North Central Illinois

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

State Focus

Illinois: Renewing The Midwest

December 5, 2018

Illinois’ Future Energy Jobs Act (FEJA) is attracting a number of renewable energy companies looking to reap the benefits of the legislation.

Featured Location Spotlight

Illinois

Location Spotlight: Wheeling, Illinois

December 31, 2017

Located in the heart of Chicago’s prestigious northern suburbs, Wheeling is a diverse and dynamic community of 40,000 people, distinguished by its unique balance of industry, commercial development, and residential neighborhoods.

Featured Location Videos

Economic Development

Valdosta-Lowndes County, Georgia: The Perfect Place

April 16, 2019

Valdosta-Lowndes County, Georgia is a vibrant and premier location for business development opportunities. Located midway between Atlanta and Orlando in the heart of South Georgia, Valdosta-Lowndes County is strategically positioned for businesses to access and serve the global economy.

Breaking News

Hershey Investing $104M In Virginia Expansion

Food Processing May 17, 2019

The chocolate and snacks company’s expansion of its Augusta County, VA manufacturing operations will create 65 new jobs.

Cummins Investing $68M, Adding Jobs In Indiana

Capital Investment May 17, 2019

As it celebrates 100 years in Indiana, the company will establish its Electrified Power business headquarters in Columbus, and increase its presence in Indianapolis and Greenwood.

Stanley Black & Decker Creating 500 Jobs In Texas

Manufacturing May 16, 2019

The 425,000-square-foot plant in Fort Worth, TX will be completed in late 2020 and will manufacture a range of CRAFTSMAN mechanics tools using the latest manufacturing technologies to optimize productivity and sustainability.

Stanley Black & Decker Creating 500 Jobs In Texas

Manufacturing May 16, 2019

Ebm-papst Investing $37M In Select Tennessee Certified Site

Manufacturing May 16, 2019

The plant is the Germany-based company’s second U.S. location and will create 200 new jobs over the next five years in Washington County, TN.

Pinnacle Technology Group Opening New Ohio Location

Advanced Manufacturing May 15, 2019

Attracted to the region’s diverse and skilled workforce, the company will hire 35 people to work in its new $570,000 facility in Maumee, OH.

Facility Management

Facility Executive – Creating Intelligent Buildings

Langley Events Centre Upgrades Lighting To LEDs May 17, 2019
Echoflex Solutions provides a top-shelf lighting control solution for the multi-purpose sports arena in British Columbia. - Read: Langley Events Centre Upgrades Lighting To LEDs at FacilityExecutive.com.
In Pittsburgh, Phipps Conservatory And Botanical Gardens Hosts “Big Green Block Party” May 17, 2019
The adaptive reuse of an on-site public works garage facility at Phipps is aimed at achieving three rigorous green building standard certifications. - Read: In Pittsburgh, Phipps Conservatory And Botanical Gardens Hosts “Big Green Block Party” at FacilityExecutive.com.
Friday Funny: Californian Custodian Wins The Crown May 17, 2019
The 73-year-old winner of the 2019 Custodian of the Year contest, Aristeo Flores of Scotts Valley Middle School, exemplifies the “American Dream.” - Read: Friday Funny: Californian Custodian Wins The Crown at FacilityExecutive.com.

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