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LCWD Staff Presents to GLMV Chamber Leadership

LCWD Staff Presents to GLMV Chamber Leadership

Jeffrey Hubert, Business Services Manager, and Sara Espeland, Apprenticeship Specialist, highlighted training, pre-apprenticeship, and apprenticeship models to give GLMV Chamber of Commerce leadership a deeper understanding of available workforce development programs, equipping them with valuable knowledge to share with their members and new businesses moving into their communities.

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Lake County Board Issues Special Recognition for 2025 Workforce Development Month

Lake County Board Issues Special Recognition for 2025 Workforce Development Month

The Lake County Board issued a special recognition at today's meeting declaring September 2025 as Workforce Development Month in Lake County. This designation exemplifies Lake County Workforce Development's role as a high-performing and innovative leader in the community, steadfastly supporting the workforce needs of businesses and job seekers.

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Two Local Individuals Recognized as 2025 Workforce Development Heroes

Two Local Individuals Recognized as 2025 Workforce Development Heroes

As we continue our celebration of Workforce Development Month, we are thrilled to announce two local individuals have received recognition as “Workforce Development Heroes” from the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP). Please join us in congratulating our two local recipients, Scott Adams, President/CEO of the GLMV Chamber of Commerce, and Anjel Martinez, Accountant for Lake County Workforce Development.

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Success Story: BCU and Work, Earn, and Learn

Success Story: BCU and Work, Earn, and Learn

Lake County Workforce Development administers a Work, Earn, and Learn (WEL) Program in order to provide hands-on experience in various industries. Recently, Baxter Credit Union (BCU), a not-for-profit Credit Union, hosted three WEL participants/job seekers, helping them validate their skills in the areas of customer service, communication, financial knowledge, community engagement, and teamwork.

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Labor Market Highlights

Labor Market Highlights: July 2025

According to data released by the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), nonfarm payrolls were nearly unchanged over-the-month in July, down -2,500 (0.0%) to 6,165,600. In July, the industry sectors with the largest over-the-month job increases included: Construction (+2,900), Trade, Transportation and Utilities (+1,700), and Private Education and Health Services (+1,100).

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Life Sciences Investment Reaches Record-Breaking $1.24B in Illinois

Life Sciences Investment Reaches Record-Breaking $1.24B in Illinois

iBIO, the life sciences industry association representing 85,000 life sciences employees at member companies, universities, service providers, and venture firms has released its inaugural Annual Venture Report. Key Statistics: $1.24B Total Investment; 99 Companies Funded; 93,402 Life Sciences Jobs; 20x Growth Rate vs. State Average.

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Illinois Secures 11 Top Spots on Business Facilities’ 2025 State Rankings Report

Illinois Secures 11 Top Spots on Business Facilities’ 2025 State Rankings Report

Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), and Intersect Illinois announced that Illinois has ranked in the top 10 spots across 11 categories on Business Facilities’ 21st Annual Report: 2025 State Rankings. Illinois ranked number one in nuclear energy with top-ten wins in several other categories.

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Chicago Tribune Takes Note of Lake County’s Economic Growth

Chicago Tribune Takes Note of Lake County’s Economic Growth

Lake County is leading the charge in business-friendly growth and regional innovation. The Chicago Tribune has spotlighted the county’s impressive momentum. Leading employers like Abbott, AbbVie, Walgreens, Wintrust Financial Corporation, Medline Industries, LP, and others continue to shape outstanding workplace cultures and earn recognition as top workplaces.

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Job Center Releases PY 2024 Annual Report

Job Center Releases PY 2024 Annual Report

The Job Center of Lake County is instrumental in delivering services to job seekers and employers via a wide range of programs and services. The direct impact is measured and reported on a regular basis. Most recently, the Job Center of Lake County released the Program Year (PY) 2024 Annual Report.

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Illinois Ranks #13 in CNBC’s 2025 Top States for Business

Illinois Ranks #13 in CNBC’s 2025 Top States for Business

In the CNBC 2025 Top States for Business rankings, released earlier this month, Illinois placed 13th—a noteworthy climb from 30th place in 2019. The climb reflects Gov. Pritzker’s strong leadership to grow the Illinois economy and make it a top state to do business, get an education, and raise a family.

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