Store offers a wide range of parts, recognized national brands and free services including windshield wiper and battery installation

DAVENPORT, IA (September 14, 2010) - Advance Auto Parts, Inc., a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, batteries, accessories and maintenance items, today announced it will open its first store in Davenport at 902 W. Kimberly Road, Suite 21 on September 16th.

Company officials said they chose this location for the store because it's convenient to where their customers live and shop as well as the garages where they take their vehicles for LaCinda Bader is the new General Manager and works with nine other Team Members there.  A 25-year veteran of the automotive and retail sales industries, Mrs. Bader has been with the Advance Auto Parts Team for almost seven years.

The new store offers customers a wide range of parts and recognized national brands as well as several free services. Store Team Members will install windshield wipers for free, and also install batteries following a complimentary check of the vehicle's electrical system and old battery. The store offers fast parts delivery to local commercial customers, such as professional mechanics and garages. Customers also can drop off used motor oil and batteries for recycling - ensuring that these materials don't end up in landfills where they could harm the environment.

Vehicle know-how is made easier than ever by Advance helping customers master their machines. The company's Web site, www.AdvanceAutoParts.com, offers articles, online videos and audio and video podcasts in the Web site's "Advance Know-How" section.  "These free automotive know-how tools, and the expert advice the new store's ten Team Members provide, help customers to keep their wheels turning and their lives on track," said Paul Braswell, District Manager for Advance Auto Parts. "The right parts at the right price are as important as the right advice and educational tools to finish the job."

The store is open Monday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Other area stores are located at 4114 Avenue of Cities in Moline, IL and 3813 18th Avenue in Rock Island, IL.

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About Advance Auto Parts

Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., Advance Auto Parts, a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, accessories, batteries, and maintenance items in the United States, serves both the do-it-yourself and professional installer markets. As of July 17, 2010, the Company operated 3,497 stores in 39 states, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.

Advance Auto Parts supports a variety of non-profit organizations at the corporate and local levels and encourages its Team Members to become actively involved in various community- based charitable organizations. Nationally, Advance Auto Parts is a strong supporter of United Way and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). Since 1994, Advance Auto Parts has raised more than $20 million for JDRF, including a record-breaking campaign in 2009 which raised $3.8 million for diabetes research, making Advance Auto Parts JDRF's number one corporate partner.

Additional information about the Company, employment opportunities, customer services, and on-line shopping for parts and accessories can be found on the Company's web site at www.AdvanceAutoParts.com.

NEW STORE INFORMATION:

Advance Auto Parts
902 W. Kimberly Rd., Ste. 21
Davenport, IA 52806
563-391-0204

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Expansion to Support 3,000 Jobs; Navistar's $205 Million Investment will Spur Economic Growth Across Northeast Illinois

LISLE - September 8, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today announced that Navistar International Corporation will keep its headquarters in Illinois and is moving forward with its plans to expand its Illinois operations, which will create and retain 3,000 permanent jobs and 400 construction jobs over the next several years. Governor Quinn proposed, helped to pass and signed legislation into law in June to expand the Economic Development for a Growing Economy (EDGE) tax credit that specifically benefits Navistar, which was the company's determining factor to stay in Illinois.

"Navistar knows that there is no better place to expand its operations than Illinois, and we tailored a targeted investment package to meet the company's needs and keep thousands of people working," said Governor Quinn. "By being innovative and aggressive, we're seeing significant investment in Illinois, which is creating more jobs and moving our economic recovery forward."

Navistar's $205 million investment will help the truck and diesel engine manufacturer relocate its headquarters from Warrenville to Lisle and assist with upgrades to an existing manufacturing and research and development facility. In addition, Navistar will make a significant investment to relocate its parts distribution center, currently located in West Chicago, to Joliet.

The announcement comes following the company's decision to terminate its initial plans to open a new headquarters in Lisle after meeting local opposition. Governor Quinn and Attorney General Lisa Madigan immediately stepped in to help resolve those issues, and the reconfigured project is now moving forward.

"At Navistar, we like to say that we always want to stand up and stand tall for what we believe, we're here today because Gov. Quinn did just that," said Navistar Chairman, President and CEO Dan Ustian. "He stood up for good paying jobs, for economic development and for Lisle and Navistar. We are grateful to his administration and to Attorney General Lisa Madigan for her leadership."

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is administering the state's $64.7 million business investment package. The package includes EDGE tax credits and Employer Training Investment Program (ETIP) job training funds that will help enhance the skills of Navistar's workforce. The enhanced EDGE tax credit enables companies in the auto manufacturing industry, which is among Illinois' largest employers, to retain employee income tax withholdings as an alternative to the current EDGE corporate tax credit and reinvest those funds into operations that create more jobs.

"We're giving companies like Navistar the tools they need to increase their competitiveness and keep this economy moving forward," said DCEO Director Warren Ribley. "This project is a great example of how Illinois is nurturing an environment where companies can grow and thrive."

Illinois' manufacturing sector has added more than 12,000 jobs in 2010, which is a higher growth rate than the national average.  In total, Illinois has added more than 43,000 jobs this year.

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CHICAGO - September 5, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn was joined today by Veterans and labor leaders to highlight the success of the Helmets to Hardhats program for returning servicemembers. Skills obtained through the program help transition Veterans from military duties to careers in the construction industry. The program also provides job placement assistance.

"It is important to recognize the hard work and dedication of our state's workforce throughout the year, but particularly on Labor Day weekend," Governor Quinn said. "Thanks to the Helmets to Hardhats program, some of the most honored and respected members of our society, our servicemembers, are receiving the training they need to transition into good-paying jobs."

Throughout his time in office, Governor Quinn has advocated for all laborers throughout Illinois. Governor Quinn has also committed himself to protecting the rights of employees, like signing legislation to prohibit discrimination based on pre-employment credit screenings.

Helmets to Hardhats is a national initiative which connects National Guard, Reserve and transitioning active-duty military servicemembers to high-quality construction industry training and employment opportunities. The program, administered by the Center for Military Recruitment, Assessment and Veterans Employment, seeks to ease the challenging transition to civilian life for servicemembers and their families.

Launched in 2003, Helmets to Hardhats is co-sponsored by all 15 building and construction trade organizations and their employer associations, together representing around 82,000 contractors. There are currently more than 157,000 Helmets to Hardhats candidates registered, all of whom have access to the program's current listing of more than 80,000 available jobs.

The Illinois Helmets to Hardhats program is generally recognized as the model for the national Helmets to Hardhats campaign. Much of this success can be attributed to a strong effort from teamster local unions, state agencies and local Veteran support groups joining together to support returning Illinois servicemembers.

DES MOINES, IA (09/03/2010)(readMedia)-- Des Moines, Iowa - State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald is urging women not to miss out on a valuable experience. He's talking about the 4th Annual Iowa Women and Money Conference, scheduled for October 9, 2010 at the Polk County Convention Complex. This one-day event is expected to draw a large group of women who are interested in improving their financial success and security. The conference, including lunch, is free to attendees.

This year's keynote speaker is nationally known financial commentator Jane Bryant Quinn. Her accomplished career in finances has led her to appear on shows like Good Morning America and CBS Morning News, and her presentation at the conference is sure to motivate and inspire any woman looking for financial guidance.

The Iowa Women and Money Conference is specifically designed to address the unique financial situations women face in their work and personal lives. "Our goal in hosting this special event is to empower women by providing information that addresses the unique challenges they face while putting their financial house in order," stated Fitzgerald.

Conference sessions will focus on money management for women of all economic backgrounds, ages, and levels of financial knowledge. An impressive line-up of speakers and financial experts will discuss topics like buying a home, retirement, updating employment skills, avoiding identity theft and more. Space is limited, so visit www.iowawomenandmoney.com and register today.