October 13, 2026
A TRIBUTE TO MARK LITTEN: ‘He Led with Kindness’
The economic development world lost one of its brightest lights recently with the sudden passing of Mark Litten.
October 13, 2026
The economic development world lost one of its brightest lights recently with the sudden passing of Mark Litten.
October 13, 2026
Portrayed perpetually in bounce-back mode, some industrial regions in the Great Lakes are using their very resilience to propel them to the lead instead of playing catch-up.
October 13, 2026
In an environment disrupted by U.S. tariffs, it can be reassuring to recall the sentiments expressed on a challenge coin given to me by leaders of the Canadian Consulate in Atlanta at a recent event held at the Georgia state capitol to celebrate ties between the state and Canada.
October 9, 2026
The Great Lakes region boasts an impressive amount of people and skills.
October 9, 2026
The Great Lakes region has been viewed as more of a historic heavy manufacturing center and logistics operation,” says Teresa Nortillo, president of EcoDevo360, a consulting firm specializing in the repositioning and growth of the region’s economies.
October 9, 2026
Roster of Great Lakes EDC Members
October 9, 2026
Stretching across eight U.S. states and two Canadian provinces, the Great Lakes region has long been one of North America’s economic engines.
October 9, 2026
When the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) announced July 14 that it would award $15 million over the next two years to launch the NSF STELLAR Engine in the Rochester/Finger Lakes region of Upstate New York, the news marked the perfect metaphor for what binds the Great Lakes region together.
October 9, 2026
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October 9, 2026
Some wonderful things are happening across the eight-state, two-province Great Lakes region.
October 7, 2026
From Chicago PD to Dark Matter, Illinois is home to many of the best shows on film and television.
October 7, 2026
Inside the Teklab expansion in Collinsville in Metro East in Southwest Illinois.
October 7, 2026
Mount Vernon is Continental’s largest tire plant in the U.S. and a hub in its Americas supply chain. Here’s why.
October 6, 2026
From AbbVie to CSL, life-changing medicines and therapies are being developed and produced daily throughout Illinois.
October 6, 2026
Waterways, highways, airports, rail lines, seaports and bridges form the backbone of the No. 1 state for logistics.
October 6, 2026
Going clean and green is the new mantra in Illinois; and here’s where that work is taking shape the fastest.
October 6, 2026
Why do the world’s most advanced manufacturers choose Illinois? A highly skilled workforce is at the center of their decisions.
October 5, 2026
From soybeans to horseradish, Illinois grows the crops that feed the world.
October 2, 2026
Welcome to the best small town for economic development in Illinois.
October 2, 2026
Illinois has a roster of incubators, accelerators and hubs for innovation that cater to an entrepreneur’s specific goals.
October 2, 2026
From the University of Illinois to SIU-Edwardsville, the Land of Lincoln delivers world-class education and research.
October 2, 2026
Programs don’t perform jobs; they enable the training of skilled workers who do.
October 2, 2026
Why is the world coming to Illinois? Deliberate outreach strategies pave the way to open new global doors.
October 2, 2026
It takes more than good fortune to build a shovel-ready site. It takes investment, patience, hard work and thoughtful planning.