October 6, 2026
LIFE SCIENCES: Life-Saving Products Find New Life in Illinois
From AbbVie to CSL, life-changing medicines and therapies are being developed and produced daily throughout Illinois.
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October 6, 2026
TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS: Ready to Roll
Waterways, highways, airports, rail lines, seaports and bridges form the backbone of the No. 1 state for logistics.
October 6, 2026
CLEAN ENERGY: KEEPING IT GREEN & CLEAN IN ILLINOIS
Going clean and green is the new mantra in Illinois; and here’s where that work is taking shape the fastest.
October 6, 2026
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING: Many Factors Drive Advanced Factory Growth Statewide
Why do the world’s most advanced manufacturers choose Illinois? A highly skilled workforce is at the center of their decisions.
October 5, 2026
NEXT-GENERATION AGRICULTURE, AG TECH & FOOD PROCESSING: Growing Season Brings Mighty Yields in Illinois
From soybeans to horseradish, Illinois grows the crops that feed the world.
October 2, 2026
INVESTMENT PROFILE: CITY OF MATTOON, ILLINOIS: RACING TO WIN IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS
Welcome to the best small town for economic development in Illinois.
October 2, 2026
INCUBATORS, INNOVATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP: Innovation Aligns Through Illinois-based Partnerships
Illinois has a roster of incubators, accelerators and hubs for innovation that cater to an entrepreneur’s specific goals.
October 2, 2026
UNIVERSITIES & RESEARCH: Illinois Universities Leverage AI And Institutional Partnerships for Student Success
From the University of Illinois to SIU-Edwardsville, the Land of Lincoln delivers world-class education and research.
October 2, 2026
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: Jobs, Innovation & Opportunity Collide in Illinois
Programs don’t perform jobs; they enable the training of skilled workers who do.
October 2, 2026
FDI: BRINGING THE WORLD TO ILLINOIS
Why is the world coming to Illinois? Deliberate outreach strategies pave the way to open new global doors.
October 2, 2026
SITE READINESS: ILLINOIS RAISES ON SITE
It takes more than good fortune to build a shovel-ready site. It takes investment, patience, hard work and thoughtful planning.
October 1, 2026
QUANTUM AND MICRO ELECTRONICS
Want to know why Illinois leads America in quantum computing? Check out what’s happening at IQMP.
September 30, 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.
September 10, 2026
TESTIMONIALS FROM BUSINESS LEADERS: BUSINESS LEADERS BRAG On Illinois
CEOs speak out on why they chose the Land of Lincoln as the best place to build their businesses.
September 10, 2026
REGIONAL SPOTLIGHTS: A STATE OF DISTINCT ADVANTAGES
From Chicago to Carbondale, every region of Illinois is packed with economic opportunity, ready sites and qualified workers.
September 10, 2026
INCENTIVES: WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE THE MENU?
From EDGE to REV, we break down the programs helping businesses grow in Illinois.
September 9, 2026
INTERVIEW WITH THE DCEO DIRECTOR: How to be a Positive Change-Agent for Growth
Kristin Richards leads a state agency bent on delivering results statewide.
September 9, 2026
STATISTICAL PROFILE
The Illinois economy by the numbers.
September 9, 2026
INTERVIEW WITH THE ILLINOIS EDC PRESIDENT & CEO: How Illinois Extends Its Competitive Edge
The state got serious about economic development and energy policy in 2021, says Christy George. Five years later, that shift is paying off.
September 8, 2026
INTERVIEW WITH THE GOVERNOR: Leading by Example
Investing into incentives, site readiness programs and workforce development has turned Illinois into a top contender, says Gov. Pritzker.
September 8, 2026
BUSINESS CLIMATE OVERVIEW
A 31-day period in the first quarter of this year showed why Illinois performs at an elite level in economic development.
August 12, 2026
STATISTICAL PROFILE
More than just walking in Memphis, companies are building new industry and opening doorways to new technology in West Tennessee. Also, four West Tennessee communities are seeing state investment into downtown improvement projects.
August 12, 2026
WEST TENNESSEE: This Side of Tennessee Knows No Bounds
More than just walking in Memphis, companies are building new industry and opening doorways to new technology in West Tennessee. Also, four West Tennessee communities are seeing state investment into downtown improvement projects.
August 7, 2026
MIDDLE TENNESSEE: The Core of Tennessee Capabilities
The 33 counties that make up the Middle Tennessee region are foundational to much of the state’s industry success, handling ever growing manufacturing and corporate operations for top companies such as Frito Lay, LG Electronics, Nissan, Oracle and more.