Big Shoes Award recognizes strength of manufacturing in south suburbs

Despite the high taxes, some manufacturing businesses are committed to remaining in the south suburbs. The region has advantages over other areas, including rail and interstate highway access and the opportunity to hire employees from a large pool of well-educated and skilled candidates.

That’s the message being shared by Reggie Greenwood, director of economic development for the Chicago Southland Economic Development Corporation, which is affiliated with the East Hazel Crest-based South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association…Please click here to read Ted Slowik’s column in the Tribune/Daily Southtown.