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The IPA was founded in 1865 as an organization for Illinois publishers. It has evolved into the largest state newspaper association in the country representing more than 450 daily and weekly newspapers. The Association spent much of its early history housed in Gregory Hall on the campus of the University of Illinois. In 1975, it relocated to Springfield and settled into its permanent headquarters in April of 2000. The IPA has evolved from a fraternal organization to one whose agenda now focuses on a wide array of legislative, business, advertising, educational and legal services. The IPA is governed by a board of directors of 15 newspaper executives representing an equal number of weekly and daily newspapers from regional districts. The Board of Directors determines the legislative and business practices that are carried out by the IPA’s full-time staff of 15 employees. More than 450 newspapers are members of the Illinois Press Association, making it the largest state press organization in the country. The IPA continues to provide professional education, government access and newspaper advertising promotion to members. They also provide assistance for Newspapers in Education and literacy programs, education and promotion of the First Amendment, information on evolving technology and new media, and "hot button" seminars.

Illinois Principals Association's mission is to develop, support, and advocate for innovative educational leaders. To achieve our mission, we work to provide Members high quality professional development, networking opportunities, and advocate on their behalf with state and federal legislators and the Illinois State Board of Education. Services we provide include: Professional development experiences that are second to none. Non-administrative staff can attend at the IPA Member rate when their building level leader is a Member; Access to the online, on-demand professional development; Access to free, expert general counsel available to assist you with contractual and school issues; IPA Connect provides a platform for Members to network, collaborate and encourage one-another in a dynamic, online learning community; Opportunities to serve in Association leadership capacities as well on statewide groups that impact policy and the work done for students across the state; Support from former accomplished school leaders who are only a phone call away; … and much, much more.

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IRTA works to maintain and improve benefits for annuitants of the Teachers Retirement System (TRS); promote education and the professional, social and economic status of all members.

Unleashing the Power of Small Business Passionately providing business resources, insight and knowledge to small business owners with the desire, drive and determination to reach their goals. The Illinois Small Business Development Center at Champaign County EDC (CUSBDC) provides professional guidance to small, medium and start-up businesses in Champaign County and East Central Illinois resulting in job creation and economic expansion. All counseling services are free. The mission of the Small Business Development Center is to assist in job creation, support entrepreneurship, business start-up, expansion, productivity, and to sharpen small business management in the region. Our organization and partners accomplish this through one-on-one counseling, technical assistance, training seminars, information provision, networking opportunities and business development and real estate expertise. Free Consulting Services: - Strategic and growth planning - Patents, commercialization and licensing - Operations and production - Business plans and financial projections - Human resource requirements - Cash flow issues and solutions - Accounting systems and reporting - Sales channel selection and management - Marketing plans - Start-up processes including legal structure, name registration, bookkeeping, etc. - Electronic marketing - Accounting systems - Sales plans and staff training - Budgeting - Hiring the right people - Cooperative training with SCORE on starting and financing a business - Other topics as needed Financing Assistance: - Information on federal, state and local loan programs - Advice on debt and equity structure - Guidance for bank financing - Information on angel investment and venture capital

Founded by dentists in Chicago in 1865, the Illinois State Dental Society continues every year to build on its impressive history through achievements that not only improve the oral health of the public we serve, but also enhance the profession of dentistry and its membership at large. Past leaders in the state and local dental societies have paved the way for their successors to enjoy a bright future in organized dentistry. The Illinois State Dental Society is made up of seven downstate districts and the Chicago District. The seven downstate districts are geographically divided while the Chicago Dental Society has nine branches. From the seven downstate districts and the nine branches of CDS, ISDS elects its officers and trustees to administer the business of the Society. In addition to representing the membership of ISDS throughout the state, the Illinois State Dental Society is the fifth largest membership state in the country. At the national level, Illinois is well represented and respected over the years with its members holding officer and chair positons at various levels within the American Dental Association. The Illinois State Dental Society has enjoyed an illustrious and accomplished history and holds a future full of promise due to the dedication and commitment of its members.

Whether you want to build a better solar car, manage a multimillion dollar portfolio, or shape young minds in the classroom, your professional dreams hinge on getting the best college education possible. And that's just what you will receive at Illinois State, where more than 160 fields of study can spark your curiosity. We promote the highest academic standards in our teaching, scholarship, public service, and the connections we build among them. We devote all of our resources and energies to creating the most supportive and productive community possible to serve the citizens of Illinois and beyond.

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Students Consulting for Nonprofit Organizations (SCNO) is a registered student organization at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign that was founded by a group of students in 2010.

The Illinois Sustainable Technology Center is a division of the Prairie Research Institute. Our mission is to encourage and assist citizens, businesses, and government agencies to prevent pollution, conserve natural resources, and reduce waste to protect human health and the environment. ISTC integrates applied research, technical assistance, and information services to advance efforts in the areas of pollution prevention; water and energy conservation; and materials recycling and beneficial reuse.

Welcome to the official LinkedIn page of the Stuart School of Business at the Illinois Institute of Technology, where our strategically competitive programs give students the skills they need for success in the next economy. Stuart’s curriculum is centered on the concepts of creativity, entrepreneurship, incisive decision-making, leadership, innovation, and sustainability. These concepts develop technical and quantitative expertise, with a broad foundation in the professional knowledge that is key to success in the global workplace.

Illinois Transport, Inc was founded in 1973 by Frank Giordano Sr. The company was acquired by the current President and CEO, Joshua Cooley, in 2013. Joshua is renowned in the intermodal industry with over 25 years of experience working at leading companies throughout the United States. Since the acquisition, Joshua and his team has transformed the company from a small, single depot operation into the mid-west’s leading intermodal container, chassis, and reefer maintenance and repair company.