Economic-development update: Growth Dimensions reports 92 active projects and potential for 300 jobs
Growth Dimensions reported 92 active projects (69 in the enterprise zone) and said three manufacturers are considering projects that could bring about 300 jobs and $130 million in investment. The board also heard reports from Senior Connections and CASA about upcoming events and volunteer needs.
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Growth Dimensions representative Pam Lopez-Fettes told the board the organization is working with 92 active projects, 69 of which are within the enterprise zone. She said three manufacturing companies are in discussions that could bring roughly 300 new jobs and approximately $130 million in investment to Belvidere, and named General Mills as starting two preconstruction processes that could amount to $40 million and 29 jobs combined. Lopez-Fettes also listed local business openings (Zae's Chicago Hot Dogs, WingStop) and upcoming seminars to support local manufacturers.
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