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Illinois is a global powerhouse in the heart of the United States. Its world-class talent and infrastructure provides countless opportunities for companies to thrive.

1.9K

Major Corporate HQs

2K+

Global Companies

1.2M

Small Businesses

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30+ Fortune 500 headquarters, amongst the highest number in the Midwest
5th largest GDP in the nation, top 20 largest economy in the world
#2 in the nation for business expansions and relocations
Deep talent pool of a 6.5 million person workforce, 39% educated with a Bachelor's degree or higher
Chicago’s O’Hare ranks as the most connected airport in the world
5 Federal Laboratories - USDA Agricultural Research Service, DoD U.S. Transportation Command, DoD Construction Engineering Research Laboratory, Argonne National Laboratory, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory
84 international consulates, and 6 international trade offices (in Europe, the Middle East, Canada, China, Mexico, and Japan)

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Leader in sustainable development (#1 Midwest, Top 10 U.S.)
86% of the continental U.S. within two-day truck drive
Largest inland port in North America (CenterPoint Intermodal Center)
Only state where all Class I railroads meet in two locations
Over $11B in bioscience venture capital investments from 2019-2023 (#1 Midwest, Top 10 U.S.).
For venture capital investments, Top 5 state in healthcare technology systems; all other digital health; and monitoring equipment
#1 for private food manufacturing R&D, over $1B in corporate R&D
Home to over 19K life sciences firms (#2 Midwest, Top 10 U.S.)
Top 10 highest manufacturing GRP in the U.S. (#2 Midwest)
Top 10 for IT jobs and business locations in U.S.
Leader in data centers (Top 10 U.S.)
Top 10 in transportation and warehousing establishments in U.S.

Major Employers

Illinois’ strong business climate attracts some of the most iconic companies on the planet, from State Farm to Walgreens and McDonalds to John Deere. Its over 30 Fortune 500 company headquarters and more than 2,000 foreign-based businesses all contribute to a thriving business environment across multiple sectors. The state also has a vibrant community of 1.2 million small businesses in a diverse range of industries.