Illinois EDC
@illinoisedc.bsky.social
The Illinois Economic Development Corporation (Illinois EDC) brings jobs, investment, and economic prosperity to Illinois. Formerly known as Intersect Illinois.
From #EV parts manufacturers to battery innovators, #cleanenergy companies are charging into #Illinois.
Sophie Sturdevant, our director of content marketing, takes a look at how Illinois is helping define the nation's #cleanenergy landscape: https://bit.ly/43h0k40
Sophie Sturdevant, our director of content marketing, takes a look at how Illinois is helping define the nation's #cleanenergy landscape: https://bit.ly/43h0k40
November 11, 2025 at 12:10 AM
From #EV parts manufacturers to battery innovators, #cleanenergy companies are charging into #Illinois.
Sophie Sturdevant, our director of content marketing, takes a look at how Illinois is helping define the nation's #cleanenergy landscape: https://bit.ly/43h0k40
Sophie Sturdevant, our director of content marketing, takes a look at how Illinois is helping define the nation's #cleanenergy landscape: https://bit.ly/43h0k40
Join @illinoisdceo.bsky.social's regional economic development (RED) team and Courtney Fugate, our associate of site readiness, for virtual office hours about #Illinois' site readiness efforts, such as the Regional Site Readiness Program and #VettedSites.
Register ➡️ bit.ly/4qL86x6
Register ➡️ bit.ly/4qL86x6
November 10, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Join @illinoisdceo.bsky.social's regional economic development (RED) team and Courtney Fugate, our associate of site readiness, for virtual office hours about #Illinois' site readiness efforts, such as the Regional Site Readiness Program and #VettedSites.
Register ➡️ bit.ly/4qL86x6
Register ➡️ bit.ly/4qL86x6
Fantastic news! #Illinois' two national laboratories — Argonne and Fermilab — will again receive $125M each from the U.S. Department of Energy over the next five years to advance #quantum research. ⚛️🥳
Read more in Crain's Chicago Business: https://bit.ly/4nI1mNP
Read more in Crain's Chicago Business: https://bit.ly/4nI1mNP
November 7, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Fantastic news! #Illinois' two national laboratories — Argonne and Fermilab — will again receive $125M each from the U.S. Department of Energy over the next five years to advance #quantum research. ⚛️🥳
Read more in Crain's Chicago Business: https://bit.ly/4nI1mNP
Read more in Crain's Chicago Business: https://bit.ly/4nI1mNP
We were honored to meet with site selectors from Site Selectors Guild last week for a multi-day tour across Southern Illinois, led by Southern Illinois Now and Ameren Illinois. 👏
November 6, 2025 at 9:09 PM
We were honored to meet with site selectors from Site Selectors Guild last week for a multi-day tour across Southern Illinois, led by Southern Illinois Now and Ameren Illinois. 👏
P33 and the National Quantum Algorithm Center recently launched Grand Challenges, a program that aims to accelerate real-world #quantum solutions in fields such as #lifesciences, #energy, and #finance. 🚀
Register for an info session on Nov. 10: bit.ly/3LwOlJr
Register for an info session on Nov. 10: bit.ly/3LwOlJr
November 6, 2025 at 5:11 PM
P33 and the National Quantum Algorithm Center recently launched Grand Challenges, a program that aims to accelerate real-world #quantum solutions in fields such as #lifesciences, #energy, and #finance. 🚀
Register for an info session on Nov. 10: bit.ly/3LwOlJr
Register for an info session on Nov. 10: bit.ly/3LwOlJr
NEW from Site Selection magazine: #Illinois ranks #7 nationally for business climate. Up two spots from 2024, this high ranking is another reflection of the state's business assets and sharp focus on competitiveness.
November 5, 2025 at 7:10 PM
NEW from Site Selection magazine: #Illinois ranks #7 nationally for business climate. Up two spots from 2024, this high ranking is another reflection of the state's business assets and sharp focus on competitiveness.
Happy Bonfire Night! The U.K. and Illinois are strong trade partners, as the U.K. is the state's #1 FDI partner by employment.
ICYMI: Earlier this year, @govpritzker.illinois.gov and British Consul General Richard Hyde signed an MOU to strengthen this partnership: bit.ly/3LIOSYJ
ICYMI: Earlier this year, @govpritzker.illinois.gov and British Consul General Richard Hyde signed an MOU to strengthen this partnership: bit.ly/3LIOSYJ
November 5, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Happy Bonfire Night! The U.K. and Illinois are strong trade partners, as the U.K. is the state's #1 FDI partner by employment.
ICYMI: Earlier this year, @govpritzker.illinois.gov and British Consul General Richard Hyde signed an MOU to strengthen this partnership: bit.ly/3LIOSYJ
ICYMI: Earlier this year, @govpritzker.illinois.gov and British Consul General Richard Hyde signed an MOU to strengthen this partnership: bit.ly/3LIOSYJ
#Illinois will be the home of the DOE's largest #AI supercomputer, per a groundbreaking collaboration between NVIDIA and Oracle. 👏
Argonne's two new supercomputers will give scientists the most advanced AI infrastructure to propel scientific discovery: https://bit.ly/48NuPlD
Argonne's two new supercomputers will give scientists the most advanced AI infrastructure to propel scientific discovery: https://bit.ly/48NuPlD
NVIDIA and Oracle to Build US Department of Energy's Largest AI Supercomputer for Scientific Discovery
NVIDIA today announced a landmark collaboration with Oracle to build the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)'s largest AI supercomputer to dramatically accelerate scientific discovery.
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November 3, 2025 at 4:55 PM
#Illinois will be the home of the DOE's largest #AI supercomputer, per a groundbreaking collaboration between NVIDIA and Oracle. 👏
Argonne's two new supercomputers will give scientists the most advanced AI infrastructure to propel scientific discovery: https://bit.ly/48NuPlD
Argonne's two new supercomputers will give scientists the most advanced AI infrastructure to propel scientific discovery: https://bit.ly/48NuPlD
With support from an EDGE for Startups agreement, four former employees of Gunite Corp. are opening their new business, Rockford Brake Manufacturing — a move that creates 150 new jobs and preserves the shuttered Gunite factory.
Learn more in Rock River Current: https://bit.ly/43vKQsU
Learn more in Rock River Current: https://bit.ly/43vKQsU
November 1, 2025 at 8:06 PM
With support from an EDGE for Startups agreement, four former employees of Gunite Corp. are opening their new business, Rockford Brake Manufacturing — a move that creates 150 new jobs and preserves the shuttered Gunite factory.
Learn more in Rock River Current: https://bit.ly/43vKQsU
Learn more in Rock River Current: https://bit.ly/43vKQsU
Happy Halloween! From being a candy powerhouse to harvesting the most pumpkins of any state, #Illinois is a big contributor to many of the holiday's traditions.
Wishing our followers a safe and candy-filled day!
Wishing our followers a safe and candy-filled day!
October 31, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Happy Halloween! From being a candy powerhouse to harvesting the most pumpkins of any state, #Illinois is a big contributor to many of the holiday's traditions.
Wishing our followers a safe and candy-filled day!
Wishing our followers a safe and candy-filled day!
A blueprint for reliable, low-carbon electricity in the U.S. will be pioneered at Broadwing Energy's commercial-scale carbon capture and sequestration (#CCS) plant in #DecaturIL.
Read more from our #TeamIllinois partner, the EDC of Decatur and Macon County: https://bit.ly/47dP2jo
Read more from our #TeamIllinois partner, the EDC of Decatur and Macon County: https://bit.ly/47dP2jo
I Squared Capital and Low Carbon Infrastructure Announce Landmark Clean Power Partnership with Google - Economic Development Corporation
400 MW Broadwing Energy will pioneer commercial-scale carbon capture and sequestration (CCS), creating a blueprint for reliable, low-carbon electricity in the U.S. DECATUR, Ill. & PALO ALTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–I Squared Capital, a leading global inf...
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October 29, 2025 at 8:55 PM
A blueprint for reliable, low-carbon electricity in the U.S. will be pioneered at Broadwing Energy's commercial-scale carbon capture and sequestration (#CCS) plant in #DecaturIL.
Read more from our #TeamIllinois partner, the EDC of Decatur and Macon County: https://bit.ly/47dP2jo
Read more from our #TeamIllinois partner, the EDC of Decatur and Macon County: https://bit.ly/47dP2jo
In honor of #ManufacturingMonth, we met with Manner Polymers Plant Manager Brian Reynolds to discuss the company's new solar-powered facility in #MountVernonIL, which is setting new standards for PVC production. ▶️
October 29, 2025 at 4:47 PM
In honor of #ManufacturingMonth, we met with Manner Polymers Plant Manager Brian Reynolds to discuss the company's new solar-powered facility in #MountVernonIL, which is setting new standards for PVC production. ▶️
What do Greater Peoria, Pasqal, and #ManufacturingMonth have in common?
They're featured in the October edition of our newsletter! 🗞️ Read it here: https://bit.ly/4on4e3J
They're featured in the October edition of our newsletter! 🗞️ Read it here: https://bit.ly/4on4e3J
October 28, 2025 at 7:53 PM
What do Greater Peoria, Pasqal, and #ManufacturingMonth have in common?
They're featured in the October edition of our newsletter! 🗞️ Read it here: https://bit.ly/4on4e3J
They're featured in the October edition of our newsletter! 🗞️ Read it here: https://bit.ly/4on4e3J
#Chicago’s violent crime remains near its lowest point in more than four decades — and the criminal homicide tally for June, July, and August of this year is the lowest in almost six decades, according to the Chicago Police Department.
October 28, 2025 at 3:20 PM
#Chicago’s violent crime remains near its lowest point in more than four decades — and the criminal homicide tally for June, July, and August of this year is the lowest in almost six decades, according to the Chicago Police Department.
Prysmian recently celebrated a $63.8M expansion of its 60-year-old facility in #DuQuoinIL. 👏
The project added 100K sq ft of space to Prysmian's cable #manufacturing facility and positions it for continued growth, stability, and innovation: https://bit.ly/3LvZcmP
The project added 100K sq ft of space to Prysmian's cable #manufacturing facility and positions it for continued growth, stability, and innovation: https://bit.ly/3LvZcmP
October 27, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Prysmian recently celebrated a $63.8M expansion of its 60-year-old facility in #DuQuoinIL. 👏
The project added 100K sq ft of space to Prysmian's cable #manufacturing facility and positions it for continued growth, stability, and innovation: https://bit.ly/3LvZcmP
The project added 100K sq ft of space to Prysmian's cable #manufacturing facility and positions it for continued growth, stability, and innovation: https://bit.ly/3LvZcmP
Our Chairman John Atkinson has been recognized by the College of DuPage as a "Distinguished Alum." 🥳🎓
Drawing on his COD education, he has forged a dynamic career spanning industries — from insurance to education advocacy to economic development.
Drawing on his COD education, he has forged a dynamic career spanning industries — from insurance to education advocacy to economic development.
October 27, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Our Chairman John Atkinson has been recognized by the College of DuPage as a "Distinguished Alum." 🥳🎓
Drawing on his COD education, he has forged a dynamic career spanning industries — from insurance to education advocacy to economic development.
Drawing on his COD education, he has forged a dynamic career spanning industries — from insurance to education advocacy to economic development.
The Chicago Quantum Summit and #MidwestQuantumWeek are right around the corner. ⚛️
Led by the Chicago Quantum Exchange, the summit will bring together leading experts to discuss breakthrough research, the intersection of #quantum tech and society, and more: bit.ly/4pNzzh6ntersection
Led by the Chicago Quantum Exchange, the summit will bring together leading experts to discuss breakthrough research, the intersection of #quantum tech and society, and more: bit.ly/4pNzzh6ntersection
October 26, 2025 at 6:14 PM
The Chicago Quantum Summit and #MidwestQuantumWeek are right around the corner. ⚛️
Led by the Chicago Quantum Exchange, the summit will bring together leading experts to discuss breakthrough research, the intersection of #quantum tech and society, and more: bit.ly/4pNzzh6ntersection
Led by the Chicago Quantum Exchange, the summit will bring together leading experts to discuss breakthrough research, the intersection of #quantum tech and society, and more: bit.ly/4pNzzh6ntersection
#Illinois just earned its 10th credit upgrade in 4.5 years. Moody's Investors Service raised Illinois' rating to A2, reflecting the state's significant strides in fiscal health under @govpritzker.illinois.gov's leadership.
More here: bit.ly/3LrZ3AM
More here: bit.ly/3LrZ3AM
October 24, 2025 at 2:56 PM
#Illinois just earned its 10th credit upgrade in 4.5 years. Moody's Investors Service raised Illinois' rating to A2, reflecting the state's significant strides in fiscal health under @govpritzker.illinois.gov's leadership.
More here: bit.ly/3LrZ3AM
More here: bit.ly/3LrZ3AM
Our team had a wonderful day learning from some of the state's top #CRE players at Bisnow's State of #Chicago.
Cathriona Fey, our VP of #cleanenergy, participated in a panel about the importance of community value in megaprojects.
Cathriona Fey, our VP of #cleanenergy, participated in a panel about the importance of community value in megaprojects.
October 23, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Our team had a wonderful day learning from some of the state's top #CRE players at Bisnow's State of #Chicago.
Cathriona Fey, our VP of #cleanenergy, participated in a panel about the importance of community value in megaprojects.
Cathriona Fey, our VP of #cleanenergy, participated in a panel about the importance of community value in megaprojects.
We were pleased to participate in Northwestern University's The Healthspan Frontier, an inaugural event convening some of the brightest minds working at the intersection of #science, #tech, and longevity.
Learn more about the event here: https://bit.ly/43q8fMb
Learn more about the event here: https://bit.ly/43q8fMb
October 22, 2025 at 7:16 PM
We were pleased to participate in Northwestern University's The Healthspan Frontier, an inaugural event convening some of the brightest minds working at the intersection of #science, #tech, and longevity.
Learn more about the event here: https://bit.ly/43q8fMb
Learn more about the event here: https://bit.ly/43q8fMb
In celebration of #ManufacturingMonth, we met with Greg Keown of Wieland Group to discuss the company's deep ties to #Illinois and $500M modernization project in #EastAltonIL.
October 22, 2025 at 4:16 PM
In celebration of #ManufacturingMonth, we met with Greg Keown of Wieland Group to discuss the company's deep ties to #Illinois and $500M modernization project in #EastAltonIL.
We love to see it! @govpritzker.illinois.gov and @illinoisdot.bsky.social announced a historic round of investments in Metro East infrastructure focused on improvements to major corridors and streets, as part of the state's largest infrastructure project to date.
More here: bit.ly/4o9IZ5y
More here: bit.ly/4o9IZ5y
October 21, 2025 at 1:10 PM
We love to see it! @govpritzker.illinois.gov and @illinoisdot.bsky.social announced a historic round of investments in Metro East infrastructure focused on improvements to major corridors and streets, as part of the state's largest infrastructure project to date.
More here: bit.ly/4o9IZ5y
More here: bit.ly/4o9IZ5y
ICYMI: Condé Nast Traveler voters crowned #Chicago the Best Big City for the ninth year in a row. 👑
From its 77 distinct community areas to its top-tier dining and entertainment options, Chicago is teeming with opportunity and activity. More via Choose Chicago https://bit.ly/31gAJbh
From its 77 distinct community areas to its top-tier dining and entertainment options, Chicago is teeming with opportunity and activity. More via Choose Chicago https://bit.ly/31gAJbh
October 18, 2025 at 7:49 PM
ICYMI: Condé Nast Traveler voters crowned #Chicago the Best Big City for the ninth year in a row. 👑
From its 77 distinct community areas to its top-tier dining and entertainment options, Chicago is teeming with opportunity and activity. More via Choose Chicago https://bit.ly/31gAJbh
From its 77 distinct community areas to its top-tier dining and entertainment options, Chicago is teeming with opportunity and activity. More via Choose Chicago https://bit.ly/31gAJbh
Bluefors, a global leader in cryogenic cooling systems for #quantum technologies, opened its second #Chicago location in just one year. 2️⃣👏
Learn about how Bluefors' space at Hyde Park Labs will create more opportunities for innovators: cisn.co/497QLI8
Learn about how Bluefors' space at Hyde Park Labs will create more opportunities for innovators: cisn.co/497QLI8
October 17, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Bluefors, a global leader in cryogenic cooling systems for #quantum technologies, opened its second #Chicago location in just one year. 2️⃣👏
Learn about how Bluefors' space at Hyde Park Labs will create more opportunities for innovators: cisn.co/497QLI8
Learn about how Bluefors' space at Hyde Park Labs will create more opportunities for innovators: cisn.co/497QLI8