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Big I Illinois names Brett Gerger CEO
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Big I Illinois has appointed Brett Gerger as chief executive officer, effective July 1, as longtime leader Phil Lackman retires after 31 years.
Explorer.Company spotlights Mongolia's winter festival season
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Explorer.Company is promoting late-season travel in Mongolia around ice sports, camel races, eagle hunting and Lunar New Year celebrations.
Hollander marks 135 years serving Chicago movers and storage customers
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Hollander International Storage & Moving is celebrating more than 135 years in business in Chicago, highlighting its growth from a local cartage company into a full-service moving and storage provider.
Huiding to show industrial flush paddle latches at IMTS
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Laizhou Huiding Hardware Co., Ltd. is preparing to attend the International Manufacturing Technology Show in Chicago, where it plans to present flush paddle latches and other industrial hardware.
Rebecca Pogonitz advances neuroaesthetic design in Chicago
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Rebecca Pogonitz, owner and principal designer of GOGO Design Group, is positioning her Chicago-area practice around NeuroDesign, wellness-focused homes, and human-centered interiors.
The Music Trust warns NYE planners to book talent now
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The Music Trust says New Year’s Eve bookings are already tightening across major U.S. markets as DJs, bands and specialty acts lock in calendars ahead of the holiday rush.
August Jackson launches Row36 insights lab
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August Jackson has launched Row36, a new insights lab in Chicago designed to help organizations better understand audience behavior and turn those insights into stronger experiences and communications.
Indiana single-family permits fall 11% in September
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Indiana issued 1,680 single-family building permits in September 2026, down from August and from a year earlier.
Ingantec names former UW-Madison engineering dean to advisory board
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Ingantec appointed Dr. Ian M. Robertson, former UW-Madison engineering dean and former NSF materials research director, as the first member of its new Technical Advisory Board, effective Aug. 4, 2026. The move adds a high-profile materials…
Neurealm to demo AI safety blueprint for industrial robots at Automate 2026
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Neurealm will show its Vision AI-powered NVIDIA Halos Outside-In Safety Blueprint at Automate 2026 in Chicago, highlighting a system that uses factory cameras and edge AI to help robots work more safely alongside people.
GWEIKE Laser showcases fabrication gear at five autumn trade shows
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GWEIKE Laser completed a five-show run across the U.S., Europe and China from September to October, highlighting cutting, bending and welding systems for different metal fabrication needs.
CMG Containers expands Chicago rental access for commercial and industrial storage
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CMG Containers is broadening access to container rentals in Chicago for businesses that need secure, flexible storage for job sites, warehouses, retail operations and industrial facilities.
SemiCab to sponsor Reuters Supply Chain USA 2026 and host workshop in Chicago
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Algorhythm Holdings’ SemiCab will appear as a Gold Sponsor at Reuters Events: Supply Chain USA 2026 on June 23-24 in Chicago, where it will demo its Apex platform and lead a workshop on freight-network volatility.
Cargoos Highlights Risks That Can Delay Industrial Freight After Booking
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Cargoos Logistics says many industrial equipment shipments run into problems after a truck is booked, from equipment mismatches to missed delivery windows and detention charges.
Jolly Cannabis to showcase hemp-derived edibles at CHAMPS Chicago
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Jolly Cannabis will exhibit its hemp-derived gummy lineup at CHAMPS Trade Show in Chicago from June 23-25 at Booth #19035-19037. The brand plans to highlight new ratio-based products, diet-friendly options and its wellness-focused Rotation line…
Keyrenter Chicago North and Naperville launch summer leadership program
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Keyrenter Property Management Chicago North and Naperville have launched a new summer leadership program that puts two college interns into day-to-day property management and operations work across the Chicago area.
Brontë Fall releases new single ‘Main Character Energy’
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Brontë Fall has released “Main Character Energy,” a pop-leaning single centered on independence and women’s empowerment.
IgniteHer adds training lounge for women in cannabis at Chicago event
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The Mycelia Group and IgniteIt are expanding their IgniteHer campaign with a new training lounge at IgniteHer Chicago, set for June 14-16 at the Marriott Magnificent Mile. The program is designed to help women in cannabis sharpen executive…
Republic Bank of Chicago taps Kobalt Labs for compliance overhaul
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Republic Bank of Chicago has chosen Kobalt Labs to modernize third-party risk and compliance work, starting with vendor management and annual policy reviews.
Melt-to-Make co-founder Sarah McLaughlin to speak at IgniteIt Chicago
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Melt-to-Make is putting co-founder Sarah McLaughlin on a growing 2026 conference circuit focused on cannabis manufacturing standards and CPG-style consistency.
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