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Friday, January 20, 2012

Industry, Budget Tops State of the Village Address

Bolingbrook Mayor Roger Claar spoke to nearly 700 area residents during the Bolingbrook Area Chamber of Commerce's 25th annual State of the Village address.

Bolingbrook’s booming business industry took center stage at Mayor Roger Claar’s State of the Village address Thursday at the Bolingbrook Golf Club.  Claar listed a number of businesses that have moved to Bolingbrook in the last year, including G&W Electric and Diageo Americas Supply, both of which were mentioned in last year's state of the village address. “They’ve been a real source of pride for us,” Claar said to nearly 700 people in attendance. He also noted Ricoh, one of the world's largest electronics and imaging companies, which will soon consolidate its operations in as many as 12 states and relocate to Bolingbrook, as well as the numerous restaurants popping up in the village, including Jersey Mike’s sub-sandwich shop, Honey Jam …

Bob Jonas

3:03 pm on Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Jennifer, where did you see Bonnie's resume. I would like to read it. Hopefully this isn't the same Bonnie that is always pigging out at the various eateries on town. There is a Bonnie that post on here about loving quick food places and gorging out. If it's her, not sure where she would find time to govern, if she is always eating.   more ›

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Ricoh Consolidating Locations, Will Move to Bolingbrook

The move, which was announced Tuesday, is expected to bring 140 new jobs to the area.

Ricoh, one of the world's largest electronics and imaging companies, will consolidate its operations in as many as 12 states and relocate to Bolingbrook, officials announced Tuesday at the Bolingbrook village board meeting. The company will move into a 261,554 square-foot industrial warehouse building located at 254 Internationale Boulevard—a building just south of I-55 and visible from the interstate. There, Ricoh will house a new distribution and assembly center. The move is expected to bring 140 new jobs to the area. Overall, the company will employ more than 200 workers. The announcement drew applause from those attending the board meeting. Village officials were also extremely pleased with the deal. "We've had several major business …

jaskie1505

7:03 am on Wednesday, November 16, 2011

This is great news for the village. Kudo's to everyone involved in making this happen.   more ›

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