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Illinois is a global powerhouse in the heart of the United States. Its world-class talent and infrastructure provides countless opportunities for companies to thrive.

1.9K

Major Corporate HQs

Global Companies

1.2M

Small Businesses

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30+ Fortune 500 headquarters, amongst the highest number in the Midwest
5th largest GDP in the nation, 18th largest economy in the world
#2 in the nation for business expansions and relocations in 2022
Deep talent pool of a 6.4 million person workforce, 35% educated with a Bachelor's degree or higher from 247 higher education institutions
Chicago’s O’Hare ranks as the most connected airport in the world
5 Federal Laboratories - USDA Agricultural Research Service, DoD U.S. Transportation Command, DoD Construction Engineering Research Laboratory, Argonne National Laboratory, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory
84 international consulates, and 6 international trade offices (in Belgium, Canada, China, Israel, Japan and Mexico)

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#2 in sustainable development
83% of the continental U.S. within two-day truck drive
Largest inland port in North America
Only state with all seven Class 1 railroads
Over $10.3B of venture investment in 2022 alone, 4th largest in the nation
#1 state for private food manufacturing R&D
Home to more than 13.6K life sciences firms
4th highest manufacturing GRP in the U.S.
Top 10 state for IT jobs and GDP
#5 data center destination in the world
#4 in U.S. in transportation and warehousing establishments
#4 in U.S. for small businesses and small-business payroll

Major Employers

Illinois’ strong business climate attracts some of the most iconic companies on the planet, from State Farm to Walgreens and McDonalds to John Deere. Its over 30 Fortune 500 company headquarters and more than 2,000 foreign-based businesses all contribute to a thriving business environment across multiple sectors. The state also has a vibrant community of 1.2 million small businesses in a diverse range of industries.