FILM INDUSTRY: HOLLYWOOD MOVES TO THE Middle of Everything
From Chicago PD to Dark Matter, Illinois is home to many of the best shows on film and television.
Features
TECHNOLOGY: The Infrastructure of Innovation
Inside the Teklab expansion in Collinsville in Metro East in Southwest Illinois.
GROWTH IN DOWNSTATE ILLINOIS: Manufacturing Momentum Builds Across Downstate Illinois
Mount Vernon is Continental’s largest tire plant in the U.S. and a hub in its Americas supply chain. Here’s why.
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.
TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS: Ready to Roll
Waterways, highways, airports, rail lines, seaports and bridges form the backbone of the No. 1 state for logistics.
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.
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.
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.
INVESTMENT PROFILE: CITY OF MATTOON, ILLINOIS: RACING TO WIN IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS
Welcome to the best small town for economic development in Illinois.
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.
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.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT: Jobs, Innovation & Opportunity Collide in Illinois
Programs don’t perform jobs; they enable the training of skilled workers who do.
FDI: BRINGING THE WORLD TO ILLINOIS
Why is the world coming to Illinois? Deliberate outreach strategies pave the way to open new global doors.
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.
QUANTUM AND MICRO ELECTRONICS
Want to know why Illinois leads America in quantum computing? Check out what’s happening at IQMP.
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.
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.
INCENTIVES: WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE THE MENU?
From EDGE to REV, we break down the programs helping businesses grow in Illinois.
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.
STATISTICAL PROFILE
The Illinois economy by the numbers.
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.
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.
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.
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