Business Facilities - January 2008 - (Page 79) ILLINOIS Governor Rod Blagojevich ILLINOIS Fast Facts Population (2006): 12,831,970 Largest Cities (2006): Chicago, 2,833,321; Aurora, 170,617; Rockford, 155,138; Naperville, 142,901; Joliet, 142,702 Targeted Industries: Transportation, fabricated metals, bioscience, food processing, financial services Key Incentives: Economic Development for a Growing Economy, High Impact Business, River Edge Redevelopment Zone, Manufacturer’s Purchase Credit, Employer Training Investment AL – CO ILLINOIS GDP by Industry (Total = $589.6 billion) (Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. Data are 2006 estimates in current dollars.) 13.2% - Manufacturing CT – ID 23.8% - Services & Healthcare 16.4% - Trade & Transportation 0.6% - Agriculture & Mining 22.6% - Finance, Insurance, & Real Estate IL – LA 9.6% - Government 13.8% - Other 0 5 10 15 20 25 Village of Arlington Heights Pat Carey Business Development Coordinator 33 South Arlington Heights Road Arlington Heights, IL 60005 847-368-5212 fax: 847-368-5988 pcarey@vah.com www.vah.com The premier location for your business in the Northwest Chicago suburbs, just minutes from O’Hare, with convenient transportation for commuting and shipping, along with top-quality industrial and office parks. Village of Hoffman Estates Gary Skoog Director of Economic Development 1900 Hassell Road Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 847-843-4837 fax: 847-781-2628 gary.skoog@hoffmanestates.org www.hoffmanestates.org Hoffman Estates is a diverse community along major arterials in the suburbs of NW Chicago. It is home to corporate giants, affordable to high-end housing, lots of open space, shopping, and old-fashioned FUN. Clinton Regional Development Corporation Steven G. Ames President and CEO 144 8th Avenue South Clinton, IA 52732 563-242-4536 fax: 563-242-4554 sames@clintondevelopment.com www.clintondevelopment.com The Iowa/Illinois bi-state region is 120 minutes west of the Chicago metro area and offers an advanced transportation network (highway, air, rail, barge), modern industrial space, shovelready sites, value-added agriculture advantages, and a skilled, productive workforce. City of Pittsfield Bill McCartney Economic Development Director 215 N. Monroe Pittsfield, IL 62363-1498 217-285-4484 fax: 217-285-4485 pittsed@pittsfieldil.org www.pittsfieldil.org The City of Pittsfield, IL is located 65 miles west of Springfield and four miles south of I-72. It is a Main Street community with 11 homes and sites directly connected to Abraham Lincoln. Other amenities include two industrial parks, an airport, a hospital, three public parks, a pool, and a 640-acre recreational area with a 200-acre lake. When considering Elk Grove Village as your new business location, you’ll find the exceptional is the rule… from the town’s strategic location and expansive industrial base to its friendly hometown spirit and enviable quality of life. Dynamic Business Environment Diverse Residential Market • Easy Accessibility • Outstanding Public Service • • ME – MS MO – NJ NM – OK OR – TN TX – WY For more information visit our website at www.elkgrove.com or contact Nancy Carlson, Director of Economic Development at 847-357-4005. #2501 at www.BusinessFacilities.com BUSINESS FACILITIES | 2008 SITE SEEKERS’ GUIDE 79 http://www.clintondevelopment.com http://www.vah.com http://www.clintondevelopment.com http://www.vah.com http://www.hoffmanestates.org http://www.pittsfieldil.org http://www.elkgrove.com http://www.hoffmanestates.org http://www.elkgrove.com http://www.BusinessFacilities.com
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