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ers group address workforce and operating costs for a client’s project,” says Rogers. “The impressive economic advantages that result from establishing a base of operations in Springfield become immediately evident.” The Quantum Growth Partnership can be aggressive in addressing the real estate needs of a business through the property it has optioned and robust TIF programs. More details comprising those reports, and a wealth of other area information, are available at www.SpringfieldintheMiddle.com. Illustrative of recent successes, H. D. Smith Wholesale Drug Company has committed to a $50million corporate campus in Springfield. The proposed expansion will add 600 new jobs to the economy, sustain 572 other positions in other businesses, and create $330.7 million in new wealth over five years. The Quantum Growth Partnership (Q5) proudly provided support for the project, with Q5 staff working to secure the economic impact analysis. The Q5 Initiative pledged its support and advocacy for the firm’s project as it makes its way through the city and county approval process. Additionally, Q5 will work on the firm’s behalf to be sure that its effort to draw a wellqualified workforce is well supported. M.J. Kellner Foodservice invested $8.7 million in a new state-of-theart facility in Springfield. The new 90,000-square-foot facility is located in the I-72 Business Park. M.J. Kellner will employ approximately 100 people at its Springfield facility. Q5 staff worked closely with company representatives and staff from the City of Springfield to address issues such as extension of the Enterprise Zone, property tax abatement from the New Berlin A S P E C I A L A D V E RT I S I N G S E C T I O N O F B U S I N E S S FA C I L I T I E S School district, and extension of International Parkway. The greater Springfield metro area offers businesses an attractive package of incentives, a central U.S. location, strong transportation infrastructure, skilled and available labor, low operating costs, reliable power, and an excellent quality of life. Wheeling: Heart of Chicagoland Located in Chicago’s prestigious north suburban market, Wheeling, IL is enhancing its standing as one of the region’s hottest business centers. Wheeling is in the heart of the Chicago area, a region companies’ value for its central location to mar- WHEELING ILLINOIS WHEELING Chicago Executive Airport 90 294 94 VILLAGE OF the center Lake Michigan of commerce in the north suburban Chicago O’Hare International Airport 290 88 355 55 294 Chicago 94 market = Immediate highway access to I-294, I-355 and regional highways = Co-owner of Chicago Executive Airport, 3rd busiest in the state and 7 miles north of O’Hare International = Freight rail service and passenger service at Wheeling Metra train station offers easy commute options for our diverse, skilled and professional workforce = Industrial parks housing 13 million square feet under roof = Raw land and redevelopment opportunities coupled with public incentive programs available immediately = Tourist destination for ﬁne dining along Milwaukee Avenue’s “Restaurant Row” = Family Circle Magazine designation as one of the top 10 communities in the U.S. to raise a family Call or email the Economic Development Department to discuss your site criteria or to request our Available Property Listing Package. PETER VADOPALAS, DIRECTOR OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Village of Wheeling • 233 West Hintz Road • Wheeling, Illinois 60090 P: 847-229-4718 • Email: pvadopalas@wheelingil.gov w w w. w h e e l i n g i l . g o v #2521 at www.BusinessFacilities.com 19 http://www.wheelingil.gov http://www.SpringfieldintheMiddle.com http://www.SpringfieldintheMiddle.com http://www.wheelingil.gov http://www.BusinessFacilities.com

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Business Facilities - December 2008 Contents First Word Snapshots Corporate Moves: North Carolina Gold Award: New Engine for Growth in Virginia Silver Award: Tennessee Gets the Big Prize Bronze Award: Enrichment in Idaho Falls Honorable Mentions International Reach From America's Heartland Supply Chain Priorities Metro Spotlight: Greenville/ Spartanburg, SC The Magnolia State Has It All A Real Estate Mega-Merger State of the Year Ask the Expert Advertiser Index

Business Facilities - December 2008

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