Illinois Economic Development Corporation

About Illinois Economic Development Corporation

Illinois Economic Development Corporation is the statewide economic development organization focused on bringing new businesses, jobs, and investment to Illinois. The organization assists companies with site selection, data insights, and connections to utilities and local leadership to facilitate expansion or relocation within the state. It provides workforce data and analysis, as well as coordination with state and local partners to streamline processes. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the EDC markets Illinois as a global business destination and highlights key industries such as advanced manufacturing, agribusiness, clean energy, quantum computing, life sciences, and transportation logistics.