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Stratforce.one moves marketing strategy into execution
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Stratforce.one has launched a four-stage model that takes clients from diagnosis through launch and optimization, with the same team executing the strategy after approval.
Industrial Consulting & Training expands MSHA certification access nationwide
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Industrial Consulting & Training LLC has expanded Mine Safety and Health Administration certification courses into online and in-person formats for workers and employers in major industrial regions across the U.S. The move is meant to reduce…
Chicago Hotel Collection launches experiences division for luxury events
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Chicago Hotel Collection has launched a new Experiences Division to expand into luxury events, rooftop nightlife and lifestyle programming across Chicago.
Creatio sets Bank.AI Summit for Oct. 27 in Chicago
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Creatio will host Bank.AI Summit on Oct. 27, 2026, at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago for banking and credit union executives focused on AI strategy, governance and adoption.
Australia’s U.S. ambassador visits Daniels Health Chicago HQ
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Daniels Health marked its 40th anniversary by hosting Australia’s ambassador to the United States at its Chicago headquarters on July 22, 2026. The visit highlighted the company’s U.S. expansion, its reusable sharps system and its growing role in…
Families are choosing Naperville as a quieter base for Chicago trips
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Families are using Naperville and Warrenville as a low-stress home base to split time between western suburban attractions and day trips into downtown Chicago.
Kayla Lange drives strategic technology partnerships at Palmetto Technology Group
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Kayla Lange, an account executive and team lead at Palmetto Technology Group, is helping small and mid-sized businesses treat IT as a growth strategy rather than a break-fix service.
Aquablue names Midwest business development leader
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Aquablue said Tuesday it expanded its Midwest commercial presence with the appointment of Marlo Schrieber as senior director of business development, Midwest region.
Colorado Springs founder turns disability storytelling into nonprofit fundraising
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Ryan Wilson, founder of Team Trust Productions, is using his own experience growing up disabled in rural Illinois to help nonprofits tell stronger stories during the Americans with Disabilities Act’s 36th anniversary week.
Lofty Angels Summit returns to Chicago Aug. 10
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Lofty Ventures is bringing the Lofty Angels Summit back to Chicago on Aug. 10 to teach newcomers how angel investing works and expand access to startup funding.
WeShipCars moves business address to Evanston
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WeShipCars said July 21, 2026, that it has relocated its business address to Evanston, Illinois, while keeping shipments, quotes and customer support unchanged.
Keyrenter Naperville buys Chicago North in Chicagoland expansion
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Keyrenter Naperville acquired Keyrenter Chicago North effective April 10, 2026, putting both offices under Steve Kouba’s ownership and expanding the firm’s property management reach from the western suburbs into Chicago.
Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig partner earns Legal 500 Chicago IP ranking
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Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig Managing Partner William Flachsbart received a Tier 2 ranking in the 2026 Legal 500 United States City Elite guide for Intellectual Property: Contentious in Chicago.
MyTSV says Chicago independent gyms are gaining ground
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A new MyTSV market analysis says Chicago and Illinois independent gyms are outperforming big-box competitors by leaning into coaching, recovery, and community-based wellness.
Global Gate and Equitable buy Florida industrial portfolio for first USREIP III deal
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Global Gate and Equitable Real Estate Partners acquired a 224,000-square-foot industrial portfolio in Tampa and Lakeland, Florida, marking the first investment in Global Gate’s US Real Estate Income Portfolio III. The deal adds exposure to two of…
Smart Blanks to show at ASI Chicago 2026
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Smart Blanks will exhibit at ASI Chicago 2026 on July 22-23 at McCormick Place in Chicago, using the trade show to showcase blank apparel for decorators and promotional products buyers.
HIRE360, Pivot Energy mark Chicago solar boot camp graduation
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HIRE360 and Pivot Energy celebrated 10 graduates of a Chicago solar workforce boot camp after a 240-hour training program funded by Pivot’s $180,000 donation.
Nicor Illinois Community Investment awards $600,000 in Impact Grants
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Nicor Illinois Community Investment is giving four nonprofits $150,000 each to expand workforce training, entrepreneurship and community-based economic opportunity in Rockford and South Suburban Cook County.
Roadway Moving becomes official moving and storage partner of the Chicago Bulls
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Roadway Moving has named the Chicago Bulls its latest sports partner as the New York-based company pushes deeper into Chicago and other major U.S. markets.
Clean Yard expands dog waste pickup across Chicago's northwest suburbs
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Clean Yard LLC has built a growing customer base in Chicago’s northwest suburbs since launching there in early 2026, and the pet waste removal company is planning a 2027 expansion into DuPage and Will counties.
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