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 the selection process quick and efficient, the office of Team RED provides free and confidential services to companies seeking to expand or relocate within Illinois.
Regional Economic Development (RED) Team services
Services:
- Site selection
- Customized workforce training
- Regional and local collaboration
- Expedited permitting, licensing, and other approvals
- Connection to key stakeholders and civic and business partners
- Potential financial support
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In addition, Illinois offers a highly competitive suite of incentives that may be available, including:
- Tax credits based on job creation
- Enterprise zones and HIB designations
- Tax increment financing (TIF)
- Workforce recruitment and training
- Non-traditional loans
- Roadway, rail, and infrastructure
To help ensure local coordination for projects, 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 Grady
Deputy Director
217.299.8853
Manuel (Manny) Lopez
Assistant Deputy Director
773.502.7506
Andrea Runge
Assistant Deputy Director
217.720.9051
Contact a member of the Regional Economic Development Team for assistance.
May webinar: Building strong communities
Building strong communities: How small businesses drive economic development
Date and time
Join a panel discussion celebrating both Economic Development Week and National Small Business Week. The event highlights the role small businesses play in driving local prosperity, fostering innovation, and creating opportunities that contribute to strong regional economic development.
In this session, a panel of experts will explore how small businesses serve as the backbone of local communities, from creating jobs and strengthening supply chains to enhancing quality of life. Panelists will share insights, real-world examples, and practical strategies that show how intentional support for small businesses helps build vibrant, resilient, and future-ready economies.
Illinois Economic Development Corporation
Illinois Economic Development Corporation (formerly Intersect Illinois)
Illinois Economic Development Corporation (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 resource for businesses seeking expansion or relocation in Illinois, Illinois EDC connects companies with its network of partners and provides data, site selection assistance, and guidance to support 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.org.
