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Manufacturers report hiring, county agency highlights job fairs and training options
Summary
Staff and business representatives told the Stephenson County planning committee that several local manufacturers are expanding and hiring, and promoted workforce resources and training partnerships to connect residents with jobs.
Andrea, a county staff member, told the committee on Nov. 3 that Manufacturing Day events and employer outreach drew robust interest from area high school students and employers and that several local manufacturers are expanding and recruiting. She said Berner is adding a milk intake bay, Savencia is expanding production despite equipment lead times, and Elkay is moving product lines from Savannah into Freeport and occupying more space in Lincoln Business Park. She also said Honeywell and other firms are hiring for maintenance,…
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