www.mcedc.com

McHenry County, IL, strategically located in the heart of the business triangle between Chicago, Milwaukee & Rockford, enjoys a diversified, modern $6 billion economy with one of the fastest-growing manufacturing sectors in the region, and surging health care, pharma, medical supplies and services sectors.

This robust performance is the result of years of smart-growth, pro-business policies that have created a broad business base supplemented by vibrant manufacturing clusters with global reach.

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www.comed.com/econdev

ComEd’s ability to provide safe and reliable electricity contributes to the quality of life in Northern Illinois and is a key component of overall economic development. Without a robust electrical system in place, Chicago and Northern Illinois would be unable to effectively compete for new business expansion in the global economy and existing businesses would be less competitive.

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www.worldbusinesschicago.com

World Business Chicago (WBC) coordinates the city’s business attraction and retention efforts, raises Chicago’s profile as a premier business destination and serves as a resource for companies.

A not-for-profit economic development corporation, the organization advances Chicago’s position as a thriving global business location and enhances Chicago’s economy by fostering growth in the private sector; building the best city in the world in which to live, work, and play.

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www.kankakeecountyed.org

Strategically located 60 miles south of Chicago, Kankakee County accesses the global marketplace by a comprehensive transportation system of highways, railroads and the Southland’s largest regional airport. Tax, resource and quality of life advantages here have attracted Fortune 500 corporations and startups alike. The Economic Alliance leverages advancements in information technology, providing LOIS data on property availability and our communities. We also offer commercial investors a suite of financial incentives.

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The Kendall County Economic Development Department was created to assist businesses and industry - from small local business owners to worldwide corporations - to expand, develop, and prosper in Kendall County. Kendall County offers a variety of programs to accomplish this goal including a low interest revolving loan program used to promote job creation and retention, a property tax abatement program used in coordination with other local taxing districts, private activity bonds for large manufacturing projects coordinated through the Upper Illinois River Development Authority, and job training programs facilitated through the River Valley Workforce investment board.

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