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Southern Illinois plant closures and new business growth in 2004 2006
Whirlpool to close Herrin Maytag plant by December 31 leaving about 900 workers seeking 2007 jobs. Severance offers $650 per year plus up to six months health coverage. Illinois aid program commits $2 million for laid off workers. Aisin Marion expands with 57,000 square foot facility employing 50 plus, aiming 120 by 2008 with $45 million in sales. Midwest Medical Practices, started by three workers, grows from two to 15 physicians, moves to own building, hires five staff and wins 2006 INNOVATE Illinois prize of $25,000.
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Southern Illinois
Whirlpool Corporation
Herrin Maytag
International Association of Machinists
Maytag
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
ManTraCon Corp
Marion
Karen Shaull
Sue Endres
Rose Cartwright
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Midwest Medical Practices
Giant City Road
Carbondale
Innovate Illinois
Chicago