<?xml version="1.0" encoding="windows-1252"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Illinois IGNN: Business News</title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/news/</link><description>The Illinois Government News Network (IGNN) section is your online source for news from the State of Illinois. Choose from the IGNN Links on the right to locate press releases in the categories that are of interest to you, or use the search the news feature to locate specific press releases or a different topic of releases. For other media, access the Illinois Information Service (IIS) Radio page for digital radio feeds and news soundbites.</description><language>en-us</language><copyright>Copyright &#169; 2012 State of Illinois</copyright><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 14:32:02 CST</pubDate><ttl>2</ttl><webMaster>cms.rss@illinois.gov</webMaster><lastBuildDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 14:32:02 CST</lastBuildDate><image>  <title>IGNN</title>  <link>http://www.illinois.gov/news/</link>  <url>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/images/IGNN133x45.jpg</url>  <width>133</width>  <height>45</height>   </image><!-- Note: You can get the HTML version by replacing .xml to .htm --><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Quinn to Illinois Business Leaders: Get Involved to Stabilize Medicaid & Pension Systems]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=11&#x26;RecNum=10215</link><description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD – May 2, 2012. In his keynote address at the Illinois Retail Merchants Association’s annual business day, Governor Pat Quinn called on Illinois business leaders to push for solutions that rescue Illinois’ Medicaid and public pension systems this legislative session. The two fast-growing areas of state spending are on unsustainable paths, jeopardizing their existence, those who depend on them, and the state’s ability to fund core services like education and public safety. Uncertainty caused by inaction on these two critical issues makes it more difficult for businesses and the state to plan for long-term needs and growth.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">1A09A1F048354AE7570BF137F30ABD21</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Quinn Announces Lafarge Moving U.S. Headquarters to Illinois - Company to Relocate from Virginia and Create 90+ Illinois Jobs]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=11&#x26;RecNum=10176</link><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO – April 17, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that Lafarge North America is investing approximately $10 million to relocate its U.S. headquarters from Virginia to Illinois. Lafarge, one of the largest cement, aggregate and concrete manufacturers in the world, will create more than 90 jobs in Illinois in the first two years and likely more than 100 jobs over three to four years. By moving its U.S. headquarters to Illinois, Lafarge will gain access to Illinois’ pool of highly-skilled workers, world-class transportation infrastructure and central location. Governor Quinn personally recruited Lafarge and met with its senior leadership during a recent economic trade mission to Europe.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">1166CFFF15F5AAABFC0F3803975991AE</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Quinn Announces $1.4 Million Roadway Improvement Project for West Central Illinois - Project Will Pave Way for NTN-Bower Corporation Expansion; Create 80 New Jobs]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=11&#x26;RecNum=10152</link><description><![CDATA[MACOMB, IL – April 6, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today announced a $1.4 million roadway improvement project along Bower Road in the city of Macomb. The project supports economic growth in West Central Illinois by paving the way for NTN-Bower Corporation to expand its Macomb facility, creating 80 new jobs over the next two years.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 06 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">50698C07F91C611904A467B4892806A2</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Quinn Convenes First Meeting of Illinois Export Advisory Council - Group Will Develop Recommendations to Increase Trade Opportunities and Business Investment in Illinois]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=11&#x26;RecNum=10145</link><description><![CDATA[CHICAGO – April 3, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today convened the first meeting of the Illinois Export Advisory Council. As part of Governor Quinn’s commitment to strengthen the Illinois economy and create jobs, the group will work with the Governor’s office and recommend strategies to increase trade and business investment in Illinois. Governor Quinn announced the group as part of his growth strategy during his 2012 State of the State Address.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">7520FA31D14F45ADD6D61E52DF5A03FF</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Governor Quinn Secures SBA Disaster Assistance for Tornado Recovery - People, Businesses in Nine Southern Illinois Counties Eligible to Apply for Low-Interest Loans]]></title><link>http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=11&#x26;RecNum=10117</link><description><![CDATA[SPRINGFIELD – March 22, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that the state’s request for a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster declaration has been approved for nine counties in Southern Illinois that were hit by deadly tornadoes and severe storms on Feb 29.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 CST</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">7D37940A0260EAC65B7A04DF9F8ABEAF</guid></item></channel></rss>
