Intersect Illinois

Intersect Illinois is an economic development organization dedicated to attracting investment, fostering business growth, and creating jobs across the state of Illinois. The organization serves as a unified economic development partner, leveraging Illinois's position as the 19th largest economy in the world and its substantial competitive advantage... s to recruit and retain major corporations and talent. Illinois boasts a highly educated workforce of approximately 6.5 million people, with roughly one-third holding bachelor's degrees or higher, combined with one of the nation's finest transportation and logistics networksassets that have successfully attracted iconic companies including Amazon, Caterpillar, Boeing, and Wrigley Company. Intersect Illinois works with state and local partners to offer targeted tax credits and incentives to companies evaluating alternative locations, creating a compelling value proposition for corporate expansion and relocation. The organization's strategic approach has yielded measurable results: Illinois ranked third nationally in Site Selection magazine's Governors Cup, which benchmarks states based on new and expanded corporate facilities, with 444 projects recorded in 2018 alone. The state has also earned recognition as a top destination for economic development projects, with Chicago specifically gaining prominence as a major business hub. Intersect Illinois's marketing reach extends nationally through partnerships such as a feature in United Airlines' Hemispheres magazine, where over 700,000 copies showcasing Illinois's academic institutions, diverse communities, and business advantages are distributed in seat pockets across United flights. The organization's mission centers on delivering dynamic partnerships and collaborations that drive sustained economic prosperity, job creation, and investment growth throughout Illinois, positioning the state as a premier destination for companies seeking strategic locations with access to talent, infrastructure, and supportive business ...Read More