DuPage County.
Message from the Chairman
ADVANCES IN DUPAGE COUNTY
Over the past year, DuPage County has worked hard to ensure county government remains open and accessible to its residents. We've opened up the budget process, and will continue to promote the involvement of County residents. We encourage the people of DuPage to make their voices heard on what they believe should be our top priorities when crafting a budget.
