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J. Burt
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Derek Fetzer
Work Email: dfetzer@hbtbank.comINTERNET
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Mark Hull
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Julie Kilday
Work Email: julie@jaybaxtercpa.netINTERNET
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Nick Nosalik
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Steve Seaborn
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A letter from Dolly Parton about Imagination Library
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Letter From Dolly - Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

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Dolly Parton shares how her dad inspired her to start her Imagination Library which today sends over one million free books to children each month.
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What is the impact of a program like Bright By Text?
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Bright By Text Impact

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Read data measuring how Bright by Text improves the confidence, competence, and connections of parents and caregivers across the country.
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Talking with children matters: Defending the 30 million word gap | Brookings

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Public programs and interventions should encourage caregivers and teachers to talk with young children about child-friendly topics.
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During the 2022 version of the Discover Manufacturing Career Expo, Vactor provided a tour for the students and provided a speaker for the breakout sessions at IVCC. This years event will be Tuesday October 24th. ... See MoreSee Less

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During the 2022 version of the Discover Manufacturing Career Expo, Vactor provided a tour for the students and provided a speaker for the breakout sessions at IVCC. This years event will be Tuesday October 24th.
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A rep from Black Brothers, a participant in every Discover Manufacturing Career Expo since the beginning, talks with students during the 2022 event at IVCC. This year's event will be held October 24th. ... See MoreSee Less

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A rep from Black Brothers, a participant in every Discover Manufacturing Career Expo since the beginning, talks with students during the 2022 event at IVCC. This years event will be held October 24th.
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A top State of Illinois economic official is on tap to provide the keynote address at the 2023 Discover Manufacturing Career Expo on October 24th. Chris Connors is one of two Regional Economic Development Managers in the Northwest Region of the State. This Region includes the Illinois Valley Area. Chris promotes business and economic development programs to executives from major industry firms, small and large business entities, and local government officials. Chris responds to individual client needs, mobilizes both internal and external resources to support projects, and serves as an inter/intra agency contact until project completion to ensure all involved government entities complete project components.
He creates Regional Economic Development Plans that coordinate and synchronize regional development, transportation, workforce, and other related government entities researches economic development resources, and compiles information to identify economic assets in the region.
Chris holds a Masters’s Degree in Education from Northern Arizona University and a bachelor’s Degree from Western Illinois University in Political Science and History.
During the Expo almost 200 students will have a chance to tour a local manufacturing facility and then interface company reps and instructors at Illinois Valley Community College. Chris Connors will speak to the assembled students prior to the breakout sessions. ... See MoreSee Less

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A top State of Illinois economic official is on tap to provide the keynote address at the 2023 Discover Manufacturing Career Expo on October 24th. Chris Connors is one of two Regional Economic Development Managers in the Northwest Region of the State. This Region includes the Illinois Valley Area. Chris promotes business and economic development programs to executives from major industry firms, small and large business entities, and local government officials. Chris responds to individual client needs, mobilizes both internal and external resources to support projects, and serves as an inter/intra agency contact until project completion to ensure all involved government entities complete project components. He creates Regional Economic Development Plans that coordinate and synchronize regional development, transportation, workforce, and other related government entities researches economic development resources, and compiles information to identify economic assets in the region. Chris holds a Masters’s Degree in Education from Northern Arizona University and a bachelor’s Degree from Western Illinois University in Political Science and History. During the Expo almost 200 students will have a chance to tour a local manufacturing facility and then interface company reps and instructors at Illinois Valley Community College. Chris Connors will speak to the assembled students prior to the breakout sessions.
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The North Central Regional Betterment Coalition and our dedicated collaborators will be hosting the 9th Annual Discover Manufacturing Career Expo October 24th at Illinois Valley Community College.

Close to 200 local high school students will have the opportunity to connect with local industry professionals, take tours, explore various career and educational paths within manufacturing and IVCC, and leave with a clearer understanding of whether manufacturing aligns with their goals.

“One of the major challenges to our local economy is a lack of qualified workers,” remarked NCRBC President J. Burt. “The intent of the expo is to help students make a connection between what they learn in school and how that can be a factor in work settings which are just a few short years away.”

NCRBC expresses their appreciation to our regional manufacturers and partners for their unwavering support. Together, we're not just shaping futures; we're establishing crucial connections that will help the growth of our local manufacturing community.

A special thanks to our participating manufacturers, Allegion, Black Bros. Co., Canam Steel Corporation, Carus, Constellation, Epsilyte, Gardner Denver, HCC, Inc., SABIC, Machinery Maintenance, Inc., and Vactor Manufacturing. ... See MoreSee Less

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The North Central Regional Betterment Coalition and our dedicated collaborators will be hosting the 9th Annual Discover Manufacturing Career Expo October 24th at Illinois Valley Community College. Close to 200 local high school students will have the opportunity to connect with local industry professionals, take tours, explore various career and educational paths within manufacturing and IVCC, and leave with a clearer understanding of whether manufacturing aligns with their goals. “One of the major challenges to our local economy is a lack of qualified workers,” remarked NCRBC President J. Burt. “The intent of the expo is to help students make a connection between what they learn in school and how that can be a factor in work settings which are just a few short years away.” NCRBC expresses their appreciation to our regional manufacturers and partners for their unwavering support. Together, were not just shaping futures; were establishing crucial connections that will help the growth of our local manufacturing community. A special thanks to our participating manufacturers, Allegion, Black Bros. Co., Canam Steel Corporation, Carus, Constellation, Epsilyte, Gardner Denver, HCC, Inc., SABIC, Machinery Maintenance, Inc., and Vactor Manufacturing.
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NCRBC and our dedicated collaborators will be hosting the 9th Annual Discover Manufacturing Career Expo later this month at Illinois Valley Community College.

Close to 200 local high school students will have the opportunity to connect with local industry professionals, take tours, explore various career and educational paths within manufacturing and IVCC, and leave with a clearer understanding of whether manufacturing aligns with their goals!

We want to express our appreciation to our district manufacturers and partners for their unwavering support. Together, we're not just shaping futures; we're establishing crucial connections that will help the growth of our local manufacturing community!

A special thanks to our participating manufacturers, Allegion, Black Bros. Co., Canam Steel Corporation, Carus, Constellation, Epsilyte, Gardner Denver, HCC, Inc., SABIC, Machinery Maintenance, Inc., and Vactor Manufacturing.

Here's to empowering the next generation of manufacturing#ncrbcr#manufacturing #careerexpoi#illinoisvalley##ManufacturingEducationt#FutureLeaders #careerexplorationreerExploration Illinois Valley Community College ... See MoreSee Less

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NCRBC and our dedicated collaborators will be hosting the 9th Annual Discover Manufacturing Career Expo later this month at Illinois Valley Community College. Close to 200 local high school students will have the opportunity to connect with local industry professionals, take tours, explore various career and educational paths within manufacturing and IVCC, and leave with a clearer understanding of whether manufacturing aligns with their goals! We want to express our appreciation to our district manufacturers and partners for their unwavering support. Together, were not just shaping futures; were establishing crucial connections that will help the growth of our local manufacturing community! A special thanks to our participating manufacturers, Allegion, Black Bros. Co., Canam Steel Corporation, Carus, Constellation, Epsilyte, Gardner Denver, HCC, Inc., SABIC, Machinery Maintenance, Inc., and Vactor Manufacturing. Heres to empowering the next generation of manufacturing leaders! #NCRBC #Manufacturing #CareerExpo #IllinoisValley #ManufacturingEducation #FutureLeaders #CareerExploration Illinois Valley Community College
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Schreibers donate $25 million to Lurie Children’s Hospital to support early childhood programs

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Kathleen and John Schreiber are donating $25 million to Lurie Children’s Hospital to create a center to focus on the health and wellness of children
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Attendees of the 2022 Discover Manufacturing Career Expo held at IVCC on Tuesday October 25th, 2022

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