ITASCA – Earlier this month, I wrapped up the final stop of our 4th annual #MakersOnTheMove statewide bus tour with a visit to Ferrara in the Village of Itasca! 
Since 1908, Ferrara has been “sharing delight in every bite” — producing a staggering 800 million pounds of candy and 42 million pounds of fruit snacks each year. 
With over 8,300 employees and more than 30 iconic brands under their belt, Ferrara is a powerhouse of Illinois manufacturing — and they’re hiring!
It was a pleasure to tour the facility alongside local stakeholders including State Sen. Seth Lewis, as well as Itasca Mayor Jeff Pruyn and DuPage County Board Commissioner Lucy Evans.
A big thank you to the entire Ferrara team for the warm welcome and for helping us celebrate Manufacturing Day and Manufacturing Month across Illinois.
Your work is a shining example of the innovation and job creation happening in our state!
