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SPAAN Tech President and CEO Smita N. Shah Helps Launch White House Series to Advance Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Economic Equity

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Friday, January 27, 2023
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CHICAGO, Jan. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Yesterday, President and CEO of SPAAN Tech and member of the President's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AA and NHPI), Smita N. Shah, joined the launch of a series of regional economic summits aimed at supporting the AA and NHPI communities, with the first one kicking off at Philadelphia's City Hall.

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  • This series illustrates a commitment to empowering underserved communities by connecting them directly with federal leaders and resources and will be organized under the White House Initiative for Asian American, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders.
  • "It continues to be an honor to serve as a member of the Presidential Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders," said Shah.
  • "I am humbled to see our committee's recommendation come to life through this series of economic summits.
  • Additionally, Shah is a strong advocate for expanding economic opportunities for other Asian American-owned businesses.

Bally's Chicago Receives Critical Support From City Council

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CHICAGO, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bally's Corporation (NYSE: BALY) today garnered a major victory after Chicago's City Council voted to approve an amendment to Planned Development No. 1426, authorizing zoning for the construction of Bally's Chicago Casino – a $1.7 billion flagship entertainment destination. The first phase of this project will include the one million square foot casino building, 500-room hotel, 3,000-person event space, dozens of infrastructure improvements in the surrounding area, and a significant amount of public open space. Chicago Aldermen also approved the ordinance, making way for 3,000 construction jobs, 3,000 permanent jobs, and millions of dollars in tax revenue that the casino will generate annually.

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  • CHICAGO, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bally's Corporation (NYSE: BALY) today garnered a major victory after Chicago's City Council voted to approve an amendment to Planned Development No.
  • "This is a significant achievement and another critical step forward in the process of developing Bally's Chicago," said Bally's Chairman, Soo Kim.
  • The support comes after the Plan Commission and Committee on Zoning recommended approval of the project to the Chicago City Council earlier this week.
  • Located on the 30-acre Chicago Tribune Publishing Center at the intersection of Chicago Avenue and Halsted Street, Bally's Chicago will transform this currently underutilized site into a major economic driver for the city.

SPAAN Tech President and CEO Smita Shah Named One of Crain's Chicago Business Notable Nonprofit Board Leaders 2021

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Monday, October 11, 2021
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CHICAGO, Oct. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --SPAAN Tech, Inc., a Chicago-based engineering and construction management firm, announced today that its President and CEO, Smita N. Shah, has been named as one of Crain's Chicago Business Notable Nonprofit Board Leaders 2021 .

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --SPAAN Tech, Inc., a Chicago-based engineering and construction management firm, announced today that its President and CEO, Smita N. Shah, has been named as one of Crain's Chicago Business Notable Nonprofit Board Leaders 2021 .
  • "I am honored to receive this recognition from Crain's Chicago Business alongside so many dedicated civic leaders and public servants," said Shah.
  • Shah founded SPAAN Tech, Inc. in 1998 and has served as its President and CEO since that time.
  • SPAAN Tech has been recognized by Inc. Magazine as One Of The Fastest Growing Companies and by the Small Business Commerce Association as Best of Business in Chicago Engineering Services.