5/8/2012
Sterling Engineering Attends Movie Premiere
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs held a screening and discussion with co-director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, winner of the 2012 Academy Award for the short subject documentary, Saving Face. Dan Casey, Dolores Connolly, and Zahra Sandberg from Sterling Engineering were in attendance at this event.

Every year in Pakistan, there are at least one hundred people attacked with acid, the majority of which are women, with many more attacks going unreported. Saving Face is the story of two survivors of such attacks, their battle for justice, and their journey of healing. The film follows their personal stories and the nation of Pakistan as it attempts to tackle this vexing social problem.

Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy is an Emmy® and Oscar® award-winning documentary filmmaker. TIME magazine recognized her as one of the top 100 most influential people in 2012. She has worked in over ten countries to produce internationally acclaimed films including Pakistan's Taliban Generation, which is the recipient of the Alfred I Dupont Award and the Association for International Broadcasting award. Her other films include Afghanistan Unveiled and a series of documentaries for Channel 4 for which she was awarded Broadcast Journalist of the Year by One World Media. She is the first non-American to receive the Livingston Award for International Reporting and is a TED senior fellow. She was born and raised in Karachi, Pakistan, and currently lives there with her husband and daughter.

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5/3/2012
Sterling Engineering Attends the Midwest Staffing Conference
On May 3, 2012 Sterling Engineering attended the Midwest Staffing Conference hosted by ISSA in Chicago, IL. Presenting was staffing industry veteran Mary B. Lucas. Lucas shared ideas on how to enhance leadership effectiveness and inspire loyalty in the people around you:

• Be reminded of the importance of first impressions
• Walk away inspired to deal with challenging people
• Be encouraged to take accountability for everyday actions and attitudes

During Lucas' presentation, she introduced ways to combine contemporary leadership best practices with grass roots wisdom borrowed from her father, John Bichelmeyer. John Bichelmeyer was a butcher by trade, yet had the greatest amount of influence on her leadership style, and is the subject of her bestselling book, Lunchmeat & Life Lessons: Sharing a Butcher's Wisdom.

The ISSA (Illinois Search & Staffing Association) is a non-profit organization that protects and promotes the interests of both search and staffing companies in the Midwest Region. The goal of the ISSA is to be the providing resources for both businesses and individuals who are seeking a search and/or staffing provider.

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4/29/2012
Sterling Engineering Sponsors TEDx Event at University of Chicago
Sterling Engineering sponsored and attended the TEDx Event held April 29, 2012 at the University of Chicago. TEDxUChicago is a local, independently organized, event at The University of Chicago that strives to re-create the unique experience found at TED, where the world´s leaders, thinkers and doers congregate to share what they are most passionate about. At its core, the fundamental goal of TED and The University of Chicago is to foster and spear great ideas. They aim to provide a platform where the smartest thinkers, greatest visionaries, and most fascinating teachers will be inspired and will have the opportunity to inspire others.

The theme of this year's TED event was "Revolutions" and featured 15 speakers such as: Gary Erickson, CEO of Clif Bar; Catherine Roe, Head of Consumer Packaged Goods at Google; Karim Nader, Neuroscientist whose work inspired the film "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind"; and Aubrey de Grey, Biomedical Gerontologist studying ways to combat the effects of aging. It was a remarkable day that highlighted the benefits of different disciplines working collaboratively to reach common goals. It also emphasized that everyone can and should learn to code (program computers) to achieve solutions to basic challenges in everyday life.

Dolores Connolly, Dan Casey, Marian Brady, Todd Dumbroski, Susan Populorum, Jamie Grenke, Priya Bhatnagar and Lathia Davison represented Sterling Engineering at this event.

To learn more about TEDx, please visit their website.

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4/20/2012
Sterling Engineering Participates in the Harper College Job Fair
On April 20, 2012, Jamie Grenke and Krista Selvey from Sterling Engineering attended Harper College's Spring Job Fair. Sterling Engineering was one of 92 employers represented at this year's career fair located in Palatine, IL. This was a community event supporting Harper College students as well as job seekers in the Northwestern suburbs of Chicago. According to the event organizer, Lin Novak, approximately 950 job seekers attended this year's job fair. Sterling Engineering was fortunate to meet with many talented and skilled individuals, ranging from Manufacturing and Applications Engineers to Mechanical Designers and Project Managers.

Sterling Engineering has fostered a strong partnership with Harper College in their Continuing Education programs and Career Stimulus events.

Harper College opened in September of 1967. It is named for Dr. William Rainey Harper, a pioneer in the Junior College movement in the United States and the first President of the University of Chicago. In 1982, the College established a CAD/CAM training center in cooperation with high technology firms in the area. The center was designed to provide instruction and resource materials relating to computer-aided design and manufacturing.

To learn more about Harper College, please visit their website.

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4/10/2012
Sterling Engineering Attends Quarterly Conference Run with Greater O'Hare Association
"Achieve your dreams by setting your goals!" This was the topic of the discussion at the Young Professionals Group sponsored by the GOA and held at the Elk Grove Bank and Trust on April 10, 2012.

Thomas Varghese, the President of eBiz Universe, spoke about the importance of goal setting in personal and in professional life. The key principle of the presentation was on SMART planning tips, SMART being an acronym for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Timely. Varghese's SMART plan explains that no goal, nor dream or purpose in life, is truly out of reach as long as we are able to systematically and realistically break down larger dreams and goals into small "baby steps. These baby steps allow goals and dreams to be attained deliberately and over the course of time in chunks. This continues to drive and motivate over a period of time rather than aiming for an unattainable goal and becoming discouraged when it doesn't come to fruition quickly.

Overall, the event was beneficial because it provided a concise expository on the importance of setting goals- specific, short to long-term and attainable/reasonable for achieving motivation and success in personal and business settings. The event also allowed for networking with other young professionals running the gamut from staffing to human resources to management to entrepreneurial individuals.

For more information or membership with the Greater O'Hare Association, please visit their website.

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4/10/2012
Sterling Engineering Visits Hersey High School with Project Lead The Way
On April 10, 2012 Sterling Engineering was fortunate enough to be part of a select group of individuals to get a personal tour of Hersey High School and it's Careers & Technology Departments. Hersey HS is on the leading edge of educating students in the areas of technical learning and providing students with real hands-on experience with technological equipment.

David Wietrzek, Technology Teacher at Hersey HS, was the tour guide for the Sterling Engineering group. He guided the group through the technology labs, even providing time for Q&A with teachers. Attendees were shown highlights of the student body's work over the past several years along with various school owned equipment including:

• High Mileage Vehicles/Automotive Department
• TV Announcement Studio
• Graphic Design Studio
• Mills, Lathes & CNC Equipment

After the tour, the group participated in an open forum on how to educate students and parents on the importance of manufacturing and encouraging students to pursue technical related careers.

Project Lead The Way (PLTW) is the leading provider of rigorous and innovative science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education curricular programs used in middle and high schools across the United States. PLTW offers education programs engaging students in activities, projects, and problem-based learning, which provides hands-on classroom experiences.

To learn more about Project Lead The Way, please visit their website.

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4/6/2012
Sterling Engineering Attends Valley Industrial Association Marketing in Action Group
On April 6, 2012 Sterling Engineering attended the Valley Industrial Association Marketing in Action Group. The event featured Jane Cooper from Cooper Hong, Inc. presenting on the topic of Email Marketing and Email Blasting.

Cooper presented 6 questions that all should ask when blasting out an email for marketing purposes:

• Who is the target audience you're attempting to reach?
• What content is important enough to get attention?
• When should you send emails?
• Where does blasting fit in the communications mix?
• Why use an agency or should you do it yourself?
• How does this fit in with social media efforts?

Much was taken away from this event, as Sterling Engineering employs various ways of marketing, including email marketing. Event takeaways included how to properly dress the email from the subject header to the content, all the way to when to send the email blasts. Cooper also presented tips and examples of how to properly insert email marketing and email blasting into an organizations overall marketing campaign.

Learn more about VIA membership, the Marketing in Action group, and other networking groups by visiting the VIA website.

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3/23/2012
Sterling Engineering Attends FIRST Robotics Competitions at the University of Illinois-Chicago
On March 23, 2012, Sterling Engineering employees Ron Sandy, Todd Dumbroski, and Dean Gudeman, attended the FIRST Robotics Competition at the University of Illinois-Chicago Pavilion in Chicago, IL.

The mission of the FIRST Robotics Competition is to:

• Provide an outlet for high school students to learn from professional engineers.
• Build and compete with robots of their own team design.
• Learn and use sophisticated hardware and software.
• Be exposed to design, project and time management, programming, teamwork, strategic thinking, and cooperation.
• Earn a place in the FRC Championship.
• Qualify for more than $12 million in college scholarships.

Sterling Engineering attended as VIP guests allowing them to: view the competition from a designated area, participate in a VIP luncheon, engage in discussion with the FIRST Regional Director of IL, Dan Green, and be paired with a student advocate in the FRC. The advocates gave a tour of the robot pits and allowed Sterling the chance to engage with their team.

Sterling was able to get a tour and opportunity to get in the robot pits with team "Bomb Squad" from Arkansas. The components of the robot, time spent on them, and reasons behind the design were explained. By attending Sterling has a strong appreciation for the students who put a significant amount of time and effort into their FRC robots.

To learn more about FIRST, please visit their website.

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3/22/2012
Sterling Engineering Attends University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Engineering Etiquette Dinner
On March 22, 2012, Dean Gudeman, Marketing Director at Sterling Engineering, attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Engineering Etiquette Dinner. Sterling co-sponsored the event, with other local and national companies, to assist in the growing development and education of the students in the engineering programs at UW-Madison. The presenter was a professional etiquette coach who walked the entire room from the beginning to the end of the event.

The evening began with time dedicated to refreshments and networking, with faculty at the University directing students to sponsors who could directly assist in their education, career, etc. Sponsors and students were then guided into an atrium laid out for dinner and the presentation. The presenting etiquette coach began with how to present oneself at a networking event, conversation starters and how to approach a business meal and meal interview.

Once the presentation was completed dinner officially was served and the students sitting at the Sterling Engineering dinner table began to practice what they were just taught. The students were well prepared and conveyed themselves in a very mature manner. Once dinner was served the students shared their majors, ambitions, and what areas of engineering and design they desired to go into.

This was an event that not only gave Sterling Engineering the opportunity to connect with students who are preparing for their careers as well as providing students with real life tips and advice from professionals in the fields they're looking to go into.

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3/19/2012
Sterling Engineering Speaks with St. Raphael Career Transition Networking Group
Recently Tony Hotko and Kevin Bass of Sterling Engineering were asked to speak with members of the St. Raphael Career Transition Networking Group. Their expertise in the employment and staffing industry and working with companies to fill Engineering and IT roles, provided the insight and guidance the group was looking for. Their views on being flexible and keeping options open to contract and contract-to-hire positions was intriguing to the group. Other questions from the group related to: getting yourself in front of a hiring manager, how to tailor your resume for a job posting, and how recruiters choose candidates to screen further.

The purpose of the St. Raphael Career Transition Networking Group is to encourage networking as an effective tool in the job search, provide insights into effective networking and establish a network of contacts as a "jumping off" point for a networking campaign.

The group meets on the fourth Saturday of each month. Meetings begin at 9 a.m. with a guest speaker followed by small group-structured networking from 10 a.m. - Noon.

The Career Transition Networking Group provides support to people who are in transition between jobs or who are considering changing jobs or careers. The group's focus is networking as a critical skill in the job search process. Please join us if you are in transition or if you are employed and interested in assisting others.

Additional information on the St. Raphael's Transition Group is included at www.workministry.com. Work Ministry it is a faith-based job board with great online resources, links to other faith-based transition groups, and an ever-growing list of new job leads from throughout Chicago and the suburbs and 25 other states.

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3/14/2012
Sterling Engineering Attends “Managing Employees in Light of Developing Reform & Regulation" Presentation
On March 14, 2012, Kevin Bass, Account Executive at Sterling Engineering and President of the VHRA, accompanied by Tony Hotko, Director of IT Services at Sterling Engineering, attended the VHRA monthly meeting. Jeff Risch, Attorney at Smith Amundsen, presented "Managing Employees in light of Developing Reform & Regulation." Jeff Risch is a welcomed and frequent presenter at the VHRA, as his legal updates are always engaging and informative.

Some topics discussed included:

• Establishing Effective Contract Disclaimer Language.
• Disclaiming Privacy Expectations to Employees.
• NLRB recently Establishing a Social Networking Policy.
• Immigration & E-Verify.
• Internships.
• Investigating Misconduct.
• Terminations: Layoff vs. Firing.

The Valley Industrial Association represents the interests of manufacturing in the Fox Valley. Since 1902, it has built a powerful reputation for servicing its members through legislative advocacy, conducting various business surveys, offering educational and training seminars, providing networking opportunities and awarding training grant money to its members. It continues to effectively serve as the "manufacturers' silent partner."

Learn more about the VIA and how to become a member by visiting the VIA website.

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3/08/2012
Sterling Engineering Attends "Innovation In Recruitment" Seminar
On Thursday, March 8, 2012 Brandon Jerger, Deshanna Crockett, and Lathia Davidson of Sterling Engineering took part in the Sun-Times Media & Monster.com Innovation In Recruitment Seminar. The event was hosted in the brand new Museum of Broadcasting in Chicago, IL. Several companies throughout the Chicagoland area, including Sterling Engineering, were invited to discuss the future of social media in the workforce, as well as creating new and exciting ways to communicate with candidates and future employees.

Some topics that were discussed included:

• Exciting changes coming to Monster.com's searching database.
• Social media integration.
• Monster's acquisition of Military.com – the largest collection of veteran candidates in the country.
• Creating a mobile destination for candidates, exciting new designs and apps to spice-up your company website

Attendees also enjoyed a video demonstration, showing how the Museum of Broadcasting plans to utilize the social media tools discussed at the seminar in their new exhibits – which will be opening very soon.

To visit Monster.com, please click here.

To learn more about the new Museum of Broadcasting, please visit their website.

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3/07/2012
Sterling Engineering Attends Valley Industrial Association Marketing in Action Group
On March 7, 2012 Sterling Engineering attended the Valley Industrial Association Marketing in Action Group. The event featured Ken Jackson, Principal/Creative Director, from Centrifuge Brand Marketing and he spoke on the topic of QR Codes and how to apply them in business and marketing.

Much of what Ken Jackson spoke about was the application of QR Codes; some take away points were as follows:

• QR Codes have actually been around for 10 years, starting out in the automotive industry in Japan (Toyota and Denso).
• QR Codes are in actuality two-dimensional matrix barcodes that can hold thousands of alphanumeric characters.
• Practical uses for QR Codes are but not limited to tracking, ticketing, info sharing, and marketing.
• QR Codes can store information such as links to websites, phone numbers, maps, generate V-Cards, make phone calls, and link to Google Maps.
• While an October 2011 study showed that 20.1 million US citizens use QR Codes, that is still a small percentage of the total population.
• Practical places for QR Codes include business cards, brochures and marketing materials, trade show displays, and other advertisements.

It was a meeting that brought about serious discussion and idea generation as Sterling Engineering continues to stay on the leading edge of technology, marketing, and branding.

Learn more about the VIA membership, the Marketing in Action group, and other networking groups by visiting the VIA website.

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3/01/2012
Sterling Engineering Joins Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce
Sterling Engineering is proud to announce that their Milwaukee office has joined the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce (MMAC)! The MMAC has been around for more than 150 years and currently has approximately 1,800 member businesses with 300,000 employees in Milwaukee, Waukesha, Washington, and Ozaukee counties. Members represent a wide mix of industries throughout the region including financial institutions, manufacturing, transportation, and service. The focus of the MMAC is to improve metro Milwaukee as a place to invest capital, grow business, and create jobs.

Sterling Engineering joined the MMAC for several reasons. They want to continue to promote their services in the Milwaukee area, and through the MMCAC they can do so through various networking events, including after hour social events, and trade shows.

Sterling Engineering also wants to become a part of the community and discuss industry needs and issues. There are several programs available for membership including executive roundtables and sales roundtables.

Sterling Engineering recently attended the MMAC Membership Orientation meeting and a social networking meeting at Blu in the Pfister Hotel. The social hour attracted over 200 people from all different industries intent on meeting others and networking for business development.

To learn more about the MMAC, please visit their website.

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2/29/2012
Sterling Engineering Attends Aurora University Presentation on Social Media
On Tuesday February 29, 2012 Tim Lenihan, Susan Populorum, and Dean Gudeman with Sterling Engineering attended the Aurora University Human Resources Group presentation on Social Media for H.R Personnel. The event was held on Aurora University's campus and the presenter was nationally recognized speaker Brian Basilico from B2B Interactive Marketing.

Brain Basilico went into detail on a wide array of social media topics. He emphasized how important it is for all facets of a person social media presence to be connected. This includes having your LinkedIn profile connected to your Facebook profile, as well as to your blog. He also went into great depth on how important social media is to businesses and how it is going to be a driving factor for business in the future. One major piece of advice Brian gave for someone trying to update their social media presence is to think about the three C's of Social Media: content, consistency, and commitment. According to Brian, an individual who follows these three principals will have a successful social media campaign. Overall it was a great a great presentation on a subject where Sterling Engineering can benefit in the future.

To check out more information on the Aurora University HR Group and Aurora University view their website.

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2/29/2012
Sterling Engineering Speaks at DeVry University's 18th Annual Engineering Week
On February 29, 2012 Sterling Engineering spoke to students and alumni at DeVry University's 18th Annual Engineering Week. Brandon Jerger and Jane Robinson of Sterling Engineering hosted an information session in which students attending the seminar gained insight regarding the companies and industries they will be considering after graduating. Students were also given tips on what employers are looking for from potential new hires.

The students and alumni in attendance had different backgrounds and fields of study. Most students were studying engineering and planned to graduate in the next few months at the end of the Spring semester. Sterling Engineering encouraged students to begin working on their resumes and invited them to visit their office to discuss their options after graduation.

Sterling Engineering has been working DeVry University for many years, and is looking forward to hosting similar events in the future.

To learn more about career fairs at DeVry, please visit their website.

Sterling Engineering at DeVry University's 18th Annual Engineering Week.

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2/28/2012
Sterling Engineering Attends Valley Industrial Association Economic Luncheon
On February 28, 2012 Sterling Engineering attended the Valley Industrial Association's Semi-Annual Economic Luncheon. The event featured William Strauss, Senior Economist and Economic Advisor from the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. As expected, the event brought in nearly 200 people to learn about how the economy is recovering. Per William Strauss, some take always were as follows:

• The outlook is for the U.S. economy to expand at a pace below trend this year and slightly above trend in 2013.
• Employment is expected to rise moderately with the unemployment rate edging lower.
• Vehicle sales are anticipated to rise at a good pace.
• Growth in manufacturing output should be solid.
• Midwest manufacturing has been outperforming the U.S. during the recovery.
• Motor Vehicle output had nearly 95% industrial output growth from June 2009-January 2012 and Primary Metals with a 55% increase.

The Valley Industrial Association represents the interests of manufacturing in the Fox Valley. Since 1902, it has built a powerful reputation for servicing its members through legislative advocacy, conducting various business surveys, offering educational and training seminars, providing networking opportunities and awarding training grant money to its members. It continues to effectively serve as the "manufacturers' silent partner."

Learn more about the VIA and how to become a member by visiting the VIA website.

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2/23/2012
Sterling Engineering Participates in Illinois Institute of Technology Career Fair
On February 23, 2012, Sterling Engineering's Aurelija Cekalinas, Dean Gudeman, and John Creaney participated in the Illinois Institute of Technology Career fair with well over 1500 students and alumni present. Also attending were sponsors KCura, CN, Sargent and Lundy, Arcelor Mittal, International Titanium Powder, Paramed Medical Systems, and eClinicalWorks and over 140 companies and corporations including McDonalds Corp., Charles Schwab, Goldman Sachs, and Groupon.

Sterling Engineering's booth featured their new graphic banners and promotional materials for attendees. Students and alumni were able to walk around and introduce themselves to the employers present. Sterling Engineering was fortunate to meet with many individuals, ranging from undergrad students to alumni with years of experience. The fields each individual desired ranged from machine designer to nanotechnology and aerospace. Every student present was ready with resumes and was eager to hear about opportunities Sterling Engineering had to offer.

Sterling Engineering has attended this event in the past and has yielded many fine and talented candidates. With many of the currently contracted Sterling Engineering employees having spent time at IIT, it is an event that they pay close attention to and will continue to look to for A+ individuals for their customers' engineering and IT needs.

Sterling Engineering at the Illinois Institute of Technology Career Fair.

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2/07/2012
Sterling Engineering Attends DeVry University Temp to Hire Staffing Fair
On February 7, 2012, Sterling Engineering's Jamie Grenke and Aurelija Cekalinas attended the DeVry University Temp to Hire Staffing Fair at the DeVry Chicago Campus. Daniel Grey, DeVry University's Associate Director of Career Services, organized the career fair which was attended by over 120 students and a number of alumni. There were also a large number of staffing companies who were actively hiring students, interns, and alumni for different positions.

Both Jamie and Aurelija were fortunate to come in contact with students interested in positions ranging from entry-level to those with several years of experience. It was a very encouraging event with students presenting themselves with confidence and an attention to detail. It was a very productive event as a number of the students already have met with the Sterling Engineering team and a number of their clients.

To learn more about career fairs that the DeVry University Career Service is hosting, please visit their website.

Sterling Engineering with Students at the DeVry University Temp to Hire Staffing Fair.

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2/07/2012
Sterling Engineering Attends University of Marquette Reverse Career Fair
On February 7, 2012 Paul Russo and Whitney Brennan attended the Marquette Reverse Career Fair with over 35 student organizations and over 50 employers attending. Unlike a typical career fair, the students were responsible for setting up booths while the recruiters would walk through the ballroom and introduce themselves. There were organizations from Anthropology Club to R.O.T.C. to Midnight Run. All of these student organizations had booths set up with information about themselves: from handouts to pens to actual pictures of them in action. (At the end of the Career Fair there was a vote for the student organization that was most prepared, both verbally, along with the appearance of their booth.)

Paul and Whitney were able to walk from booth to booth introducing themselves and what Sterling Engineering represents. In return, they were able to gain knowledge about each of the different clubs and how they positively impact other students, the University, and the community. This was a great way for student leaders to showcase their professional skills and the values and skills they have gained as a direct result in participating in student organizations at Marquette University.

Registering for The Reverse Career Fair was quick and easy online and open to employers who registered in time, as registration was limited. With many Marquette Alumni working at Sterling Engineering, including Paul Russo, Todd Dumbrowski, and Founder Dan Casey, Sterling Engineering is trying to become as involved as possible in extracurricular activities put on by the University.

Paul and Whitney were fortunate to be able to meet both the Engineering Sorority (Alpha Omega Epsilon) and the Engineering Fraternity (Sigma Phi Delta). While meeting with the Alpha Omega Epsilon Sorority, they were able to learn more about each of the girls present. They were also able to gain insight about how the School of Engineering is set up (regarding floor levels and classrooms) along with the co-ops that the sorority is currently participating in.

Paul and Whitney then made their way to the opposite end of the ballroom to introduce themselves to the Sigma Phi Delta Fraternity. There were several of the fraternity brothers participating. They discussed exactly how Sterling Engineering operates along with positions currently available. The brothers from Sigma Phi Delta were able to show their house and discuss their engineering fields of study.

The Marquette Reverse Career fair had an interesting spin and allowed all to have a little fun while networking with Marquette Student Organizations.

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1/22/2012
Sterling Engineering Sponsors the FIRST LEGO League
The FIRST LEGO League Illinois State Championship was help January 21-22, 2012 in Arlington Heights, IL where Sterling Engineering sponsored a First LEGO League Team.

The purpose of the First LEGO League (FLL) is to get 9 – 14 year olds revved-up regarding science and technology in the process of teaching employment and life skills. The children do the work; programming an autonomous LEGO® MINDSTORMS® robot set to score points on a themed playing surface; create innovative solutions to themed problems in the Project Challenge; and finally demonstrate FLL's core values in an impromptu teamwork challenge.

Every September, FLL releases a challenge, which is based on a real-world scientific topic. Each challenge has three parts: the robot game, the project, and the FLL core values. Teams of up to ten children, with one adult coach, participate in the challenge by programming an autonomous robot to score points on a themed playing field (robot game), developing a solution to a problem they have identified (project), all guided by the FLL core values.

Past challenges have been based on topics such as nanotechnology, climate, quality of life for the handicapped population, and transportation. By designing challenges around such topics, participants are exposed to potential career paths within a chosen challenge topic, in addition to solidifying the STEM principles that naturally come from participating in a robotics program. Team members also learn valuable life and employment skills which will benefit them no matter which career path they choose. This is a high-energy event that generates high interest in technical fields and has, in fact, produced several commercially viable "real-life" solutions.

If you have a child who may be interested or if you might be interested in coaching a team, we invite you to contact Ron Sandy at 630-993-3402 or by email at rsandy@sterling-engineering.com for more information.

To learn more about the FIRST LEGO League, please visit their website.

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12/29/2011
Sterling Engineering Donates Coats and Toys to Children in Chicago
As a part of an ongoing effort by Sterling Engineering, Inc. to give back to the community, this holiday season they chose to support the Wood Family Foundation. Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood and the Wood Family Foundation hosted a toy and coat drive to support students of Chicago's Von Humboldt Elementary School. Sterling Engineering, Inc. collected and donated toys and 62 new and gently used coats for the kids.

In partnership with The Salvation Army, Kerry and his wife, Sarah, transformed the school's gymnasium into a "Winter Wonderland" complete with fake snow, Christmas trees, and a visit from Santa Claus.

Students from each grade were invited into the gym by Principal Alexandra Sophia Guilamo, who announced each child's name upon receiving a gift bag from Santa. Teammate Marlon Byrd and his wife, Andrea, joined the festivities as "Santa's helpers" and escorted children through the holiday scenario including a "treat" station, class photo with Kerry and Sarah, a visit with Santa, a Beanie Baby giveaway, and an autographed baseball photo of Kerry Wood.

In total, 428 students received brand new coats and toys in their gift bags. "We are so grateful to the Wood Family Foundation for choosing Von Humboldt Elementary and to be able to surprise our kids today has been very exciting!" exclaimed Guilamo.

Located in Chicago's Humboldt Park area, Von Humboldt Elementary has a student population that is 100 percent low income. The Wood Family Foundation chose to support Von Humboldt after touring the school and seeing the great work being done by the school's administration.

The Wood Family Foundation (WFF) is a non-profit organization that was founded in June 2011 by pitcher Kerry Wood and his wife, Sarah. The WFF works to improve the lives of children in and around Chicago by raising funds and awareness for children's charities and the causes they support. The WFF acts as an advocate for children in the Chicago community, inspiring others to join them in their mission of giving children the resources they need to succeed.

Kerry Wood and the Wood Family Foundation (WFF) spread some holiday cheer yesterday by surprising the students of Von Humboldt Elementary with new coats and toys for Christmas. In partnership with The Salvation Army, Kerry and his wife, Sarah, transformed the school's gymnasium into a "Winter Wonderland" complete with fake snow, Christmas trees and a visit from Santa Claus.

"Today was such an amazing experience for everyone. We wish all the generous donors and sponsors who supported this program could have seen the smiles they helped put on these kids' faces," explained Wood.

The Wood Family Foundation (WFF) is a non-profit organization that was founded in June 2011 by pitcher Kerry Wood and his wife, Sarah. The WFF works to improve the lives of children in and around Chicago by raising funds and awareness for children's charities and the causes they support. The WFF acts as an advocate for children in the Chicago community, inspiring others to join them in their mission of giving children the resources they need to succeed.

To learn more about the Wood Family Foundation, please visit their website.

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12/15/2011
Sterling Engineering Partners with SolidWorks Simulation User Group & Ruud Lighting
On December 15, 2011 Sterling Engineering's Paul Russo and Kevin Shumway attended the Wisconsin/Illinois SolidWorks Simulation User Group held at Ruud Lighting's (Cree) state-of-the-art facility in Sturtevant, WI. The two were invited by Brian Kinnune of Cree to speak about Sterling's services.

Sterling Engineering is launching a new relationship with Ruud Lighting and the Wisconsin/Illinois SolidWorks Simulation User Group. Sterling Engineering discussed their staffing capabilities with the different companies in attendance. They informed attendees about the types of positions Sterling Engineering fills and the different options that are available to them either on a contract-to-hire or direct-hire basis. Due to recent growth, Ruud Lighting is hiring over 400 people over the next year, and Sterling Engineering explored with attendees the benefits to using outside contractors to streamline their staffing needs.

Sterling Engineering also explained how they can assist the Wisconsin/Illinois SolidWorks Simulation User Group through using their extensive professional network. Sterling Engineering's Milwaukee office is making a concentrated effort to support more SolidWorks User Groups and become more involved in the SolidWorks community through partnerships. Sterling Engineering can assist these groups with email blasts advertising upcoming meetings, listings on their website, and word of mouth to clients and candidates.

The SolidWorks Simulation Users Group is continually looking for new members with ideas and suggestions to solving analysis and simulation problems. Their emphasis is on solving real-world issues and sharing techniques. In this group there are no competitors, the group is comprised of individuals sharing experiences and solutions to problems they encounter in every day work.

To learn more about the Wisconsin/Illinois SolidWorks Simulation User Group, please visit their website.

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10/06/2011
Sterling Engineering Attends "Staffing World 2011" in New Orleans, LA
Sterling employees Jane Robinson, Marian Brady, and Mike Sury joined staffing professionals from throughout the country and around the globe at Staffing World 2011 in New Orleans, LA in October. It was a week full of inspiring speakers, valuable workshops, and cutting-edge business solutions for the industry. The festive New Orleans setting was a fitting backdrop for what attendees called an engaging and energizing event—the American Staffing Association's (ASA) annual convention and expo—and the highest-profile gathering in the business.

Three Staffing World keynote speakers packed convention center ballrooms and wowed attendees. The presentations included a "flawless execution" business model delivered by former U.S. Air Force fighter pilot Jim Murphy; a unique look at the future of business and the economy by expert analyst Zachary Karabell; and a way to drive competitive advantage by taking intelligent risks and exploiting new business opportunities by best-selling author Peter Sheahan.

Staffing World provides an opportunity each year to network with fellow colleagues with a common goal of changing America's view of staffing by quickly adapting services to meet client needs and maintaining a level of excellence that ensures a successful future for the industry.

For more information on Staffing World, please visit their website.

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10/06/2011
Sterling Engineering Joins the Greater O'Hare Association
Sterling Engineering, Inc. is thrilled to announce its official membership into the Greater O'Hare Association! The GOA (Growth, Opportunities, and Alliances) serves a broad range of business types from over 80 communities and is a Premier Regional Business Association devoted to your company's growth by providing diverse networking opportunities throughout our regional community and business Alliances. In fact, the vision of GOA is to "Promote Growth by providing Opportunities and creating Alliances."

Sterling Engineering's goal of joining the GOA organization is not only to increase their presence in the Chicagoland area, but also to promote new business opportunities. In addition, joining the GOA will allow Sterling Engineering to reaffirm existing relationships, both personal and professional, some of which have been established since Sterling Engineering first opened its doors in 1969.

To learn more about the Greater O'Hare Association, please visit their website.

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10/05/2011
Sterling Engineering Attends Wisconsin Manufacturing & Technology Show
Sterling Engineering was in attendance at the Wisconsin Manufacturing & Technology Show (WMTS) October 4-6, 2011 at the State Fairground in Milwaukee, WI. This show is the Midwest's premier metalworking and manufacturing tool show. From tooling inserts and multi-tasking CNC machines, to automation and technologies that cut, mill, drill - all offering opportunities for manufacturing companies to gain a competitive edge.

Sterling Engineering used WMTS as an avenue to network with customers and potential clients about their needs and the state of their business. Sterling Engineering's findings were that companies are busy, that business was good, and there is an overall high demand for CNC machinists. Also, presentations on the latest in manufacturing and engineering technology were given by multiple companies including Sterling Engineering partner, Graphics Systems Corporation.

To learn more about the Wisconsin Manufacturing & Technology Show, please visit their website.

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10/03/2011
Sterling Engineering Participates in MSOE's Resume Workshop
On October 3, 2011, Sterling Engineering's Phil Willman and Jorge Benavente attended the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) "Resume Workshop". The workshop featured representatives from different companies and technical service firms that met one on one with MSOE students to critique and advise them on creating and strengthening their resumes.

This was the 3rd year for this event held at MSOE's downtown Milwaukee campus. Attendance has grown steadily over the past three years with 60 students in 2009, 100 in 2010, and 177 students in 2011. The student participants ranged anywhere from freshman to seniors.

To learn more about MSOE, please visit their website.

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9/30/2011
Sterling Engineering Provides Classroom Guidance to Local Colleges
Sterling Engineering has continued to be active and ever-present in their local community. Recently, Sterling Engineering worked with local colleges including: Environmental Technical Institute (ETI), DeVry University, Harper College, ITT Technical Institute, and The Illinois Welding School, to provide course and classroom guidance to ensure graduates are being taught the relevant skills and software hiring companies are seeking.

Sterling Engineering was also invited to appear on ETI's FIRST Program Advisory Committee Board as a welding trade consultant. In this role Sterling Engineering will give insight into real-world welding requirements. This is merely one example of Sterling's commitment to its community and the development of the trades for future manufacturing growth.

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9/21/2011
Sterling Engineering Continues Strong Involvement with the Valley Industrial Association
On August 25, 2011, the Valley Industrial Association (VIA) held their Annual General Membership breakfast to kick-off of the 2011-2012 program year. The VIA has multiple subgroups including: Valley Human Resources Association, CFO Council, Safety Association, IT Council, Marketing in Action Group, Operations in Manufacturing Group, Velocity: Women Moving Women Forward, and Engineering Group. For more details about the Valley Industrial Association and their educational networking groups, please visit the their webpage.

On September 7, 2011, Kevin Bass, Account Executive at Sterling Engineering, attended the first Marketing in Action (MIA) meeting at the Valley Industrial Association's office. With almost 40 attendees, Andy Kindler of Corporate Strategies & Solutions, Inc., presented to the group on how to "Grow Your Business by Having the Focus of a Hunter." The morning was filled with discussion, mentoring, and networking. Marketing in Action Group (MIA) brings together Marketing & Sales Professionals to hear from professional speakers, discuss challenges, success, new products, and ideas that work. Membership is open to those who are actively engaged in marketing & sales of companies who are members of the VIA. The marketing group meets every first Monday of the month from September to May.

On September 14, 2011, the Valley Human Resource Association (VHRA) kicked-off the 2011-2012 program year with great success. VHRA was joined by the Valley Industrial Associations Safety Group (VISA) to hear about the recent legislative changes passed dealing with workers compensation, presented by Anita Johnson from Smith Amundsen LLC. The meeting was sponsored by Dreyer Advocate Occupational Health. The Valley Human Resource Association brings together professionals from diverse industries whose career interest and/or responsibilities involve HR Management. Membership is open to those who are actively engaged in the HR profession. The group meets every second Wednesday of the month from September to May. Contact Kevin Bass, President of the VHRA, for more details.

On September 21, 2011, Sterling Engineering participated and was a hole sponsor, for the Valley Industrial Associations Annual Golf Outing at Prairie Landing Golf Course in West Chicago. Over 120 golfers attended the event. Golfers were welcomed by Otis Wilson of the 1985 Chicago Bears. The attendees had an opportunity to beat Otis Wilson in a long-drive competition. All contest proceeds, which totaled $900, went to the Otis Wilson Foundation, which helps with after school activities for Chicago youth. For more information about the foundation, please visit their website.

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8/1/2011
Sterling Helps Companies Bridge Gaps in Difficult Times
As a result of Sterling Engineering’s continuous effort to build professional relationships with our clients and candidates, Sterling Engineering has become a trusted name in a multi-faceted realm of engineering and staffing services.

Recently Sterling learned of a company in the Kenosha, WI area that specializes in the design and manufacturing of compressed air-related products was moving 95% of their operations to Houston TX. Sterling Engineering was asked to reach out to the engineering and manufacturing professionals that would soon find themselves unemployed.

An informal meeting was arranged to have a Sterling Engineering representative meet with a group of interested employees.  This group represented management, new product design, engineering, and quality.  During this meeting Sterling had the pleasure of making new acquaintances and reconnecting with individuals that were once part of the Sterling family. 

Sterling Engineering is always aware of the big picture and understands how difficult things can be for individuals during a layoff.   With outstanding coverage of Chicago, Northern Illinois, and Wisconsin, coupled with our expertise in the field of Engineering, Manufacturing and Technical recruitment, Sterling is poised to be of great assistance to these individuals and others like them.  

As a result of one informal meeting, Sterling Engineering is proud to announce the successful job placement of one individual and the opportunity to place many more into new jobs! 

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6/20/2011
Mike Sury Named as Sterling Engineering's Vice President of Sales
As Vice President of Sales, Mike works closely with both our Illinois and Wisconsin teams to develop business strategies, increase service levels, and foster additional sales growth. With more established accounts, Mike plays an active role in formalizing Sterling's position as a supplier through Master Service Agreements, Workforce Management, and/or Bundled Service programs.

Mike attended Illinois State University, majoring in Marketing. In July of 2000, Mike joined Sterling and has consistently been a top sales producer for the company. He began his career at Sterling as an Account Manager, became Sales Manager, and then a Regional Manager for our Wisconsin office, prior to his promotion to VP of Sales. Building and maintaining strong customer relationships is one of Mike's many attributes and a key to his overall success at Sterling.

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6/1/2011
Sterling Engineering Attends the Valley Industrial Association's 2011 Annual Banquet

On June 1, 2011 Sterling Engineering attended the Valley Industrial Association's 2011 Annual Banquet, hosted by Waubonsee Community College, at their Sugar Grove Campus.

The event featured Ro Khanna, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Domestic Operations for the U.S. & Commercial Service – U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration. Khanna was present to award Plymouth Tube Company with the US Department of Commerce's Export Achievement Certificate for their success in the export of manufactured steel tubes and extrusions.

The Valley Industrial Association represents the interests of manufacturing in the Fox Valley. Since 1902, it has built a powerful reputation for Servicing its members through legislative advocacy, conducting various business surveys, offering educational and training seminars, providing networking opportunities and awarding training grant money to its members. It continues to effectively serve as the "manufacturers' silent partner."

Learn more about the VIA and how to become a member by visiting the VIA website.

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6/1/2011
Sterling Engineering Named Platinum Sponsor of the Graphics Systems User Conference

For the second consecutive year Sterling Engineering was named as a Platinum sponsor of the 2011 Graphics Systems User Conference. This two-day conference will be held October 25-26, 2011 at the Grand Geneva Resort in Lake Geneva, WI.

The largest event of it's kind in the Midwest, this conference will attract over 300 SolidWorks users and business professionals from the Illinois and Wisconsin areas. Attendees will experience in-depth technical and management sessions, learn about new technologies and services to improve their products, and network with 100's of their peers.

As a Platinum Sponsor, Sterling Engineering will be hosting technical sessions on recruiting and hiring best practices as well as exhibiting in the partner pavilion.

For more information on the Graphics Systems User Conference, or to purchase your discounted pass today, visit www.gxsc.com/conference.

Sterling Engineering with Graphics Systems at their 2010 User Conference.

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5/25/2011
Sterling Engineering Attends Waukesha County Technical College Job Fair

On May 25, 2011 Sterling Engineering attended the Waukesha County Technical College job fair at their Pewaukee, WI location. The event featured over 80 companies hiring in Southeastern Wisconsin. The job fair was open to the public, but focused on WCTC students graduating at the end of the Spring semester as well as WCTC alumni. Sterling attended this event to promote their open positions for electronics, engineering, business and IT positions.

For information on the WCTC Career Services, visit their webpage.

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5/11/2011
Sterling Employee Nominated as President of the Valley Human Resource Association

On May 11, 2011, Kevin Bass, Account Executive at Sterling Engineering, was nominated as President of the Valley Human Resource Association for their 2011–2012 program year which begins in September. The Valley Human Resource Association, an affiliate of the Valley Industrial Association, is a dynamic organization that brings together professionals from diverse industries where their career interests and responsibilities involve human resource management. In the upcoming months, the board is organizing exciting speakers and events for the upcoming program year..

Membership in the VHRA has many tangible benefits, including:

• Networking opportunities with other HR professionals.
• Top-notch speakers addressing contemporary issues each month.
• Ongoing updates on pertinent information including new legislation.
• Availability of resumes of qualified and available potential employees.
• Access to a HR Hotline

For information or an application for membership, contact the VIA office at 630-892-4228
or visit their webpage.

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5/6/2011
Sterling Engineering Consults with DeVry University

On May 6, 2011 Sterling Engineering participated in the Industry Advisory Board Meeting for the Electronics and Computer Technology (ECT) curriculum at DeVry University.

Sterling Engineering was invited to attend this event to provide input on current and new electronics and computer engineering technologies used in today's business environment. Topics of discussion at this meeting included:

• The needs of the electronics and computer technology industry.
• DeVry Student quality preparation to meet industry needs.
• Suggestions from the industry on how to improve the DeVry ECT programs.
• Internship, cooperative programs, and possibility of the industry offering senior projects to DeVry students.
• Availability of industry representatives to visit DeVry campuses for periodic feedback

To learn more about DeVry University, visit the DeVry University webpage.

DeVry University Industry Advisory Board Participants

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5/5/2011
The James Dyson Foundation Launches in America

On May 5, 2011 James Dyson hosted a design workshop for young students in Chicago to mark the launch of the James Dyson Foundation in the US. The workshop was held at Sir Miles Davis Academy, one of few schools in Chicago that offers engineering curriculum to students from Kindergarten through 8th grade.

Along with James Dyson, engineering mentors worked with students to think "beyond the everyday." Challenged to "redesign an everyday machine that frustrates you", middle schoolers from Chicago Public Schools thought creatively, sketched, and modeled their designs at Sir Miles Davis Academy's "invention gym."

Brains were given a workout as the James Dyson Foundation began its mission to encourage more American students to become future engineers and inventors. Prototypes from Dyson and local companies were also on display.

James Dyson said: "Young people have an innate inventive streak. They're not stifled by experience – they take risks and are excellent problem-solvers. They fail everyday – exactly the making of a great engineer. We're encouraging children to use their hands and heads, make mistakes and learn."

For the launch, the Foundation was joined by local and national organizations to bring engineering to life for the students. Children learned about 3D printing with tools from Argonne National Laboratories, took an in depth look at skin cells with design firm, IDEO, and discovered how robots are made with FIRST robotics.

Chicago education leaders were also in attendance, including President of Chicago Board of Education Mary Richardson-Lowry, Deputy CEO of External Affairs and Partnerships for CPS Barbara Lumpkin, along with influential STEM advocates Jon Dudas, President of FIRST Robotics and Tony Jones, President of the School of the Art Institute (and the Foundation's chairman).

Initially, the Foundation will concentrate its efforts in Chicago, working with Chicago Public Schools to establish 20 after school engineering clubs. The Foundation will also offer our Education Box, a reverse engineering resource, to Chicago schools with teacher development. The engineering clubs and Education Box will launch in the 2011/2012 school year followed shortly by teacher training tools and university scholarships.

A group from Sterling Engineering attended the official launch party for the Dyson Foundation in support of the mission to promote engineering as a career choice for young students. The last decade has seen a steep decline in enrollment in this field both in colleges as well as technical schools the impact of which is being strongly felt in today's job market by most manufacturing companies.

As the manufacturing sector continues to expand for the 24th consecutive month, the search for talent is already proving challenging in many areas from Quality Engineers to Tool + Dye expertise. As this program is already showing very positive results within the UK educational system, Sterling is very pleased to support the Dyson Foundation in their efforts with Chicago Public Schools.

If you would like to learn more please visit www.dysonfoundation.com or contact Jenny Pesek at 630-993-3400.

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5/3/2011
Sterling Engineering Participates in Upwardly Global's Engineering Roundtable

Sterling Engineering was a participant in Upwardly Global's Engineering Roundtable Discussion held May 3, 2011 in Chicago, IL. The purpose of this event was to help professional engineers that are refugees from other countries with a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering.

Sterling Engineering was present to provide professional advice and assistance to these engineers starting their career in the United States. Connecting to engineering societies and working with engineering recruiting firms were just some of the tactics shared with the refugees. Sterling Engineering also discussed the current industry, economic demands, and expectations for professional engineers in today's market.

Upwardly Global is a nonprofit organization that brings highly qualified immigrants and highly progressive employers together. The job seekers they help are already permanent residents of the United Sates and work-authorized. Upwardly Global helps immigrants write résumés, sharpen interviewing skills, and develop professional networks. They also help businesses put the right people in the right jobs and show them how to reap the benefits of diversity.

To learn more, visit the Upwardly Global website.

Upwardly Global Roundtable Participants

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4/28/2011
Chicago SolidWorks User Group Honors Sterling Engineering

Sterling Engineering was presented with a "Sponsorship Appreciation Award" by the Chicago SolidWorks Users Group (CSUG) at their April 28, 2011 meeting at Oakton Community College. The award was presented by CSUG President, Denny Bahl, for Sterling's continued support and sponsorship of the SolidWorks Users Group meetings. The award was by Sterling's Chris Graziano.

The Chicago SolidWorks Users Group provides a forum for learning and information exchange among Chicago area SolidWorks users. The CSUG is a not-for-profit organization for Chicago area professionals involved in the use of the 3D mechanical CAD program, SolidWorks. This group is composed mostly of engineering and industrial design professionals, but anyone interested in SolidWorks is welcome and encouraged to join.  The CSUG meets bi-monthly at Oakton Community College.

For more information on the Chicago SolidWorks User Group, visit the CSUG webpage.

CSUG President, Denny Bahl Presents Sterling with the Award.

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4/14/2011
Sterling Engineering Sponsors "Mayoral Lifetime Achievement Luncheon"

Sterling Engineering sponsored and attended the "Mayoral Lifetime Achievement Luncheon" held April 14, 2011 at the Knickerbocker Hotel in Chicago, IL.

For the past 22 years Mayor Richard M. Daley led Chicago, transforming it into a world-class city and destination for both domestic and international visitors and businesses. For the past three years Mayor Daley served as the keynote speaker at the annual luncheon for the Alliance for Illinois Manufacturing and our partner organization NORBIC. This year, over 400 members of the business and civic community, gathered to honor the  Mayor for his Lifetime Achievement of  Service to Chicago.

Alliance for Illinois Manufacturing (AIM) and its sister organization NORBIC are a collaboration of government sponsored business centers, a free and/or low cost business membership organization for Northern Illinois business, and the professionals that serve them. Both are non-for-profit organizations.

For information about membership and how to gain access to Training Programs, Business Expansion Services, Government Grants & Incentives and much more, please visit the Alliance for Illinois Manufacturing's website.

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4/11/2011
Sterling Engineering Attends University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Career Fair

Sterling Engineering was one of 80 employers represented at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign All-Campus Career Fair on April 11, 2011. This was the first career fair held at this University of Illinois location. The event featured companies hiring graduates and current students for full time and internship positions within their organizations.

To ensure we continue to attract the top local talent for our customers, Sterling Engineering attends various university and professional career fairs each year.

The University of Illinois career fair educated students about positions in the following fields: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, General Engineering, Chemistry, and Civil Engineering.

To search Sterling's current openings for qualified professionals, please visit our Job Seekers page.

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4/7/2011
Sterling Engineering Participates in SolidWorks Data Management User Group Meeting

Sterling Engineering participated in the first ever SolidWorks EPDM (enterprise data management) User Group meeting, hosted by local SolidWorks partners, Graphics Systems Corp. This user forum focused on companies sharing best practices and common issues regarding their product data management systems and processes.

The first of four quarterly meetings held at their Chicago and Milwaukee offices, this event was organized by the Graphics Systems Product Data Team. This specialized team focuses on helping companies implement and streamline SolidWorks Enterprise PDM solutions and workflows. The objective of these meetings is to bring peers and industry experts together to discuss current challenges and ideas in an open, collaborative, forum.

Graphics Systems' Data Management solutions from SolidWorks offer companies complete control over all design information, eliminating concerns about version control or data loss. These solutions assure that files are securely stored and can be quickly retrieved using a variety of search attributes, such as part number, description, or workflow status. Utilizing collaboration and data reuse can then reduce duplicate files and redundant work.

For more information on SolidWorks Enterprise PDM, visit the Graphics Systems Corp. webpage or view the SolidWorks Enterprise PDM first-look video.

If you are interested in attending a future SolidWorks EPDM User Group, please contact Graphics Systems Corp.

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1/10/2011
Sterling Engineering Expands Milwaukee, WI Branch

Since first opening their Milwaukee, WI (Brookfield) branch in March of 2010, Sterling Engineering has rapidly expanded their team and office space. Only six months since it's opening, the Milwaukee Branch has grown to three Account Managers, four Recruiters, and a Recruiting Coordinator with plans to continue adding resources to exceed customer needs.

Originally created to better serve a major client in the large-scale industrial equipment industry in Milwaukee, Sterling Engineering plans to continue their expansion in the metropolitan Milwaukee area. "Our Milwaukee office provides a local presence for the clients we do business with, which is vital to our commitment to forming strong customer relationships. We are now able to deliver a better local service as we interview all of our candidates in person." stated Rama Kavaliauskas, President of Sterling Engineering.

Sterling Engineering currently has over 30 customers in the Milwaukee area and expects to more than double by the end of 2011.

Sterling Engineering, Inc.
125 North Executive Drive, Suite 101
Brookfield, WI 53005
Phone: 262-432-0024
Map/Directions

Sterling Engineering's Milwaukee Team

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6/21/2010
Sterling's 40th Anniversary Quiz Winner Announced!

Congratulations to Dave Brown, the winner of Sterling's 40th Anniversary Quiz and recipient of an HP TouchSmart Computer! Dave's company, a long-term Sterling customer, designs and builds customized automation equipment.

We would also like to sincerely thank everyone who took time to participate. While the quiz was challenging and covered a broad range of topics, we enjoyed sharing some of the key aspects of Sterling's history and growth from 1969 to the present!

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3/01/2010
Sterling Engineering Opens New Branch Office in Wisconsin

Sterling Engineering, Inc. is pleased to announce the opening of its newest office located at:

125 North Executive Drive, Suite 101
Brookfield, WI 53005
Phone: 262-432-0024
Map/Directions

The formation of this new office is a result of growing demand for Technical Recruitment expertise and on-site Engineering support for manufacturing companies throughout the greater Milwaukee area.

Founded on the principle of total commitment to quality, Sterling has been able to build long-term, lasting relationships with customers and employees that allow us to expand both the reach and depth of our service offerings.

We also hope that our new branch location will allow us to foster new relationships and look forward to providing cost-effective and quality-oriented engineering solutions locally.

We invite you to contact us to learn more about Sterling and look forward with great enthusiasm to the prospect of working with you in the future!