London (CNN Business) The United Arab Emirates will pour £10 billion ($13.8 billion) into the United Kingdom over the next five years, as the Gulf state seeks to diversify its economy beyond fossil fuels . The UK Office for Investment and UAE sovereign wealth fund Mubadala announced the investment in a statement on Thursday, saying that it would boost economic growth and job creation in the two countries and increase investment into technology, infrastructure and renewable energy. The UAE has already deployed £1.1 billion ($1.5 billion) into the UK economy since the "sovereign investment partnership" was established in March, including £800 million ($1.1 billion) into the life sciences sector. "Today's expansion of our sovereign investment partnership will help accelerate funding and innovation in key sectors that are foundational to [the] economic growth of both nations," said Mubadala CEO Khaldoon Al Mubarak. "We are already developing … [Read more...]
Lincoln Square Chamber Of Commerce: Lincoln Square Taproom Opens In Former Huettenbar On Lincoln Avenue
0 Business The taproom's menu includes Oktoberfest brews, ciders and other beers on tap, as well as Malört. Press Release Desk News Partner Posted Reply Press release from Lincoln Square Chamber of Commerce: September 13, 2021 The taproom's menu includes Oktoberfest brews, ciders and other beers on tap, as well as Malört. by Alex V. Hernandez / Block Club Chicago / September 10, 2021 LINCOLN SQUARE — After months of renovations, the former Huettenbar reopened Thursday as the Lincoln Square Taproom. The bar at 4721 N. Lincoln Ave. offers neighbors Märzen-style beers from local breweries, like Maplewood and Old Irving Brewing, just in time for Oktoberfest. Huettenbar closed late last year. Lincoln Square Taproom owner Andrew Pillman overhauled the space to make it more modern while preserving as much of Huettenbar's old-world charm. The taproom's menu includes a traditional cider from Eris … [Read more...]
Lincoln Square Chamber Of Commerce: Best Restaurants For Fall In Chicago
0 Business Get cozy at Chicago's best restaurants for Fall dining and drinking Press Release Desk News Partner Posted Reply Press release from Lincoln Square Chamber of Commerce: September 15, 2021 Get cozy at Chicago's best restaurants for Fall dining and drinking by Jacky Runice, Chicago Local Expert / USA Today / September 15, 2021 It's time to reject charcoal lemonade and poké bowls and order anything soaked in smoky whiskey or sticky maple. If a German experience lifts your spirits, The Publican ' s annual Oktoberfest celebration is your ticket to ride into autumn. In West Town, Funkenhausen's Funktoberfest celebration adds a wunderbar dash of autumn glee. One of the few restaurants left in the city that serves traditional German food, Himmel'sgets even better with its autumn Oktoberfest celebration. Since you're replacing the fashion item of summer, midriff tops, for sweaters and jeans, splurge on … [Read more...]
Spirit Halloween Store Open In Lemont
0 Business The Spirit Halloween store in Lemont is at 13406 S. Archer Ave. Andrea Earnest Patch Staff Posted Reply LEMONT, IL — It's now mid-September, which means the Halloween season has arrived — at least at the more than 1,400 seasonal Spirit Halloween stores that have opened nationwide, including one in Lemont. All the company's stores across every state sell costumes, Halloween décor and accessories for children, teens and adults. The store in Lemont is open at 13406 S. Archer Ave., in the former OfficeMax. Other Spirit Halloween stores near Lemont include: 1220 75th St., Downers Grove 204 Orland Park Place, Orland Park 155 N. Weber Road, Bolingbrook The store allows online shopping by theme, so customers can filter costumes by TV show or movie, among other sections. Filters are also available by size, price or rating. Spirit Halloween has Harley Quinn, Stitch and fox costumes among their … [Read more...]
Raising Cane’s To Open In Orland Park
1 Business See how you can score a chance to win free Cane's for a year. Yasmeen Sheikah Patch Staff Posted | Updated Reply ORLAND PARK, IL — Orland Park will officially be home to the 17th Raising Cane's location in the Chicagoland area on Tuesday. The restaurant will make its village debut on Sept. 21. Raising Cane's — highly recognized for its chicken fingers — is located at 15011 S. Lagrange Road, adjacent to the Orland Square Mall. The location features a multi-lane drive-thru. For the grand opening, the restaurant is promoting a chance to win free Cane's for a year. Raising Cane's will accept entries from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for its "Lucky 20" drawing to award 20 customers ages 13 and older free Cane's for a Year. Winners will be contacted on Sept. 22. Winners will get the Raising Cane's reward card, good for up to 52 free Raising Cane's box combo meals. The reward card may be used one time per … [Read more...]
New Burlington Opens Friday, Donating $5k To Tinley Park School
0 Business The national retailer will be donating the funds to nearby Fulton Elementary at its ribbon cutting ceremony Friday. Yasmeen Sheikah Patch Staff Posted Reply TINLEY PARK, IL — Just in time for fall, the new Burlington location in the remodeled Tinley Park Plaza will open this Friday, according to a news release from the national retailer. Burlington was formerly located around the corner at 7061 W. 159th St. The national retailer, now located at 16001 S. Harlem Ave., is known for its "amazing deals," and affordable products. The new store's hours are Monday-Sunday, 8a.m to 11 p.m. The grand opening event will feature a ribbon cutting ceremony, and the first 100 customers — aged 18 and up — will receive a $5 bonus card to be used towards their purchase. On Saturday, customers will receive a free Burlington umbrella at the location, while supplies last, no purchase necessary. "Our goal is to … [Read more...]
