The tools that showcase Illinois
as a global business destination.
Intersect Illinois provides the tools and resources businesses need when it comes to deciding to expand or relocate in Illinois. In our resource library, companies can explore more about Illinois or discover the exciting opportunities that are available here.
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.
Open for Business: Illinois’ 2024 Economic Growth Plan
Illinois' 2024 Five-Year Economic Growth Plan is guided by four overarching economic development goals, where we: focus on high growth sectors and continue overall business climate improvements; advance comprehensive economic development efforts for business growth and attraction; promote equitable growth by empowering workers, entrepreneurs, and communities; and build out the new clean energy economy.
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.
2024 Life Sciences Industry Guide: 5 Keys To Finding the Best Talent
The most critical part of any life science 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.
Annual Report
Fiscal Year 2023
The FY2023 annual report highlights businesses that Intersect Illinois helped relocate or expand during the fiscal year. In FY23, Intersect Illinois closed projects that brought eight companies to Illinois, accounting for 1,061 jobs and nearly $1.4B in capital investment.
2023-2024 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.
