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Advanced Manufacturing

Overview

An Advanced Manufacturing Powerhouse

One of the top states for manufacturing in the nation, Illinois boasts a rich history of industrial excellence that has evolved into an advanced, technology-driven sector. Illinois manufacturing companies benefit from low energy rates and deregulation as well as a low-cost, high-quality water supply—not to mention the state’s central North American location and world-class air, passenger and freight transportation network.

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12.7
%
of Illinois' GDP 
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4th
highest
Manufacturing GRP in U.S.
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4th
largest
Chemical Manufacturing Employment Base in U.S
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2nd
in U.S.
in Battery Manufacturing Locations
Largest Employers Based on Employment

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March 1, 2023

Illinois Ranks #2 State in the Nation for Corporate Investment

Chicago takes the title as ‘Top Metro’ in the nation for 10th straight year Site Selection Magazine, an international industry-leading business publication, released its annual corporate expansion and relocation rankings, naming Illinois 2nd in the nation for corporate projects and Chicago the Top Metro for the 10th year in a row. The publication noted 487 […]

December 20, 2022

Intersect Illinois Appoints Robin Elliott to Board of Directors

Elliott to represent Busey Bank in efforts to bring economic growth and jobs to Illinois Intersect Illinois today announced that Busey Bank President & CEO Robin Elliott has joined its board of directors. Elliott will bring his experience in working in financial services throughout Illinois’ communities to help generate economic growth and jobs for the […]

November 2, 2022

Intersect Illinois 2022 Annual Report Shows $402M in Investment

New Push Leads to 137% Growth in Investment and 112% Increase in Jobs South of I80 Intersect Illinois, the state’s not-for-profit economic development organization focused on bringing jobs and investment to Illinois, today released its annual report for the 2022 fiscal year. The report highlights businesses that Intersect Illinois helped relocate or expand during the […]

October 17, 2022

Polly Eldringhoff Appointed to Intersect Illinois Board of Directors

Eldringhoff to represent Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas in efforts to bring economic growth and jobs to Illinois Intersect Illinois today announced that Polly Eldringhoff, vice president of operational performance and compliance for Peoples Gas and North Shore Gas, has joined its board of directors. Eldringhoff’s experience in planning and community engagement will help […]

October 14, 2022

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, Inc. Announces New $68 Million Distribution Center in Princeton

New center will create more than 145 jobs; facility will be completed in 2024 PRINCETON — Governor JB Pritzker, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, Inc. (Ollie’s), and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced that Ollie’s will build a new distribution center in Princeton, which will meet growing demand and support the company’s […]

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