Illinois Economic Development Corporation

Welcome to the intersection of America— and the world. Where talent, innovation, transportation and infrastructure converge and where  many of the nation’s top businesses thrive.

Strategically located at the heart of the country, Illinois is the crossroads of commerce that puts businesses, people and goods within a four-hour flight of the entire North American market—not to mention the home to the world's most connected airport.

On top of that, Illinois companies benefit from a world-class transportation and logistics network, reliable, low-cost energy, abundant water and natural resources and a highly educated workforce supported by more than 247 higher education institutions.

Learn why over 30 Fortune 500 companies and more than 2,000 international industry leaders call Illinois home.