Rivian shook up the automotive world by reimagining the American pickup truck for a new era. To turn its vision into reality, the electric vehicle maker relied on a time-tested formula for success. Namely, it sought to make a home where the crucial ingredients of a welcoming community, skilled talent, and convenient location all come together. Zach Dietmeier, Rivian’s Senior Manager of Plant Communications and Policy, told Intersect Illinois about how Normal, IL has become home to the company’s tremendous growth.
Read the interview here.
Meet Economic Driver: Eileen Chin, President & CEO, R.M. Chin & Associates
In celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month, we’re honored to share the story of Eileen Chin, President & CEO of R.M. Chin & Associates in our latest Economic Drivers profile. Eileen lived in Connecticut for three years as a child, but has otherwise been a lifelong Illinoisan.
Meet Economic Driver: Hardik Bhatt, CEO, SDI Presence LLC
As we kick off May’s Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, we’re proud to spotlight SDI Presence CEO and Illinois EDC Board Member Hardik Bhatt, who has lived and worked in Illinois for 28 years.
Data Detective: AANHPI Immigration Patterns
In recognition of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, this edition of Data Detective explores a key question: Which AANHPI communities have been growing in Illinois in recent years?
