The tools that showcase Illinois
as a global business destination.
Illinois EDC provides the tools and resources businesses need when it comes to deciding to expand or relocate in Illinois. In our resource library, companies can explore more about Illinois or discover the exciting opportunities that are available here.
Annual Report
Fiscal Year 2025
In FY2025, Illinois turned opportunity into momentum and momentum into results. It was a landmark time for our state, and for our organization. To continue delivering at the highest level, fulfill our mission, and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving global economy, we are transforming from Intersect Illinois to the Illinois Economic Development Corporation (Illinois EDC). As you’ll see in this report, there are numerous projects that Illinois EDC is especially proud to tout. These results are more than numbers: they represent stronger supply chains, revitalized regional economies, and a state where economic opportunity reaches every community.
Illinois Quantum & Microelectronics Park
The Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP) is a first-of-its-kind campus built for quantum technology scale-up and related quantum and advanced microelectronics research and development. Find your future home at the IQMP.
Illinois’ Life Sciences Talent and Cost Per Employee
Illinois, in comparison to peer states such as Massachusetts, Washington, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Utah, and New York, offers a more abundant workforce across many life sciences titles and for a cheaper cost on average.
Why Illinois: The Global Quantum Hub
Illinois is a global quantum hub, boasting world-class universities, Department of Energy labs, and a high concentration of quantum research centers. The state features a robust ecosystem with the Chicago Quantum Exchange, Duality startup accelerator, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park. Illinois offers a strong talent pipeline and a supportive environment for quantum technology exploration and adoption, with numerous incentives and a growing presence of quantum companies.
Annual Report
Fiscal Year 2024
Intersect Illinois' FY2024 Annual Report shows 440 projects expanded/located in Illinois (+15.2% over last year), generating $12.5B in investment (+85.6% over last year) & 12.9K jobs (+37.9% over last year).
Expanding to the U.S.: A Strategic Guide for Canadian Businesses
Expanding a business internationally is a major endeavor that comes with its share of complexities and challenges. However, with the right strategy in place, it can also be a highly rewarding experience. This comprehensive roadmap will ensure a smooth and successful expansion, while highlighting critical planning steps, evaluating trade-offs, and emphasizing the importance of local partnerships.
Illinois Investment Guide 2024-25
From attracting new companies and helping existing ones expand, to achieving record job growth and improving our state’s fiscal health, the 2024-25 Illinois Investment Guide shows how Illinois' continuing to make historic progress. With the 18th largest economy in the world topping $1 trillion GDP, Illinois continues to reach record-breaking milestones for economic development in key sectors.
Open for Business: Illinois’ 2024 Economic Growth Plan
Illinois' 2024 Five-Year Economic Growth Plan is guided by four overarching economic development goals, where we: focus on high growth sectors and continue overall business climate improvements; advance comprehensive economic development efforts for business growth and attraction; promote equitable growth by empowering workers, entrepreneurs, and communities; and build out the new clean energy economy.
