Business View Civil & Municipal Apr-2023

80 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 4 RICHTON PARK , I LL INOIS Luber-finer® proudly supports Dart Transit, a national leader in the transportation industry, by providing premium aftermarket filtration for its fleet of heavy-duty trucks. Luber-finer helps fleets and owner-operators minimize downtime and extend vehicle life with a full line of oil, fuel, air filters, hydraulic, coolant, cabin air and UREA/DEF filters. Our filters are engineered to meet or exceed OE performance specs for flow rate, micron rating, capacity and final filtration efficiency. In addition, Luber-finer provides filter coverage for 99% of all on-road applications including today’s most popular trucks – Freightliner, Kenworth, Mack/Volvo, Peterbilt and International DuraStar. You can find all the filters that fit your trucks on our website and on the user-friendly Luber-finer mobile app. Luber-finer has been a trusted name in filters since 1936, providing high-efficiency performance in the most demanding work environments. Quality assurance is at the heart of everything we do. In fact, we were one of the first U.S. filter manufacturers to be ISO9002 certified and QS9000 registered. We look forward to supporting heavy-duty operators with filtration that keeps their fleets running strong in today’s competitive landscape. To find a Luber-finer distributor nearest you, visit luberfiner.com/distributor . For more information, visit: luberfiner.com Luber-finer is a Proud Filter Supplier of Dart Transit Supply Chain Innovation Center and Business Incubator and School of Extended Learning at Governors State University Governors State University (GSU) is meeting the dynamic technical needs of the manufacturing workforce and innovations in expeditious supply chain operations. Workforce: As a key leader in regional efforts, GSU connects companies to the workforce of the future through collaboration with over 25 high schools. Annual events such as student meet and greets with employers, hiring and career fairs, plant tours, and drone and robotics competitions introduces hundreds of students to companies that offer careers in manufacturing and logistics. Training: GSU offers training programs to enhance incumbent workers’ skills. These programs range from Registered Apprenticeships to industry- recognized certification training in supply ch ain management, lean six sigma, and e-commerce. Logistics: Partnering with major logistics companies, GSU advances research that will improve logistics operations through the applic tion of digital technologies. As a member of the state-wide Illinois Innovation Network (IIN), GSU also collaborates with other public universities on research projects that advance the innovation capabilities of the region. For more information, contact the School of Extended Learning at ContinuingEd@go vst.edu and 708.534.4099. Within an hour by train to downtown Chicago, Richton Park is an ideal place for those who work in the city but prefer a more rural backdrop to call home. As a suburban community of 12,775, the village boasts a multitude of recreation opportunities, while fostering forward-thinking and innovative approaches to sustainability, and continuously enhancing opportunities to live, work and play. Currently, Richton Park is pushing for a change from its status as a bedroom community, working to bring more economic opportunity, as Village Manager Regan Stockstell relays, “The way the community originated, it didn’t really plan for large-scale economic development activity, and yet today it’s almost a must in terms of sustainability. So, that’s our focus, to expand upon what is primarily a residential community, to become an economic hub for commercial and retail development, as well as provide amenities to the local community for social purposes, and at the same time be attractive as a destination.” The village is home to a Walmart Supercenter, which has spurred national chains like Starbucks to open in the area. In partnership with development company Vequity, Richton Park is also welcoming a multi-tenant space that will be home to Midwest Express Clinic, bringing an urgent care facility to the community, as well as national restaurant chains, Epic Wings and Tropical Smoothie Café. Development is also planned for an area known as Richton Park Town Center, which is part of the effort to attract new opportunities to the village. “The intersection of Sauk Trail and Governors Highway is sort of like the epicenter of our community,” explains Community & Economic Development Director, Pete Saunders. “There is also a Metra commuters rail line located near that intersection. We see it as a great opportunity to bring all sorts of development, whether it be residential, commercial, or mixed- use development in that area.” Town Center Pointe, a 5 story building geared toward seniors, is the first of what Saunders hopes are many new options for this part of the community.