CHICAGO (AP) -- A steel company plans to relocate its North American headquarters to Chicago, brings at least 70 new full-time jobs to the city.
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn announced Thursday that the steel producer Evraz is making the move thanks to a business investment package worth about $3 million from the Department of Commerce and economic Opportunity. The package includes tax credits and job training funds.
Evraz North American president and CEO Mike Rehwinkel says in a governor's office release that the company sees Chicago as a "financial and manufacturing hub" with easy travel access to its mills and customers.
The governor's office says the $4 billion steel manufacturer employs about 4,000 people in three states and Canada.
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn announced Thursday that the steel producer Evraz is making the move thanks to a business investment package worth about $3 million from the Department of Commerce and economic Opportunity. The package includes tax credits and job training funds.
Evraz North American president and CEO Mike Rehwinkel says in a governor's office release that the company sees Chicago as a "financial and manufacturing hub" with easy travel access to its mills and customers.
The governor's office says the $4 billion steel manufacturer employs about 4,000 people in three states and Canada.
