The Professionals' Directory
Links to the websites of selected economic development agencies with significant economic development information. A directory designed for business people, company real estate departments, brokers and consultants. Click the name of an agency to see that website. For changes/additions contact Philip O'Keefe.
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Statewide Illinois |
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Ameren Economic Development
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| Ameren Economic Development Services | Illinois Chamber of Commerce |
| Illinois Dept. Commerce & Eco Opportunity | Illinois Finance Authority |
| Chicago Area, Cook County | |
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Schaumburg Economic Development Largest development center in Illinois outside Chicago. 9.5 million sq ft retail & commercial space, 12 million office space, 13.5 industrial. Available sites detailed here. Details on industrial incentives, tax rates, new developments in last 5 years, village profile & demographics. |
Tinley Park Economic Development Business location of choice in Illinois. 25 miles from Loop. On Interstate 80 Corridor in Chicago's Great Southwest. National Winner of US Dept Commerce award "Excellence in Economic Development." Over 500 diverse manufacturers. Incentives detailed onsite: workforce assistance; financing programs; tax credits; technology. |
| Tinley Park Economic Development | Schaumburg Economic Development |
| Lemont Economic Development | Bartlett Economic Development |
| Hoffman Estates Economic Dev | Elmhurst Economic Development |
| World Business Chicago | Elk Grove Economic Development |
| Skokie Community Development | Des Plaines Economic Development |
| Rolling Meadows Community Development | enterpriz Cook County |
| Matteson Economic Development | Berwyn Development Corp |
| Oak Forest Economic Development | Glen Ellyn Economic Development Corp |
| La Grange Economic Development | Wheeling Economic Development |
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Harvard
Economic Development Corp Growing stateline city with access to IL/WI markets and 3 major airports. Major industrial expansion underway. Rail access available. Skilled workforce. Very proactive industrial/commercial/retail market with good housing growth. Links to available land and sites, hot opportunities, incentives, low-interest loans, other development sites here. |
Lake
County Partners "Goto" organization in Lake County. Big city resources. Suburban living comforts. Premier headquarters address. Home to leading CEOs. Corporate parks, commercial districts, high-performing schools, varied residential communities. Cost competitive in Chicagoland -- lower taxes, affordable labor, wide range of quality homes. |
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Rockford Area
Economic Development Council Transportation Equip Mfg & R&D - Industrial Machinery Mfg & R&D - Warehouse/Logistics - Back Office/Call Centers: Globally Competitive Workforce. Available Property - Congestion-free Interstate Access - UPS Air Hub at Chicago/Rockford International Airport - US Customs Port of Entry & Foreign Trade Zone - Rail/Intermodal Service - Infrastructure Assistance - Training Funds - Tax Abatement |
Naperville Development Partnership One of the "Best Places to Live" in Central US: 27 miles west of the Loop. 142,000 population -- young; 97% high school, 61% college graduates. Outstanding quality of life. Finance programs, planning & zoning, and guides to available sites & buildings available onsite. |
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Harvard
Economic Development Corp Ready for the future. Out of congestion & crime. Convenient to Chicago, Rockford, Milwaukee. Onsite details: workforce, transportation, health & community facilities, utilities, education & tax structure. Arrowhead Industrial Park: 1.5-100 acre sites -- commercial, industrial distribution, office. UP borders park. New business incubator offers below market rents. |
Tinley Park Economic Development Business location of choice in Illinois. 25 miles from Loop. On Interstate 80 Corridor in Chicago's Great Southwest. National Winner of US Dept Commerce award "Excellence in Economic Development." Over 500 diverse manufacturers. Incentives detailed onsite: workforce assistance; financing programs; tax credits; technology. |
| DeKalb County Eco Dev Corp | Harvard Economic Development Corp |
| Naperville Development Partnership | Lake County Partners |
| Tinley Park Economic Development | Rockford Area Economic Development Council |
| Arrowhead Industrial Park | McHenry County Economic Dev Corp |
| Will County Center for Eco Dev | Aurora Economic Dev Commission |
| Arthur J. Rogers & Co. | Carpentersville Economic Dev |
| Woodridge Economic Development | Libertyville Community Development |
| Plano Economic Development Corp | Montgomery Economic Development Corp |
| CenterPoint Properties | Yorkville Economic Development Corp |
| Sugar Grove Economic Development Corp | Zion Economic Development |
| Lisle Economic Development | Kendall County Economic Development |
| Romeoville Economic Development | DuPage Biz Economic Development Corp |
| Elgin Chamber Economic Development | St. Charles Economic Development |
| Northern Illinois Outside Chicago Area | |
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Convenient central location in North Central Illinois at intersection of I-80 EW and I-39 NS. About equidistant to Chicago, Bloomington/Normal, Quad Cities, Rockford, Peoria. Regional airport. O'Hare International 90 interstate miles away. Stable population with reasonably priced housing available in all ranges. In-place healthcare and education facilities. Traditional Midwestern work ethic and employer support. Reasonably priced sites and buildings. Data for 7 available buildings, and over 50 sites, up to 2,000 acres. Details onsite for demographics, labor, taxes, housing, retail sales. |
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Rockford Area
Economic Development Council Transportation Equip Mfg & R&D - Industrial Machinery Mfg & R&D - Warehouse/Logistics - Back Office/Call Centers: Globally Competitive Workforce. Available Property - Congestion-free Interstate Access - UPS Air Hub at Chicago/Rockford International Airport - US Customs Port of Entry & Foreign Trade Zone - Rail/Intermodal Service - Infrastructure Assistance - Training Funds - Tax Abatement.. |
MidAmerican
Energy Economic Development Group Single point of contact for Iowa and adjacent Illinois, Nebraska, and South Dakota. Expert guidance for consultants, businesses, and development groups. Customized reports on buildings, sites, state and local information. Combine local and state assistance to create financial package. |
| Illinois Valley C of C & Economic Dev | Ameren Economic Development Services |
| MidAmerican Energy Eco Development Group | Rockford Area Economic Development Council |
| Galesburg Economic Development | Bureau County Economic Development |
| Grundy County Economic Dev | Jo Daviess County Economic Dev |
| Carroll County Economic Development Corp | North Central Illinois Council of Governments |
| Joliet Arsenal Development Authority | Aledo Economic Development |
| LaSalle County Development Connection | DeKalb County Eco Dev Corp |
| Whiteside County Economic Development | Kewanee Economic Development Corp |
| Rock Island Renaissance | Growth Dimensions of Belvidere & Boone County |
| Milan Economic Development | Moline Economic Development |
| Rock Falls Community Development Corp | Freeport Area Economic Development Foundation |
| Bureau County Economic Development | Quad Cities Economic Development |
| Rock Island Economic Development | Winnebago County Economic Development |
Central Illinois Area |
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Macomb Area Economic Development Corp Traditional hardworking, intelligent Illinois workforce. Low crime, high productivity. Amtrack service to Chicago on BNSF. Macomb/McDonough County Enterprise Zone offers revolving loan funds, multiple tax credits, waiver of local fees. LocationOne information system provides detailed information on local buildings, sites and locations. |
Litchfield
Economic Development Location, Leadership, Lifestyle. Litchfield has it all. Directly off 1-55, a premium business location in the hub of Central Illinois. New Route 66 Industrial Park. Ameren LocationOne lists available sites & buildings. Onsite profiles: market; housing; income; graphics. Low crime. Affordable housing. Quality healthcare. Exceptional schools. Low cost-ofliving |
| Litchfield Economic Development | Macomb Area Economic Development Corp |
| Macomb Area Economic Development Corp | Stevenson Center for Eco Dev |
| Research Park at University of Illinois | Carthage Community Development |
| Urbana Economic Development | Monticello Economic Development |
| Vermillion Advantage (Danville Area) | Ameren Services |
| Springfield Planning and Eco Dev | Greater Springfield Ch of Commerce |
| Crawford County Dev Association | Great River Economic Dev Foundation |
| Eco Dev Council for Central Illinois | Ford Co Community & Eco Dev Found |
| Pekin Economic Development | Champaign Economic Development |
| Economic Development Corp of Decatur | Peoria Economic Development |
| Spoon River Partnership for Eco Development | Rantoul Economic Development |
Southern Illinois |
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REDCO-Regional Economic Development Corp Williamson Co Geographic, economic, transportation, cultural, medical, recreational, educational hub of southern Illinois. Three infrastructure-ready industrial parks. Employers like Maytag, Aisin, General Dynamics. Committed work ethic. Values-driven life style. County population nearly 63.000 -- 250,000 within 30-minute drive. Area details, incentives on website. |
Eleven municipalities with 100,000 residents 20 minutes from St. Louis amenities.. Available/productive traditional Illinois workforce. Above average high school graduates. Below average crime. Positive labor/management relations. Pro-development oriented communities. Competitive utility rates and reliable service. Available sites and building detailed onsite. |
| River Bend Growth Association | REDCO-Regional Eco Dev Corp: Williamson Co |
| Ameren Economic Development Services | White County Economic Development |
| Salem Economic Development | Tri-City Regional Port District |
| Benton-West City Eco Dev Corp | Herrin Chamber of Commerce |
| Collinsville Economic Development | South Central Illinois Growth Alliance |
| Columbia Economic Development | Carlyle Economic Development |
| Carbondale Economic Development | Southwestern Illinois Development Authority |
| Tuscola Economic Development | Clark County Development Organizations |
| Lawrence County Industrial Dev Council | Marshall Economic Development |
| Alliance of Edwardsville & Glen Carbon | |
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