This week, Site Selection magazine placed #Illinois among the top 2 states in the nation for corporate expansion and relocation projects.
➡️ Illinois' 680 tallied projects in 2025 represent over 97M in new sq ft. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4b52bfh
Read an op-ed in @crainschicago.bsky.social by our President and CEO Christy George and P33 Chicago CEO and our board member Brad Henderson to learn about how Chicago is building its innovation economy: https://bit.ly/4sflGsl
We are proud to celebrate the incredible women who shape #Illinois' communities, industries, and economy this Women's History Month.
Learn more about #WhyIllinois is a top state for women to build, lead, and grow via our #BeInIllinois blog: https://bit.ly/4r5l0VC
Illinois has been named #2 in the nation for corporate expansion and relocations for the fourth year in a row — and Chicago is still the #1 metro.
It's a reflection of our efforts to foster a robust, future-focused economy that empowers companies to put down roots and grow here.
We 💙 our Chairman John Atkinson's op-ed in the @chicagotribune.com, in which he asserts why, now, more than ever, the work of public servants matters: https://bit.ly/47iShp4
4 YEARS RUNNING: Illinois is #2 among all states for corporate expansion and relocation projects, as ranked by Site Selection—a testament to Illinois' competitiveness in business attraction.
More in our release with @govpritzker.illinois.gov and @illinoisdceo.bsky.social: https://bit.ly/3OR1Yor
The arts are a vital part of #Illinois' economy.
That's why we're proud to support Arts Alliance Illinois' upcoming research initiative that will examine the economic power, infrastructure, and future potential of the Illinois creative economy: bit.ly/4tQKoB7
Something to keep your eye on. 👀
#Biotech leaders are in favor of @govpritzker.illinois.gov's proposal to expand R&D tax credits—a move they say will funnel much-needed cash to startups and make the state more competitive to innovators. Learn more in Crain's Chicago: https://bit.ly/4s6bgeA
Teklab, Inc. recently opened its new state-of-the-art lab in #CollinsvilleIL to meet the growing demand for its environmental analytical services, creating 40 new jobs while retaining ~100.
More in @govpritzker.illinois.gov and @illinoisdceo.bsky.social's release: https://bit.ly/4rYvtTy
Be sure to check out the February edition of the Illinois Business Beat, which features companies that have recently chosen to #BeInIllinois, @govpritzker.illinois.gov's FY27 budget proposal, #SouthwestIL, and more!
Read it here: https://bit.ly/4aR4By7
DMG MORI will establish a new #manufacturing and R&D center in #Chicago, creating 74 new full-time jobs and launching a new workforce development program with City Colleges of Chicago.
Read our release with @govpritzker.illinois.gov and @illinoisdceo.bsky.social: https://bit.ly/4qYmOzv
BIG NEWS: AbbVie is investing $380M to build two new active pharmaceutical ingredient (#API) #manufacturing facilities at its North #Chicago campus, creating 300 new jobs.
Read more in our release with @govpritzker.illinois.gov and @illinoisdceo.bsky.social: https://bit.ly/4qQBDUK
ICYMI: REEL USA CORP, an international crane manufacturing firm with roots in Lyon, France, is bringing its first U.S. manufacturing site to #SpringfieldIL. 🥳🏗️
Bienvenue à #Illinois, REEL: https://bit.ly/4jBiy7j
#Illinois is one of the nation's most economically diverse states, with no single industry accounting for 13% or more of its GDP. Thestate's large and diverse economy underscores its standing as a business powerhouse and positions it for long-term growth: https://bit.ly/4rsCDzu
Today @govpritzker.illinois.gov delivered his FY27 budget proposal, outlining the steps #Illinois is taking to strategically grow its economy. We look forward to working with the Governor and his administration to advance economic development throughout the state: https://bit.ly/4qU93lK
ComEd has allocated $70M in EV rebates for residential, business, and community partners in 2026 to lower the upfront cost barrier of #EV adoption.⚡
Kudos to ComEd on this initiative! https://bit.ly/4673okE
Great piece in @crainschicago.bsky.social by Jack Lavin, our board member and president and CEO of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, about #WhyIllinois' rise in public university attendance is good news for businesses.
Read it here: https://bit.ly/4teBbCl
Solstice Advanced Materials is expanding at the Metropolis Works plant, which is expected to produce 10K tons of uranium hexafluoride this year—a 20% increase over its planned 2024 output.
Learn more about the facility's critical role via @worldnuclearnews.bsky.social: https://bit.ly/4rJPA7W
10 athletes with #Illinois ties have sledded, skated, and even mountaineered their way to #MilanoCorina2026. 🥇⛸️
We are proud to see Illinois represented on the world's biggest stage, and wish them the best of luck: https://bit.ly/4qrEL9F
Happy National Foundation Day to our Japanese partners! 🎌
Japan is one of Illinois’ top foreign investors, with Japanese firms employing 56K+ Illinoisans and bilateral trade between Japan and Illinois totaling $9.6B annually, per data from @illinoisdceo.bsky.social.
By expanding the STAR bond program, #Illinois is unlocking new growth opportunities for more communities. 🌟
@govpritzker.illinois.gov, @illinoisdceo.bsky.social, and the Illinois Department of Revenue came together in #BellevilleIL to celebrate this powerful program: https://bit.ly/3O7na9t
A first-of-its-kind diesel and hybrid #EV program will soon be available at Heartland Community College. ⚡
The program will serve as a direct talent pipeline to local employers, complementing the region's strong #agribusiness and advanced #manufacturing industries: https://bit.ly/46qjplH
Our Chief Quantum Officer Preeti Chalsani had a productive time in the UK last week, where she and fellow #TeamIllinois reps met with British peers to strengthen transatlantic collaboration in #quantum.
The American Nuclear Society interviewed Illinois EDC's Cathriona Fey about #WhyIllinois is prioritizing nuclear energy to meet rising electricity demand, maintain a reliable grid, and achieve decarbonization goals: https://bit.ly/4qomfz0
ICYMI: @govpritzker.illinois.gov and @illinoisdceo.bsky.social last week awarded $17M+ in funding to 39 recipients through #Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship—supporting the state's continued efforts to strengthen its talent pipeline.🎉
Read the release here: bit.ly/4aquFAW
As we honor #BlackHistoryMonth, we're proud to spotlight the contributions of Black leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators who shape our communities, pave paths for new opportunity, and strengthen our economic future: https://bit.ly/4t9PTut
We are proud to announce that @quantummachines.bsky.social will establish a flagship hub at the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (#IQMP)—a collaboration that will accelerate and scale fault-tolerant #quantum computing.
Learn more in the release: https://bit.ly/49XqoEX
Attention, #lifesciences innovators!
The AbbVie Foundation and MATTER are accepting applications for its 2026 Health Equity Accelerator, a national program designed to help nonprofits scale solutions that improve access to care in underserved communities: https://bit.ly/3Obflzq
Très délicieux! 🧀 Savencia Cheese USA, a renowned cheesemaker with roots in France, is expanding in #LenaIL, creating 50 new jobs and retaining 125.
Learn more in @govpritzker.illinois.gov and @illinoisdceo.bsky.social's release: https://bit.ly/4bLHg31
Happy Black History Month! ❤️🖤💚
Black Illinoisans are an important part of the state's cultural and economic identity, with Black-owned businesses making up 13% of all #Illinois businesses.
