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Coordinated by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s Office of Trade and Investment and Intersect Illinois, Team Illinois showcases the state’s position as a leading global business destination, highlighting its tremendous workforce and talent, world-class infrastructure, diverse and thriving industries and robust international resources. The Illinois Department of Commerce’s Office of Trade and Investment (OTI) connects Illinois businesses to global opportunities. OTI provides export assistance to companies interested in growing their global footprint, while also promoting Illinois on a global stage and attracting foreign direct investment to the state. Through a network of trade specialist located in Chicago and six well established regional foreign offices in Belgium, Canada, China, Israel, Japan and Mexico, OTI provides businesses with lead generation support and connects companies to foreign governments, chambers of commerce and other strategic partners around the world. OTI provides services including:
Collaborative Partnerships
Workforce Training
Site Selection
Trade Assistance
Investment Packages & State Incentives
Technical Assistance
Foreign Trade Zones
MARGO MARKOPOULOS • Director, Office of Trade and Investment • [email protected]://www2.illinois.gov/dceo/ExpandRelocate/ForeignDirectInvestment/Pages/default.aspx
Workforce, labor & wage analyses
Distribution & management of state-wide or geography-specific RFPs
Connections to government, community and business leaders
Liaison with DCEO regarding incentive programs
Intersect Illinois brings new jobs, investment and economic prosperity to the state of Illinois through dynamic partnerships and collaborations with industry, academic, civic, and government partners to deliver a unified approach to economic development. Working closely with the State’s Department of Commerce (DCEO) and partners from throughout Illinois, Intersect is an independent not-for-profit economic development organization offering services including:
Site selection assistance
Site visit coordination
Project-specific data analyses
Market and competitive analyses
PAULINA SAN MILLAN • Vice President, Business Development • [email protected]://intersectillinois.org
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity & Intersect Illinois
AllianceSTLCommunities represented: St. Louis MSA, including eight Illinois counties
AllianceSTL, the business-attraction initiative of Greater St. Louis, Inc., promotes the competitive advantages of locating and investing within the 15-county, bi-state St. Louis metropolitan area. The initiative is part of a team guided by a CEO-led board of directors, including leadership from top St. Louis corporations and private sector organizations. AllianceSTL works with clients to identify real estate and workforce solutions that take full advantage of St. Louis’ competitive economic advantages and quality of life. It connects decision makers to contacts and networks, offers intelligence and information, and provides the tools and resources that help clients unlock all that the region has to offer. AllianceSTL helps businesses start up, stand out and stay in St. Louis.
• Advanced Business Services• Bioscience & Health Technology• Advanced Manufacturing & Production
The Illinois part of the St. Louis MSA is the second largest metro area in Illinois.
• Saint Louis University• St. Louis Community College• Southern Illinois University Edwardsville• University of Missouri St. Louis• Washington University
• BJC Healthcare• Mercy Health• Washington University• Boeing Defense, Space & Security• Scott Air Force Base
• Anheuser-Busch InBev• Bayer Crop Science (Germany)• Bodine Aluminum (Toyota)• Millipore Sigma (Merck) (Germany)• Nestle Purina
TOP THREE INDUSTRIES COMMUNITY’S LARGEST EMPLOYERS
MOST PROMINENT FOREIGN COMPANIES
NOTABLE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS/WORKFORCE TRAINING PROGRAMS
UNIQUE FACTS
Jim Alexander [email protected] • 314-444-1135 • https://alliancestl.com
AmerenCommunities represented: 1,200 communities including St. Louis, Peoria, Champaign-Urbana, Carbondale-Marion, Decatur & Danville Headquartered in Collinsville, Ameren Illinois is the state’s second largest regulated energy company and the only utility in the state delivering both natural gas and electricity to its customers. As an energy delivery company, Ameren Illinois owns and maintains the wires, poles, substations, and enabling technology that distributes power to homes and businesses. Its complex delivery system includes about 4,500 miles of electric transmission lines, 46,000 miles of distribution lines, 18,200 miles of natural gas transmission and distribution mains and 12 underground natural gas storage fields with a total capacity of approximately 24 billion cubic feet.
• Advanced Manufacturing• Supply Chain & Logistics• Agribusiness
• Ameren is paving the the way for a clean energy future in Illinois, supporting renewable energy by installing new equipment and enhancing existing infrastructure to enable wind and solar generators to safely connect to the grid• State-of-the-art microgrid allows Ameren to test the use of clean, renewable energy sources with advanced automation and battery storage • Located in Champaign, Illinois, the $5 million facility features a wind turbine, solar panels, a natural gas generator and a complex system of batteries that capture the energy produced and ready it for distribution into the larger grid
• University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign• Western Illinois University• Eastern Illinois University• Southern Illinois University Edwardsville• Southern Illinois University Carbondale
• Nestle (Switzerland)• NTN Corporation (Finland)• Siemens (Germany)• Unilever (UK)• Komatsu America (Japan)
TOP THREE INDUSTRIES COMMUNITY’S LARGEST EMPLOYERS
MOST PROMINENT FOREIGN COMPANIES
NOTABLE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS/WORKFORCE TRAINING PROGRAMS
UNIQUE FACTS
• Caterpillar• University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign• Scott Air Force Base• Amazon• ADM
Cheryl Welge [email protected] • 217-532-8240 • www.ameren.com
Champaign County EconomicDevelopment CorporationCommunities represented: Champaign County Founded in 2001, the Champaign County Economic Development Corporation (CCEDC) is a public-private partnership dedicated to fostering a cooperative, county-wide approach to economic development.CCEDC works to improve the economic well-being of all Champaign County through efforts that entail job creation, job retention, tax base enhancements, small business development, and promotion of quality of life, and brings together community partners to support economic development by aligning interests through productive relationships, open dialogue, and advocacy efforts.
• Government• Manufacturing• Healthcare
• Home to University of Illinois Willard Airport, three Class 1 railroads and conveniently located at the intersection of three interstates• University of Illinois Research Park’s EnterpriseWorks incubator is home to 120+ high-tech companies, from startup to Fortune 500• Legacy of innovation from the MRI to the Web browser to LED technology• Long-time hub for both technology and agriculture, now an “epicenter for AgTech” • Home to a Tier One research university, the National Center for Supercomputing Applications, and top-ranked engineering and information science departments graduating more engineering students than the other top four engineering schools combined
DS Volition (Koch Media GmbH) (Austria)
• University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign• Carle• Parkland College• Kraft Heinz• Christie Clinic
• University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign• Parkland College
TOP THREE INDUSTRIES COMMUNITY’S LARGEST EMPLOYERS
MOST PROMINENT FOREIGN COMPANIES
NOTABLE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS/WORKFORCE TRAINING PROGRAMS
UNIQUE FACTS
Carly McCrory-McKay [email protected] • 217-649-2586 • www.champaigncountyedc.org
Chicago Southland EconomicDevelopment CorporationCommunities represented: South Chicago region, South Cook & West Will County Chicago Southland Economic Development Corporation (CSEDC) focuses on supporting the expansion of existing manufacturing and logistics companies through a variety of supportive services, particularly an integrated education and workforce program. CDSEDC markets the region to new companies through a variety of techniques.
• Metal Working• Industrial Machinery• Logistics
• Chicago Southland is a center for companies where logistics and access to workforce is critical
• Supply Chain Innovation Center at GSU• OAI• Prairie State College• South Suburban College• Morainne College
• GC America (Japan)• IMI-Precision (UK)• Agrati (Italy)
• Panduit• Mi-Jack Products• GC America
• Atkore• Bimba
TOP THREE INDUSTRIES COMMUNITY’S LARGEST EMPLOYERS
MOST PROMINENT FOREIGN COMPANIES
NOTABLE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS/WORKFORCE TRAINING PROGRAMS
UNIQUE FACTS
Reggie Greenwood [email protected] • 708-519-0432 • https://csedcworks.org
Choose DuPage EconomicDevelopment AllianceCommunities represented: DuPage County Choose DuPage is the regional economic development organization for DuPage County, Illinois. A public/private partnership, Choose DuPage is dedicated to advancing DuPage County as a premier global business location. Geographically desirable and with a highly skilled labor force, DuPage County offers a diverse economy, friendly business climate, and substantial transportation network. Choose DuPage leverages these benefits to retain and attract business, support local economic development efforts, and address policy issues critical to the needs of business.
• Healthcare• Professional & Scientific Services• Manufacturing
• Alexian Brothers• Finkl Outdoor Services, Inc.• Continental Leasing Management, Inc.• Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation• Giraffe Holding, Inc.
• Home to over 1,000 foreign-owned locations, representing 42 countries• Borders O’Hare International Airport, is in close proximity to Midway International Airport, and houses the business friendly DuPage Airport, which also provides custom-services
• BP America (UK)• FIC America (Taiwan)• Grant Thorton LLP (UK)
• Nestle (Switzerland)• Fiat Chrysler US
College of DuPage
MOST PROMINENT FOREIGN COMPANIES
NOTABLE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS/WORKFORCE TRAINING PROGRAMS
TOP THREE INDUSTRIES COMMUNITY’S LARGEST EMPLOYERS
UNIQUE FACTS
Lisa M. Miceli [email protected] • 630-379-9250 • www.choosedupage.com
ComEdCommunities represented: Northern Illinois Commonwealth Edison Company (ComEd) provides electric service to more than 4 million customers across northern Illinois, or 70 percent of the state’s population. ComEd is a subsidiary of Exelon Corporation (NASDAQ: EXC), the nation’s leading competitive energy supplier.
• Manufacturing• Food Processing• Data Centers
• Amazon• Abbott• Mondelez
• Siemens (Germany)• BP America (UK)
• Began making investments to transform its energy system to a smart and digital grid in 2012 • Stronger and more modern grid has improved reliability and helped to avoid more than 16 million customer interruptions in the communities ComEd serves
• Baxter• Medline
• University of Chicago• Northwestern
• DePaul• Loyola
TOP THREE INDUSTRIES COMMUNITY’S LARGEST EMPLOYERS
MOST PROMINENT FOREIGN COMPANIES
NOTABLE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS/WORKFORCE TRAINING PROGRAMS
UNIQUE FACTS
John McCann [email protected] • 630-437-3032 • www.comed.com
Economic Development Corporation of Decatur-Macon County
Communities represented:Decatur
With a ready workforce, thriving economy, and world-renowned industry giants, the Decatur and Macon County region offers advantages that accommodate and encourage business growth. The benefits inherent in being a city with a proven agriculture, food production, and manufacturing record serves as a springboard for collaborations between education, government and business who turn good ideas into profitable ventures. The Midwest Inland Port area has access to 33 million people within one day’s drive round trip, including the cities of Chicago, Indianapolis, St. Louis and the outskirts of Milwaukee. Perfectly positioned, the multi-modal hub delivers international flexibility for companies importing, exporting, manufacturing and distributing. Reduce import and export transportation costs and connect to the East, West and Gulf Coasts of North America through an intermodal container ramp with 24-minute turn times and access to three Class I Railroads, an international airport, and uncongested toll-free highways.
• Manufacturing• Food & Agriculture• Industrial Biotechnology
• Remarkable affordability of its housing and low cost of living, almost 20% below the national average• Home to the world’s largest corn processing plant thanks to ADM and will be home to the world’s largest insect protein plant once InnovaFeed completes its first international facility
• Tate & Lyle (UK) • Fuyao Glass (China)• InnovaFeed (France)
• ADM• Caterpillar• Tate & Lyle
• Akorn Pharmaceuticals• Mueller Water Products
• University of Illinois• Richland Community College• Millikin University• Heartland Technical Academy• Illinois workNET Center
TOP THREE INDUSTRIES COMMUNITY’S LARGEST EMPLOYERS
MOST PROMINENT FOREIGN COMPANIES
NOTABLE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS/WORKFORCE TRAINING PROGRAMS
UNIQUE FACTS
Nicole Bateman [email protected] • 217-422-9520 • www.decaturedc.com
• Baxter• Medline
Greater Peoria EconomicDevelopment CouncilCommunities represented: Tazewell, Peoria, Woodford, Mason & Logan Counties The Greater Peoria Economic Development Council (GPEDC) supports the economic vitality of a five county region in Central IL. Funded by public and private investors, the organization provides expertise and support for new business locations, expansions, networking, innovation, incentive, procurement and workforce needs. The GPEDC also works with state and local partners to understand business opportunities and align community resources to meet business needs. A one-stop-shop to support business growth in the region, GPEDC welcomes the opportunity to ensure your business grows here too.
• Healthcare• Heavy Metal Manufacturing• Ag Tech/Science/Research
• OSF Healthcare • Caterpillar• Unity Point
• A test market for the world with a rich history of innovation, resilience, and growing global industry giants• Central location, fertile soils, abundant water resources, navigable river, 11 railroads, and air connectivity• The original whiskey city of the US pivoted to become the earth moving capital of the world; pivoting again to a plant and health science testing ground• The mass production of Penicillin was discovered at Peoria’s USDA Ag Lab and Research Center• Natural Fiber Welding has patented a 100% vegan leather alternative by welding plant byproducts in GP for use in apparel, shoes, car interiors and more
• Advanced Technology Services• SC2 Services
• Komatsu (Japan)• Fuso Chemical (Japan)• Evonik (Germany)
• Nestle (Switzerland) • Eaton (Ireland)
• Bradley University• Eureka College• Lincoln College
• Illinois Central College• Methodist College
• DePaul• Loyola
TOP THREE INDUSTRIES COMMUNITY’S LARGEST EMPLOYERS
MOST PROMINENT FOREIGN COMPANIES
NOTABLE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS/WORKFORCE TRAINING PROGRAMS
UNIQUE FACTS
Lenora Fisher [email protected] • 309-253-6010 • https://greaterpeoriaedc.org
Growth DimensionsCommunities represented: Boone County Established in 1979, Growth Dimensions provides a progressive and cooperative environment which improves the quality of life by fostering economic opportunity and personal growth. With economic development partners throughout Belvidere-Boone County, Growth Dimensions is advancing a coordinated economic development strategy to create jobs, promote community assets and stimulate capital investment through business retention and attraction efforts.
• Food Processing• Manufacturing• Transportation/Distribution/Logistics
• Home to the largest automotive sector in Northern Illinois• Access to major airports across USA in less than five hours• A 501,000-person workforce within 30 miles and 780,000 within 45 minutes• 120-year history of food processing; produces 135,000 cars annually; sells 78,400,000 agricultural products annually
• Rock Valley College• RVC Technology Center
• Stellantis (Netherlands)• Yanfeng (China)
• Stellantis• Magna Exteriors• Yanfeng
• General Mills• R&D Thiel
TOP THREE INDUSTRIES COMMUNITY’S LARGEST EMPLOYERS
MOST PROMINENT FOREIGN COMPANIES
NOTABLE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS/WORKFORCE TRAINING PROGRAMS
UNIQUE FACTS
Pamela Lopez-Fettes [email protected] • 815-547-4252 • www.growthdimensions.org
Invest AuroraCommunities represented: Aurora, IL Invest Aurora is a public/private economic development partnership dedicated to expanding economic opportunities in Aurora, Illinois, working to increase Aurora’s economic vitality by attracting, retaining, and promoting businesses. This includes commercial, industrial, retail, and mixed-use development that brings value to residents and reflects the dynamic and diverse nature of the city. The organization assists businesses, developers and investors to see and experience the opportunity in Aurora by providing curated, project-specific community data, land and building availability, financing resources, and available incentives that together paint the picture of a brighter business future with a home in Aurora.
• Manufacturing• Healthcare• Service
• Named one of the Best Places to Live in the U.S. by SmartAsset• Home to the nationally-ranked Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA)• 645+ mile, municipally owned fiber optic network, two stops along Metra’s highest ridership line (BNSF) and close proximity to over five interstate highways• Aurora’s Paramount Theater has second largest subscription base in the nation• Home to three regional shopping centers
• Waubonsee Community College• Aurora University• College of DuPage• Kane County Manufacturing Internships Programs• DuPage County’s On-the-Job Training Programs
• Presence Central Hospital Network• Sonova• Gray Vestar Investors LLC• OSI Group• Henkels & McCoy, Inc
• Peerless• Magnetrol• OSI Group
• Caterpillar• Rush-Copley Medical Group
TOP THREE INDUSTRIES COMMUNITY’S LARGEST EMPLOYERS
MOST PROMINENT FOREIGN COMPANIES
NOTABLE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS/WORKFORCE TRAINING PROGRAMS
UNIQUE FACTS
Bryan Gay [email protected] • 630-256-3161 • www.investaurora.org
Lake County PartnersCommunities represented: Lake County Lake County Partners is your go-to organization for economic development in Lake County, Illinois, transforming economic opportunities into business realities by facilitating public and private collaboration to drive the local economy. The organization focuses on attracting, retaining and expanding businesses, assembling business resources, and aligning workforce supply with industry demand to ensure that Lake County companies have what they need to succeed.
• Life Science/Bio-Pharmaceuticals• Advanced Manufacturing• Healthcare
• Highly educated workforce - 43% of residents over age 25 have a Bachelor’s Degree or higher (nearly 11% higher than the national average) • Global industry leaders - over 30,000 businesses, including 12 FORTUNE 500 HQS and a variety of nationally recognized companies (biopharma and manufacturing have led to fast-growing enterprises and a network of companies)• Top-ranking schools - large selection of high-performing public, private, special education and charter schools (nearly 60% of local high school students attend a nationally-recognized school)• Work/life balance - climb the corporate ladder and still take time to enjoy the things that matter
• Fresenius Kabi USA (Germany)• Sysmex (Japan)• Echo Inc (Japan)• Takeda Pharmaceuticals (Japan)• Siemens Building Technologies (Germany)
• Abbvie• Abbott Laboratories• Advocate Healthcare
• Aon Hewitt Associates• Discover Financial Services
• Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science • Lake Forest College• College of Lake County• University of Illinois Extension-Lake County• Lake County Workforce Development Department
TOP THREE INDUSTRIES COMMUNITY’S LARGEST EMPLOYERS
MOST PROMINENT FOREIGN COMPANIES
NOTABLE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS/WORKFORCE TRAINING PROGRAMS
UNIQUE FACTS
Ronald Lanz, AICP [email protected] • 847-597-1221 • www.lakecountypartners.com
Leadership Council Southwestern Illinois
Communities represented: Madison, St. Clair, Macoupin, Clinton, Monroe,Jersey, Bond, Washington & Calhoun Counties The Leadership Council is a not-for-profit 501(c)6 member-based economic development corporation representing Southwestern Illinois. The Leadership Council works to unite the region for economic growth through its coalition of over 250+ board members who are top leaders in business, industry, labor, education, and government. The Leadership Council fosters relationships and partnerships on both sides of the river, recognizing that efforts have an impact on not just Southwestern Illinois, but also the entire St. Louis Region.
• Advanced Manufacturing• Agribusiness• Supply Chain & Logistics
• Scott Air Force Base• Amazon Inc.• Southern Illinois University Edwardsville• Hospital Sisters Health System• Southwestern Illinois College
• A Midwest landmark known for its focus on transportation, workforce, and innovation• Strategically located in the heart of the Midwest U.S. in downstate Illinois across the Mississippi River from the world-famous St. Louis Gateway Arch• Robust metropolitan regional economic powerhouse has more than 50% of the U.S. buying power accessible in a single day’s drive of its central U.S. location
• Southern Illinois University Edwardsville• Lewis & Clark Community College• Southwestern Illinois College• Kaskaskia College• Webster University
• BP America (UK)• Siemens (Taiwan)
TOP THREE INDUSTRIES COMMUNITY’S LARGEST EMPLOYERS
MOST PROMINENT FOREIGN COMPANIES
NOTABLE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS/WORKFORCE TRAINING PROGRAMS
UNIQUE FACTS
Ronda Sauget [email protected] • 618-692-9745 • www.leadershipcouncilswil.com
North Central Illinois EconomicDevelopment CorporationCommunities represented: Ottawa, LaSalle, Oglesby, Mendota, Marseilles, Seneca, Streator, Hennepin, Lostant, Grand Ridge, Spring Valley, Granville, Mark, Utica, Tonica, Ladd The North Central Illinois Economic Development Corporation is exclusively focused on creating shared prosperity and economic opportunity in LaSalle, Bureau, and Putnam Counties by aggressively marketing the region’s locational advantages for business investment. The organization is focused on target sectors including Food Processing, Metal Fabrication/Machinery, Renewable Energy and TDL.
• Food Processing• Manufacturing• Healthcare
• Exelon• Hospitals• Martin Engineering
• A collection of exurbs located 90 minutes from Chicago’s lakeshore• Total population of 150,000, communities range from small towns to small cities• Industrial sites and buildings have access to multiple Class I rail lines, interstate highways, barge transportation on the Illinois River, and passenger/air freight at O’Hare Chicago, Bloomington, Peoria, Rockford, and Quad Cities airports• Abundant natural areas include Starved Rock State Park, Buffalo Rock State Park, Mathiessen State Park, the I&M Canal & Trail, the Fox River, the Illinois River, and the Vermillion River
• Monterrey Mushrooms• Walmart Distribution Center
• Illinois Valley Community College• Business Employment Skills Team
• Siemens (Germany)• Unytite (Japan)• SABIC Innovative Plastics US (Saudi Arabia)• Advantech B&b Smartworx (Taiwan)• Fliegl Agratechnic GmbH (Germany)
TOP THREE INDUSTRIES COMMUNITY’S LARGEST EMPLOYERS
MOST PROMINENT FOREIGN COMPANIES
NOTABLE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS/WORKFORCE TRAINING PROGRAMS
UNIQUE FACTS
Mike Kirchhoff [email protected] • 815-224-0647 • www.northcentralillinois.org
Quad Cities ChamberCommunities represented: Rock Island, Mercer & Henry County The Quad Cities Chamber serves as an expert resource for companies making location and expansion decisions, providing site selection and technical assistance. The Quad Cities is a bi-state region located along the Mississippi River in western Illinois and eastern Iowa. Just 2.5 hours west of Chicago, nearly a half million people and 30,000 businesses call the Quad Cities home. 35+ international companies, representing 12 countries across four continents, have locations in the region.
• Advanced Manufacturing• Food Manufacturing• Logistics
• Known for its affordability, access to market, and an incomparable, diverse workforce• Central location provides a workforce of nearly 750,000 along with multimodal logistics that connect companies to the rest of the world
• Blackhawk College• Western Illinois University• Augustana College• Eastern Iowa Community Colleges• St. Ambrose University
• Nestle Purina• KONE (Finland)• Cobham (UK)
• LyondellBasell (Netherlands)• HC Duke
• John Deere• Rock Island Arsenal• HNI Corporation
• Tyson Fresh Meats• Arconic
TOP THREE INDUSTRIES COMMUNITY’S LARGEST EMPLOYERS
MOST PROMINENT FOREIGN COMPANIES
NOTABLE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS/WORKFORCE TRAINING PROGRAMS
UNIQUE FACTS
Tami Petsche [email protected] • 563-823-2655 • www.quadcitieschamber.com
Rockford Area EconomicDevelopment CouncilCommunities represented: Winnebago County The Rockford Area Economic Development Council (RAEDC) collaborates with regional stakeholders to cultivate opportunities for primary job growth that increases the economic well-being of the region. The RAEDC markets the region to attract new capital investment, while assisting existing business with resources for sustainable growth. The RAEDC works closely with partners to improve the competitiveness of the region by taking what it learns from the region’s employers and engaging the community in economic development. The RAEDC serves as the area’s data collection agency on all new capital investment, retained and created quality jobs, and renovated commercial/industrial space.
• Advanced Manufacturing• Food Processing• Logistics/Air Cargo
• Stellantis• Collins
• Home to very large aerospace manufacturing hub including three tier one companies • Chicago Rockford International Airport, home to UPS and PrimeAir, was the fastest growing cargo airport in the world in 2018, and continues to set records every year• A Midwestern city that offers a low cost of living, plentiful fresh water availability, low cost electricity, and a large manufacturing workforce
• Woodward• UPS
• Stellantis (Netherlands)• IMC Group (Israel)
• Pietro Carnaghi (Italy)• IMA Group (Italy)
• Northern Illinois University• Rockford University• University of Illinois College of Medicine• Rock Valley College
TOP THREE INDUSTRIES COMMUNITY’S LARGEST EMPLOYERS
MOST PROMINENT FOREIGN COMPANIES
NOTABLE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS/WORKFORCE TRAINING PROGRAMS
UNIQUE FACTS
Gerald Sagona [email protected] • 815-979-5621 • www.rockfordil.com
Will County Center forEconomic DevelopmentCommunities represented: Will County Since 1981 the Will County Center for Economic Development has provided businesses and local government with programs and services that have resulted in a more diversified Will County economy. Its mission is to improve the quality of life for all residents in Will County by recruiting new companies offering high-quality jobs and a solid tax base while assisting existing businesses to retain and add jobs.
• Transportation & Logistics• Healthcare• Manufacturing
• Home to the largest Inland Port in North America and five Class I railroads, three of which have intermodal facilities in the county• A uniquely diverse energy sector including nuclear, natural gas, wind, and solar power production, two petroleum refineries, and a robust chemical manufacturing corridor
• J. Power (Japan)• Diageo (UK)
• Amazon• Silver Cross Hospital• Amita• St. Joseph Medical Center• WeatherTech• Ulta Beauty
• Governor’s State University • Joliet Junior College• Lewis University• University of St. Francis
TOP THREE INDUSTRIES COMMUNITY’S LARGEST EMPLOYERS
MOST PROMINENT FOREIGN COMPANIES
NOTABLE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS/WORKFORCE TRAINING PROGRAMS
UNIQUE FACTS
Doug Pryor [email protected] • 815-774-6065 • www.willcountyced.com