Where Diversity and Equity Go Hand in Hand
A generational $3.8 billion redevelopment in Chicago aims to be a model for the nation.
Features
Data Masters: How Illinois Grows Its I.T. Workforce
When Nielsen’s Global Consumer Business announced last year that it would locate its global headquarters in Chicago, the news only confirmed what many site selectors already knew.
Where Tech Dreams Come to Life
Chicago’s incubators help innovators shine.
There’s Plenty of Ground to Cover in Illinois
World-class culture, outdoor adventure and food make Illinois a destination for all seasons — even in challenging times.
Shoring Up The Supply Chain
Transportation, Distribution, Logistics: Shoring Up The Supply Chain
Help When It’s Needed
With a variety of incentives and programs to support businesses, Illinois is there for every step.
Dancing with Greatness
Illinois sports legends stand the test of time.
Illinois Is Data Central
Illinois’ new program encourages slew of new investments.
Illinois Tech Ecosystem
The most critical factor in your decision on where to set up shop in 2021 should be talent production,” Startup Genome Founder JF Gauthier wrote in the pages of Site Selection magazine in July 2021.
Living in the Land of Lincoln
Illinois’ high quality of life offers something for everyone.
The Medical MECCA
Illinois offers assets that attract companies in the life sciences.
Cooking Up Small Business Success in Illinois
SBDCs set multiple records helping entrepreneurs in 2020.
A Web of Innovation
Illinois’ esteemed universities join forces for the future.
All Roads Lead to Illinois
By investing in infrastructure, Illinois is playing to its strength.
ILLINOIS’ OPEN DOOR FOR BUSINESS
Intersect Illinois is the go-to resource for business attraction, relocations and expansions.
Seeds Of Innovation
Illinois’ new cannabis industry is on track to revolutionize the state’s agribusiness sector.
Central Casting
Pioneering workforce development programs aim to be right on time for tomorrow’s technologies.
Headquartered in Illinois
Only three states are home to more major corporate headquarters than Illinois
Sustainable Strategy
A large and growing EV industry charges Illinois’ economy.
A Global Leader In Key Sectors
From food to pharmaceuticals, Illinois is home to a broad array of industries.
TRIED AND TRUE
Illinois’ strengths prove invaluable to growing businesses.
DIVERSE GEOGRAPHY, DIVERSE STRENGTHS
From urban metropolis to rural farming towns, Illinois offers everything in between.
Lights, Camera, Illinois!
Behind the camera, production crews like what they’re finding in the Prairie State.
ROAD TO RECOVERY
In the wake of the global pandemic, Illinois focuses on restoring and revitalizing its business climate.
Illinois: Where the A-Team Goes to Work
Governor’s 5-year economic plan pays immediate dividends.
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