Illinois EDC
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The Illinois Economic Development Corporation (Illinois EDC) brings jobs, investment, and economic prosperity to Illinois. Formerly known as Intersect Illinois.
Illinoisans can now present their state ID in-person and in-app at select businesses, organizations, and airports with their iPhone through a new @ilsecofstate.bsky.social initiative.
We're excited for this new era of convenience and digital innovation. 🪪 More: bit.ly/48emGVf
We're excited for this new era of convenience and digital innovation. 🪪 More: bit.ly/48emGVf
November 26, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Illinoisans can now present their state ID in-person and in-app at select businesses, organizations, and airports with their iPhone through a new @ilsecofstate.bsky.social initiative.
We're excited for this new era of convenience and digital innovation. 🪪 More: bit.ly/48emGVf
We're excited for this new era of convenience and digital innovation. 🪪 More: bit.ly/48emGVf
.O'Hare's passenger levels have risen above pre-COVID levels, signaling sustained recovery and momentum. 🛫
This news comes as the airport gears up for its busiest Thanksgiving travel period in history. More in Crain's Chicago Business: https://bit.ly/4oSF6Ca
This news comes as the airport gears up for its busiest Thanksgiving travel period in history. More in Crain's Chicago Business: https://bit.ly/4oSF6Ca
November 26, 2025 at 3:50 PM
.O'Hare's passenger levels have risen above pre-COVID levels, signaling sustained recovery and momentum. 🛫
This news comes as the airport gears up for its busiest Thanksgiving travel period in history. More in Crain's Chicago Business: https://bit.ly/4oSF6Ca
This news comes as the airport gears up for its busiest Thanksgiving travel period in history. More in Crain's Chicago Business: https://bit.ly/4oSF6Ca
We just dropped the November edition of our monthly newsletter, the Illinois Business Beat. 📰💕
Take a look at how the state is progressing in key industries, companies that have chosen to #BeInIllinois, #TeamIllinois spotlights, and more. Read it here: https://bit.ly/3XOsArl
Take a look at how the state is progressing in key industries, companies that have chosen to #BeInIllinois, #TeamIllinois spotlights, and more. Read it here: https://bit.ly/3XOsArl
November 25, 2025 at 7:28 PM
We just dropped the November edition of our monthly newsletter, the Illinois Business Beat. 📰💕
Take a look at how the state is progressing in key industries, companies that have chosen to #BeInIllinois, #TeamIllinois spotlights, and more. Read it here: https://bit.ly/3XOsArl
Take a look at how the state is progressing in key industries, companies that have chosen to #BeInIllinois, #TeamIllinois spotlights, and more. Read it here: https://bit.ly/3XOsArl
Intermountain Electronics, a manufacturer of backup power systems for data centers, announced a $12M expansion that will DOUBLE the size of its #CentraliaIL plant and add ~40 employees over the next year. 🌱👏
Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4pu7cUq
Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4pu7cUq
November 25, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Intermountain Electronics, a manufacturer of backup power systems for data centers, announced a $12M expansion that will DOUBLE the size of its #CentraliaIL plant and add ~40 employees over the next year. 🌱👏
Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4pu7cUq
Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4pu7cUq
This fall academic semester, #Illinois universities achieved their HIGHEST enrollment (~190K students) in 10 years. 👏
@govpritzker.illinois.gov and the Illinois Board of Higher Education announced the good news this week, pointing to the state's significant investments in education: bit.ly/47KEjNC
@govpritzker.illinois.gov and the Illinois Board of Higher Education announced the good news this week, pointing to the state's significant investments in education: bit.ly/47KEjNC
November 21, 2025 at 3:20 PM
This fall academic semester, #Illinois universities achieved their HIGHEST enrollment (~190K students) in 10 years. 👏
@govpritzker.illinois.gov and the Illinois Board of Higher Education announced the good news this week, pointing to the state's significant investments in education: bit.ly/47KEjNC
@govpritzker.illinois.gov and the Illinois Board of Higher Education announced the good news this week, pointing to the state's significant investments in education: bit.ly/47KEjNC
With 1 in 5 Chicago households experiencing food insecurity, food banks like the Greater Chicago Food Depository are integral to meeting basic community needs. We had a wonderful afternoon volunteering and learning about the organization's mission to #EndHungerNow.
November 20, 2025 at 9:54 PM
With 1 in 5 Chicago households experiencing food insecurity, food banks like the Greater Chicago Food Depository are integral to meeting basic community needs. We had a wonderful afternoon volunteering and learning about the organization's mission to #EndHungerNow.
As a longtime powerhouse, #Illinois' #manufacturing industry contributes $130B+ to the state's economy and employs 480K+. Read about how the state offers manufacturers a rare combination of history, innovation, and momentum in our #BeInIllinois blog: https://bit.ly/3LJrIle
November 18, 2025 at 4:54 PM
As a longtime powerhouse, #Illinois' #manufacturing industry contributes $130B+ to the state's economy and employs 480K+. Read about how the state offers manufacturers a rare combination of history, innovation, and momentum in our #BeInIllinois blog: https://bit.ly/3LJrIle
With 2.3M sq ft under construction, #Chicago is the nation's leader in cold-storage construction, according to Newmark.
Learn more in the Chicago Business Journal: https://bit.ly/49jrxXE
Learn more in the Chicago Business Journal: https://bit.ly/49jrxXE
November 15, 2025 at 7:50 PM
With 2.3M sq ft under construction, #Chicago is the nation's leader in cold-storage construction, according to Newmark.
Learn more in the Chicago Business Journal: https://bit.ly/49jrxXE
Learn more in the Chicago Business Journal: https://bit.ly/49jrxXE
ComEd continues to showcase why it's one of the best in the biz! ⚡
A benchmark study ranked ComEd #1 among similar utilities for the low frequency and duration of outages experienced by customers. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3XrIFDb
A benchmark study ranked ComEd #1 among similar utilities for the low frequency and duration of outages experienced by customers. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3XrIFDb
November 13, 2025 at 7:52 PM
ComEd continues to showcase why it's one of the best in the biz! ⚡
A benchmark study ranked ComEd #1 among similar utilities for the low frequency and duration of outages experienced by customers. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3XrIFDb
A benchmark study ranked ComEd #1 among similar utilities for the low frequency and duration of outages experienced by customers. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3XrIFDb
❗ We want to highlight YOU❗
Big or small, rural or urban — we're looking for #Illinois communities and their local EDOs to feature in the 2026 editions of our monthly newsletter, the Illinois Business Beat.
Nominate here: bit.ly/4otjAUr
Big or small, rural or urban — we're looking for #Illinois communities and their local EDOs to feature in the 2026 editions of our monthly newsletter, the Illinois Business Beat.
Nominate here: bit.ly/4otjAUr
November 13, 2025 at 5:06 PM
❗ We want to highlight YOU❗
Big or small, rural or urban — we're looking for #Illinois communities and their local EDOs to feature in the 2026 editions of our monthly newsletter, the Illinois Business Beat.
Nominate here: bit.ly/4otjAUr
Big or small, rural or urban — we're looking for #Illinois communities and their local EDOs to feature in the 2026 editions of our monthly newsletter, the Illinois Business Beat.
Nominate here: bit.ly/4otjAUr
Join Cathriona Fey, our VP of #cleanenergy manufacturing and production, at an upcoming German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest, Inc. networking event in #Chicago to meet with leading U.S. and German experts. 🔋✨
Register here: bit.ly/4o2yu36
Register here: bit.ly/4o2yu36
November 12, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Join Cathriona Fey, our VP of #cleanenergy manufacturing and production, at an upcoming German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest, Inc. networking event in #Chicago to meet with leading U.S. and German experts. 🔋✨
Register here: bit.ly/4o2yu36
Register here: bit.ly/4o2yu36
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
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!
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.