Illinois Business and Economic Development Corporation

Economic development creates opportunities to grow state, local and metro areas, which are essential for economic growth, improved quality of life and community development. Illinois Business and Economic Development Corporation articles below.

Business Report

Business Report: Illinois Leaders Form Non-Profit to Spur Job Creation

May 25, 2016

The Illinois Business and Economic Development Corp. will adopt best practices and focus on sales, marketing and exceptional customer service.

Featured Location Spotlight

Site Selection

Location Spotlight: Topeka, Kansas

February 12, 2018

With three top universities in the area and connectivity via major interstates, Topeka, Kansas is rich with opportunity. Visit the GO Topeka Economic Partnership to learn more.

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Economic Development

Georgia Ports Authority To Double Port of Savannah Capacity

September 25, 2019

To keep up with growing container trade, the GPA plans to double Garden City Terminal’s annual capacity from 5.5 million to 11 million TEUS. Improvements will include a new container port on Hutchinson Island, expansion of GPA’s ship-to-shore crane fleet and berth improvements.

Breaking News

Waterlogic Chooses Texas For North American Headquarters

Corporate Headquarters December 10, 2019

The drinking water dispenser company will invest $1.6 million and create up to 164 jobs in Grapevine, TX.

Structurlam Picks Arkansas For Its First U.S. Plant

Manufacturing December 9, 2019

The $90 million precision-engineered mass timber production facility will create 130 jobs in Conway, AR.

Pratt & Whitney Investing $30M In West Virginia Expansion

Aerospace & Defense December 9, 2019

The aircraft and helicopter engine manufacturer will expand its Bridgeport, WV facility for the maintenance, repair and overhaul of PW800 engines.

Data Center Company First To Qualify For New Illinois Tax Incentive

Data Centers December 5, 2019

STACK INFRASTRUCTURE will be the first company to make use of Illinois’ new sales tax exemption on equipment purchases at its Chicago data center campus.

Waterlogic Chooses Texas For North American Headquarters

Corporate Headquarters December 10, 2019

The drinking water dispenser company will invest $1.6 million and create up to 164 jobs in Grapevine, TX.

Pratt & Whitney Investing $30M In West Virginia Expansion

Aerospace & Defense December 9, 2019

The aircraft and helicopter engine manufacturer will expand its Bridgeport, WV facility for the maintenance, repair and overhaul of PW800 engines.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

North Kansas City Hospital Displays 20-Foot Wreath December 10, 2019
Western Specialty Contractors installed the 1,000-pound, lighted wreath on the hospital’s façade, and offers tips on how to safely install your own holiday decorations. - Read: North Kansas City Hospital Displays 20-Foot Wreath at FacilityExecutive.com.
ASSA ABLOY & Sielox Deliver Layered Security December 10, 2019
ASSA ABLOY's Aperio wireless lock technology has integrated with the Pinnacle Advanced access control software and 1700 Intelligent Controller from Sielox. - Read: ASSA ABLOY & Sielox Deliver Layered Security at FacilityExecutive.com.
House Of Representatives Passes Workplace Violence Bill December 9, 2019
The legislation protects healthcare workers by requiring employers to implement comprehensive, worker-driven workplace violence prevention plans. - Read: House Of Representatives Passes Workplace Violence Bill at FacilityExecutive.com.

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