Site Selection Tool
Our site selection tool allows users to search for available properties throughout the state, adding filters such as incentives and proximity to transportation in order to understand potential sites for company expansions or relocations.
Companies are locating and expanding in Illinois
Companies are choosing to grow in Illinois because of its strategic location, world-class workforce, and robust infrastructure. Intersect Illinois is tracking companies that have recently chosen to expand or relocate to the state.
(Data reflected starts in 2022)
944
Company Relocations/Expansions
26.2K
New Jobs Created
$23B
in Capital Investment
Expanding to the U.S.: A Strategic Guide for Canadian Businesses
Expanding a business internationally is a major endeavor that comes with its share of complexities and challenges. However, with the right strategy in place, it can also be a highly rewarding experience. This comprehensive roadmap will ensure a smooth and successful expansion, while highlighting critical planning steps, evaluating trade-offs, and emphasizing the importance of local partnerships.
Illinois Investment Guide 2024-25
From attracting new companies and helping existing ones expand, to achieving record job growth and improving our state’s fiscal health, the 2024-25 Illinois Investment Guide shows how Illinois' continuing to make historic progress. With the 18th largest economy in the world topping $1 trillion GDP, Illinois continues to reach record-breaking milestones for economic development in key sectors.
2024 Tech Industry Guide: 5 Keys To Finding the Best Talent
The most critical part of any tech business is its people. That truth resonates with particular significance amid today’s red-hot talent market that is making it more challenging than ever to attract and retain workers. Discover how location can meet critical workforce needs.
2024 Canadian Guide: 5 Keys To Finding the Best Talent
The most critical part of any business is its people. That truth resonates with particular significance amid today’s red-hot talent market that is making it more challenging than ever to attract and retain workers. Discover how location can meet critical workforce needs.
Communities
Communities & Partners
Intersect Illinois works with economic development partners across the state for a collaborative and cohesive approach to economic development. Illinois offers a wide variety of options to meet a company’s needs. From urban to rural, and across industries, our community partners throughout the state offer limitless opportunities for business growth.
Public Notices & RFPS
For current projects, Intersect Illinois facilitates an RFP process in which communities can participate to be considered as a potential location site. You can find open RFPs here.
public notices
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