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Joliet Junior College Corporate and Community Services published a brochure that was selected as a national award winner in the annual Graphic Design USA In-House Graphic Design Awards.

"I thought it was a good design, but was pleasantly surprised to learn that it was selected as one of the winners for 2008," said designer Joe Giunta. "It's nice to know that JJC will get some recognition for it."

"Since Joe started designing our promotional materials in 2002, we have seen a sharp increase in customer inquiries," said Amy Murphy, director of Corporate and Community Services for JJC. "He knows how to marry good content with good design, and his pieces work."

Giunta also is a part-time faculty member with JJC. He teaches a variety of seminars including graphic design, digital photography, Adobe Illustrator and InDesign, business writing, and management communications.

Each year, Graphic Design USA publishes and awards in-house designers. Of the more than 5,000 entries, the magazine selected JJC's 12-page capabilities brochure as one of the award winners. It will be included in the Graphic Design USA 2008 In-House Awards annual this July.

TINLEY PARK -- A presentation on the Canadian National acquisition of the EJ&E Railway will be presented by Jim Kvedaras, CN senior manager of U.S. public & government affairs, and Jim Giblin, senior associate, Railroad Industries, Inc., at the Chicago Southland Chamber's monthly Regional Consensus Luncheon.

The luncheon will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 12, at the Holiday Inn Select Hotel & Convention Center, 18501 S. Harlem Ave., Tinley Park.

Chamber admission is $25 per person or $240 per table. Nonmembers pay $35 per person or $340 per table. RSVPs required. (708) 957-6950 Ext. 118.

Business Calendar

New Lenox Chamber: Luncheon program, Networking Your Best Foot Forward. 11:30 a.m. May 6, Lincoln Way Central, Knights Round Table Hall. $10 if RSVP is received by May 2; $12 at the door. (815) 485-4241.

Loyalty Day Parade: New Lenox. Opportunity to walk with New Lenox Chamber officials and promote your business. May 4. Line-up at 1:15 p.m. at Cedar and Fourth Street (in front of Lions Den). Parade starts at 2 p.m.

Joliet Chamber: Joliet Area Great Teachers Banquet, 6 p.m. May 8, Republic Banquet Hall, 113 Republic Ave., Joliet. Cost: $30 per person; tables of 10 available. RSVP by May 5 to (815) 727-5371.