Thursday - May 22, 2025
Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Illinois Newsletter for Wednesday May 07, 2025 ( 6 items )  

G-Form Launches Protective Gear for Adaptive Athletes
MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, May 7 -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * G-Form Launches Protective Gear for Adaptive Athletes PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND (May 5, 2025) - G-Form announced the launch of the Adaptive Riding Bib, the first padded base layer bib specifically designed for adaptive mountain biking (aMTB). This groundbreaking gear addresses a critical need for athletes with disabilities, offering advanced protection, comfort and accessibility. "Devel  more

OrderMyGear Launches Print-on-Demand Stores Partnership With STAHLS'
MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, May 7 -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * OrderMyGear Launches Print-on-Demand Stores Partnership with STAHLS' DALLAS, TEXAS (May 6, 2025) - OrderMyGear (OMG) announced its integration with STAHLS' Fulfill Engine to launch print-on-demand stores. The integration helps promotional product distributors, apparel decorators and team dealers to tap into a network of vetted decorators to automatically source, decorate and ship items   more

Private Equity Firm to Acquire Skechers
MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, May 7 -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * Private Equity Firm to Acquire Skechers LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA & NEW YORK, NEW YORK (May 5, 2025) - Skechers U.S.A., Inc., a Fortune 500 company and the third-largest footwear company in the world, announced that it has agreed to be acquired by 3G Capital, a global investment firm built on an owner-operator approach to long-term investing. The transaction is expected to close in the th  more

Region 5 Mark of Excellence Awards 2024 winners announced
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 6 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news: * * * Region 5 Mark of Excellence Awards 2024 winners announced CONTACT: Lou Harry, SPJ Manager of Publications and Awards, lharry@hq.spj.org Kim Tsuyuki, SPJ Communications Specialist, ktsuyuki@hq.spj.org The Society of Professional Journalists recognizes the best collegiate journalism in Region 5 with 2024 Mark of Excellence Awards winners. SPJ's Region 5 comprises   more

Transforming Futures: CompTIA allies with Moroccan Ministry of Digital Transition and Administration to develop professional certification programs in the digital fields
DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, May 6 [Category: Computer Technology] -- CompTIA posted the following news release: * * * Transforming Futures: CompTIA allies with Moroccan Ministry of Digital Transition and Administration to develop professional certification programs in the digital fields Memorandum of understanding signed at GITEX Africa 2025 Marrakech, Morocco - CompTIA and the Ministry of Digital Transition and Administration Reform of the Kingdom of Morocco have signed a strategic agreement   more

Trump Administration Signals First International Trade Framework Could Land This Week
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 6 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Trump Administration Signals First International Trade Framework Could Land This Week The White House is indicating that its first post-tariff bilateral trade framework could be announced within days. Speaking with reporters aboard Air Force One on May 4, President Trump said an agreement with "one of several negotiating partners... [could] very well be " ann  more