Illinois Succeeds With Alternative Energy and Foreign Investment

By Mali R. Schantz-Feld (Apr/May 08)

“It has been a productive year as Illinois continues to see positive momentum in the economy,” says Jack Lavin, director of Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). He points out that since January 2004, Illinois has created 185,400 new jobs, the best job growth rate of any state in the Midwest. More

North American Automotive Industry Continues to Deliver

By Mali R. Schantz-Feld (Oct/Nov 07)

Despite recent challenges, automakers and suppliers continue to exhibit confidence in the United States and Canada by announcing new projects and expansions and employing thousands of skilled workers. More

A Conversation With…Jack Lavin, Director, Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity

By Mali R. Schantz-Feld (Apr/May 07)

“We led the nation in monthly job growth in April and July 2006. Our unemployment at the end of the year was the lowest in Illinois' recorded history.” More

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Ameren - www.ameren.com/ecdev

Ameren Corporation’s energy services fuel bio-business, with high concentrations of biosciences businesses and a highly educated work force in its service territories.
Steve Warren, Dir., Econ. Dev.

500 S. 27th St.
Decatur, IL 62525
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Village of Arlington Heights - www.vah.com

Arlington Heights is the premier location for your business in the Northwest Chicago suburbs, just minutes from O’Hare, with convenient transportation for commuting, shipping, and worldwide travel; more than 6 million square feet of office, industrial and retail space; and top-quality industrial and office parks and available building sites. The village is a community of more than 76,000 with first-rate shopping, entertainment, and housing options, and you can count on a highly educated work force drawn from Arlington Heights, Chicago, and neighboring suburbs.
Pat Carey, Bus. & Dev. Coord.

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Illinois Valley Area - www.ivaced.org

The Illinois Valley Area is located 90 miles southwest of Chicago along the Illinois River in North Central Illinois, at the crossroads of the nation — I-80/I-39 interchange. The Illinois Valley area is comprised of 24 small communities, located in parts of the Counties of Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, and Putnam. The Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development has an extensive database of available sites totaling approximately 6,000 acres, some of which are rail-served.
Barb Koch, Exec. Dir./CEO