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Rondenet-Smith speaks at manufacturers’ summit

The government should play a stronger role in drawing manufacturers to Illinois—and keeping them there, according to Laurette Rondenet-Smith, CEO of Edlong Dairy Technologies. She recently spoke at the Crain’s Midwest Manufacturers Summit on a panel that discussed ways government entities and businesses can encourage manufacturers to return to Illinois.

“As manufacturers, it’s our job to raise awareness about what needs …