By Carrie WilliamsFrom the March/April 2024 issue IThe incentive programs helped attract nearly $5 billion in private investment to the state of Illinois in 2023, according to Intersect Illinois. “From the makers of Pop Tarts to a leading vehicle battery manufacturer, companies are choosing to be in Illinois, and our collaborative group of business and …
Despite the deterioration in expectations, the number of business owners who expect an increase in investment is still greater than the number who expect a decrease. Overall, this means that expectations remain positive, although less positive than a year ago. Manufacturers are broadly neutral, with a net score of just half a percent, also making …
Michael Decker, Cambry Shields If you’re sipping from a plastic water bottle, scrolling through apps on your iPhone, or even taking Advil for mild pain, you’ve probably taken the job of a little-known Tulsa company into your hands. “It’s not very sexy, but what we do is a pretty important part for consumers around the …
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A number of shiny, glamorous cars graced the floor of the 2024 New York International Auto Show. Here are five of the star cars that stole the show. 1. Genesis X Gran Berlinetta Concept and Genesis GV60 Magma Concept Among this trio of bright orange concept vehicles from Genesis comes this X Gran Berlinetta concept. …
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When we last looked at IoT connectivity and smart interoperability solutions provider Morse Micro (here and on Smart City Sentinel, one of our sister sites), the company announced a new opportunity; namely the success of what it called “the world’s first live demonstration of Wi-Fi CERTIFIED HaLow technology spanning three kilometers” (ie just under two …
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Investors can now buy shares in iconic car brand Lotus. On Tuesday morning, Lotus Technology announced the completion of its merger with special purpose acquisition firm L Catterton Asia Acquisition Corp. . Lotus Technology is effectively a distributor for UK-based manufacturer Lotus Cars and also sells its own electric vehicle models. The combined company’s name …
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A professional theater production opens in Tucson in late December, giving you a chance to see some local and national talent. Saguaro City Music Theater presents “Matilda the Musical” starring Miriam Howell, 9, a 4th grader at Ironwood Elementary School. “It’s very energetic and there’s a lot going on in it,” she said. “It’s definitely …
Last week I looked at a new partnership between the Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) and the FiRa Consortium (FiRa). The first, cross-industry organization (ie representing companies including Apple, BMW, Ford, Google, Honda, Hyundai, Samsung, etc.) working to advance smartphone-to-car connectivity solutions. The latter drives the development of technical certifications and specifications regarding fine localization and …
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Takehito Soeda, Vice President of Sony China. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Japanese consumer electronics company Sony Group Corp will step up efforts to expand its presence in China through technological innovation as it bets on the entertainment sector to further tap the huge growth potential of the world’s second-largest economy, a senior official said. Sony …
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