Suburban metal manufacturers join forces to expand business opportunities

Preckwinle attends 'Metal Hubs' launching in Crestwood

There was a major celebration in suburban Crestwood Friday for the launch of a new "Metals Hubs."

CRESTWOOD, Ill. - A new effort is underway to bring jobs to Chicago’s south suburbs.

A celebration was held in suburban Crestwood Friday to mark the launch of a new Metals Hub.

The Hubs is a collaborative network of metals, machinery, and equipment manufacturers who are committed to developing news business opportunities in the area.

"The Hubs approach to increasing the capacity of local manufacturers, identifying new supply chains, and collectively pursuing contracts and customers — represents a game changing, economic development strategy," Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle said.

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The Hubs is funded by nearly one-million dollars from the American Rescue Act.

Firms that are interested in joining the Hubs can get more information on the Southland Development Authority website.