“We chose Decatur for our first US operation because of its location in the heart of the Midwest corn belt and its proximity to our partner ADM and other agribusiness leaders.”
— CLÉMENT RAY, Chief executive officer of Innovafeed
“Bringing Ferrero’s decades of experience making high-quality, world-class chocolate to Illinois — the heart of America’s food and confections industry — is going to help us achieve our goal of being the sweets and treats leader in the market.”
— ALANNA COTTON, President and Chief business officer, Ferrero North America
“Chicago’s legacy as a manufacturing titan also provides infrastructure to which few cities can hold a candle. Situated at a rail hub and on the Great Lakes watershed, it is an intermodal transport phenomenon. Chicago O’Hare airport is the most connected international airport of any in the world, bar none, with 249 direct flight destinations. Public transportation in the city is cheap, effective, and on time. Electricity is reliable, affordable, and today over 50% carbon-free thanks to the nation’s largest fleet of nuclear power plants. And its 1.1 billion square feet of industrial real estate averages $7.90 per square foot — about 60% less than Silicon Valley.”
— Spencer Gore, CEO, Bedrock Materials
“The state is far more than just an attractive market for solar generation—for Nexamp, it’s a state which shares our vision of a cleaner, more equitable energy future powered by a diverse, equitable, and skilled workforce. As we sought a location for a second headquarters, Illinois was the natural choice because of our mutual interest in seeing clean energy work for – and do right by – everyone.”
— Zaid Ashai, CEO, Nexamp
“The support from the state will allow us to quickly bring our midsize SUV, R2, to market and provide even greater consumer choice for EVs. Governor Pritzker has always been a strong advocate for providing economic opportunities for Illinois residents and business owners alike. We look forward to continuing our close partnership and building upon the success we have enjoyed.”
— RJ Scaringe, Founder and CEO, Rivian