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Office of Regional Economic Development - Region Specific Assistance SCAM ALERT: DCEO has been made aware of organizations receiving fraudulent “notice of award” letters claiming to be from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. These are not legitimate notices from DCEO. If your organization receives a notice, please report it to the Federal Trade Commission and/or the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center .
Office of Regional Economic Development The Regional Economic Development (RED) Team is Your One-Stop Resource Illinois businesses benefit from the state’s strategic location, world-class transportation and logistics infrastructure, well-educated workforce, major research and higher education assets, and legacy of innovation.
To make your selection process quick and efficient, the office of Team RED provides free and confidential services to companies seeking to expand or relocate within Illinois.
Customized Workforce Training Regional & Local Collaboration Expedited Permitting, Licensing & Other Approvals Connection to Key Stakeholders and Civic & Business Partners Potential Financial Support In addition, Illinois offers a highly competitive suite of incentives that may be available, including: Tax Credits Based on Job Creation Enterprise Zones & HIB Designations Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Workforce Recruitment & Training Roadway, Rail & Infrastructure To help ensure local coordination for your project, the State of Illinois is divided into 10 economic development regions.
Download a copy of the Illinois Economic Development Regional map. Statewide Economic Development Contacts Alyson. Grady2@illinois.
gov Assistant Deputy Director Manuel. Lopez@Illinois. gov Assistant Deputy Director Andrea.
Runge@illinois. gov Contact a member of our Regional Economic Development Team for assistance. Illinois Economic Development Corporation (formerly Intersect Illinois) Illinois EDC is the state’s economic development organization and a key partner of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) in business attraction efforts.
As a valuable resource for businesses seeking expansion or relocation in Illinois, Illinois EDC connects companies with its network of partners and provides essential data, site selection assistance, and guidance to ensure successful business operations. In collaboration with DCEO, Illinois EDC is dedicated to supporting businesses and helping them thrive in Illinois. For more information on Illinois EDC, visit illinoisedc.
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