“Chicago Sustainable Industries: A Business Plan for Manufacturing,” or “CSI,” is the product of nearly three years of research and coordination between industry leaders and government agencies to grow Chicago’s diverse manufacturing base. This session examines CSI strategies to improve and focus existing local tools; develop additional tools where needed; and ensure the coordination among government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and businesses necessary to compete successfully in a world of knowledge-based goods and services.
Speaker Details
David Boulay
IL Manufacturing Extension Ctr.
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Bio: President, Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC).IMEC is a public-private partnership with the mission to be a catalyst for transforming the state of manufacturing. In this role, Boulay focuses his passion at the intersection between economic development, workforce development, and manufacturing competitiveness. With over twenty years’ experience in manufacturing, university, and non-profit settings, he brings a broad understanding to his work.
Education: Ph.D, Workforce Development and Education,Ohio State University M.B.A., Franklin University B.S., Operations Management, Binghamton University
Burt Klein
President
PortionPac Chemical Corp.
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Bio: Burt Klein is President of Chicago-based PortionPac Chemical Corporation. PortionPac has been a pioneer in high concentrate detergent formulations, portion control packaging and environmentally sustainable cleaning for more than 47 years. Burt brings his expertise in finance, business development, and sustainability to the business. Under his direction, the company’s revenue has continued to grow in the face of the recession. PortionPac was named a 2010 Winning Workplaces Best Small Company Workplaces Award by Inc. Magazine and Winning Workplaces.
Education: B.S. Commerce and Business Administration University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Past Assignments: Illinois Governor’s Sustainability Award ceremony, The Lean and Green Summit, The School Nutrition Association, American Correctional Association, Chicago Family Business Council at DePaul University, Chicago Sustainable Business Alliance
Kathleen E. Dickhut
Deputy Commissioner
City of Chicago
Nora Curry
Financial Planning Analyst
City of Chicago
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Bio: Over 14 years with the City of Chicago Department of Housing and Economic Development, Nora has held several positions promoting economic growth in the industrial sector. She has managed industrial areas, individual development projects and the City’s industrial business outreach and retention program.
Education: Nora received her Master of Arts in Public Policy Studies from the University of Chicago, Harris School of Public Policy and her Bachelor of Arts in History from Northwestern University. She is a National Development Council Certified Economic Development Finance Professional.
James C. Cox, AICP
Project Manager
City of Chicago
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Bio: Jim is currently a Project Manager with the City of Chicago Department of Housing and Economic Development (DHED) in the Planning and Urban Design Division. Previously he worked in DHED's Neighborhoods Division and as a Planner for the Village of Skokie. Prior to this he was employed as Associate Manager of Linderlake Corporation's Government Relations Department.
Education: M.S. - Urban and Regional Planning, University of Wisconsin B.A. - History, University of Wisconsin
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