Consumers Credit Union is a member-owned financial cooperative offering banking services like loans, mortgages, and investment options. They focus on personalized financial solutions and community involvement. CCU stands out as a leader in workforce and economic development, consistently demonstrating innovation, collaboration, and a deep commitment to the community.
Ultrasonic Power Corporation (UPC), located in Freeport, Illinois, is on the cutting edge of the Industrial Ultrasonic Cleaner industry. Founded in 1972, UPC is a leading global ultrasonic cleaning company. They operate in an historic former railroad depot on eight acres and all products are “Made in the USA”, durable, industrial-grade precision cleaning equipment. UPC designs, develops, manufactures, distributes and supports our products from this single, technologically robust location.
Success at HYDAC starts with a company culture that empowers employees to collaborate and make positive changes in their workplace. We believe in developing well rounded employees. Like many manufacturing companies in Illinois, we are faced with finding workers in skilled trades as many skilled trade workers are approaching retirement age. Through our partnership with workNet DuPage, we have gained access to multiple funding streams to develop apprenticeships and have successfully developed new professionals for careers in the manufacturing industry.
For 30 years Dutch American Foods (DAF) has been proving that mid-sized American manufacturers can compete and thrive on a global scale. Despite its humble beginnings, the company has grown to be the largest employer in Beecher, Illinois and one of the largest employers in Crete, Illinois. With a combined workforce of over 250 employees staffing their two state of the art facilities, you could say that DAF is here to stay!
Knapheide Manufacturing Company produces truck beds and bodies that help companies of all sizes operate at maximum efficiency. Serving industries such as utility companies, construction businesses, telecommunications, municipalities, and more, Knapheide plays a key role in keeping the economy moving day in and day out.
Watershed Foods is recognized for their commitment to growth in both their overall business endeavors and knowledge of their employees as a whole. In their own words, “Watershed Foods is a solution-oriented company that utilizes our talents to provide value to clients, careers for employees, and support for our causes/people we care about. We are founded to serve and are guided by important values that help to define our brand.”