work the Chicago Market
without the Chicago Premium
99 miles west of the Chicago Metro Area
Why NW Illinois
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Affordable Business Environment
Commercial real estate prices at a fraction of what you will find in Chicago, along with low labor union representation keeps NW Illinois business friendly.
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Close to the Chicago Metro Area
World-class transportation infrastructure and close proximity to the Chicago metro keeps your business connected to national & international markets.
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Stable, Blue Collar Workforce
A traditional, blue collar workforce that knows how to manufacture and ship your products. Smart, frugal, and dependable. We know how to roll up our sleeves.
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Access to Colleges and Training
A bottom up approach to community based workforce development and training via apprenticeship programs, trade schools, community colleges and universities.
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Small Town Livability
Quaint small towns offer affordable living that's free of big city congestion and crime. Our communities are investing in their themselves and developing a future.
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Economic Development
As a department of Whiteside County Illinois, we collaborate with Federal, State and Local partners to create and attract new businesses and retain and expand existing business in Northwest Illinois in particular Whiteside County. We see economic development as more than just another incentive package. It's a holistic vision blending community and commerce.
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