1/ The #EV revolution is already unfolding, and Illinois is at the center of it all. For the first-ever #EV DayIL, I sat down with Governor JB Pritzker to discuss our state’s winning formula and how we became one the foremost leaders in this industry:

We were thrilled to be a part of EV Industry Day, with Kara Demirjian Huss moderating the panel for Illinois Workforce Innovation and Community Benefits ⚡️
We also showcased an update of our EV Innovation Hub bit.ly/3MkUnK2

#EVDayIL

#EVDayIL is underway. Visit us to learn how Intersect Illinois can be a resource for your business.

Happy #EconDevWeek . We're celebrating by spotlighting our Business Development team.

✨ Cathriona Fey ✨ is our Associate Director of BD. From helping plan #EVDayIL to showcasing #Illinois ' tech advantages at #CES2024 , Cathriona is a passionate advocate for her home state.

The first #EVDayIL panel highlighted the tremendous opportunities of decarbonizing the transportation industry and provided great insight from panelists representing UL Solutions, Ford Motor Company, Illinois Finance Authority PACE Program, Illinois State Geological Survey, U.S. Department of Energy and Boston Consulting Group. 🌟

Don’t miss the opportunity to join us for #EVDayIL on April 25! Featuring a fireside chat w/ Governor JB Pritzker and exploration of emerging trends, market opportunities & innovative solutions shaping the future of the EV Industry. TICKETS ARE LIMTED: bit.ly/3Uc6NJi

This week, in honor of #EarthDay today and #EV DayIL on 4/25, we're showcasing why #Illinois is at the forefront of the #EV revolution as we gear up for EV Industry Day on 4/25. ⚡

Illinois' commitment to #cleanenergy , qualified and growing #EV talent pipeline, and world-class

It was an honor for Nicolas Brunet and Nate A Baguio with Lion Electric to join Governor JB Pritzker and business leaders such as Intersect Illinois, @IMECIllinois, Illinois Manufacturers' Association (IMA), ComEd, and TCCI Manufacturing to celebrate #EVDayIL !

#innovation #TeamIllinois #electricvehicles #cleanenergy #manufacturing

A convening for the books! ⚡

Great to bring together stakeholders from near & far to discuss the future of Illinois' thriving EV industry #EVDayIL

The second #EV DayIL panel stressed the importance of #workforce development and community partnerships in the #EV revolution. This dynamic group explained how they are building the workforce of the future in #Illinois :
⭐ Kara Demirjian Huss, TCCI Manufacturing
⭐ Nate Baguio,

Illinois has robust resources for growing companies in the #EV supply chain; our IllinoisDCEO partners Kristin Richards and Lisa Clemmons Stott explained how the state's programs are helping to bring jobs and investment to #Illinois during #EV DayIL. ⚡

Another great #EVDayIL panel on developing a #battery #supplychain and discussing how collaboration drives innovation. Panelists included:
🔋 Eric Frederickson, Call2Recycle
🔋 Mark Kreusel, Gotion Inc.
🔋 Sam Trinch, 6K Energy
🔋 Spencer Gore, Bedrock Materials

On #EVDayIL , we're ready to lead the charge into an electric future.

We have the power, cutting-edge research, engineering workforce, strong economy, and of course, perfect location in the center of our nation.

All to reach our nation-leading goal of 1M EVs on the road by 2030.

We rounded out #EV DayIL learning about #supplychain opportunities and strategies to thrive as an #EV supplier. From building industry partnerships to risk management, panelists Mark Denzler, Illinois Manufacturers' Association (IMA); David Boulay, IMEC; Jeffrey Taylor, Crafts Technology; Kevin Fernow,

Argonne National Lab's Venkat Srinivasan explained the challenges and opportunities of the domestic #battery industry during #EVDayIL . Argonne's Joint Center for Energy Storage Research focuses on next-generation storage research including developing batteries for use in #EVs . This impactful

Governor JB Pritzker and Intersect Illinois Chairman john atkinson kicked off #EVDayIL with a fireside chat where they discussed how the EV industry is advancing in #Illinois . They discussed how the state provides:
☑ An ecosystem of EV thriving companies such as Gotion Inc., Rivian,

#EV DayIL is coming up! With keynotes, matchmaking sessions, a fireside chat with Governor JB Pritzker and more, this inaugural conference is a can't-miss event for stakeholders across the #EV spectrum. Grab tickets while you can: bit.ly/3Uc6NJi

#TeamIllinois #BeInIllinois