Illinois’ Growth is our Business
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The State of Illinois is often known as the “Prairie State” or “Land of Lincoln”. It is a very diverse state with a mix of both manufacturing and agricultural industries. It is also geographically located in the Midwest of the United States, offering excellent distribution opportunities, as well as rail, highway and air access. Indeed, Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport remains among the world’s busiest. Further, Chicago is the third largest city in the United States and a premier location for business, recreation and music.
The United States Census Bureau reported that the State of Illinois had a population of 12,830,632 in the year 2010, with 9,461,105 people living in the Chicago metropolitan area.
The Gross State Product of the State of Illinois was $652 billion in 2010. Total worldwide exports from the State of Illinois totaled over $50 billion in 2010, of which over $13 billion was destined for Canada.
Total nonfarm employment in Illinois was 5,612,058 in 2010. Leading economic sectors in Illinois include manufacturing, transportation and warehousing, financial activities, educational and health services and leisure and hospitality. The food and fiber industry employs nearly one million people in Illinois, even though there are only 76,000 farm operators. The State of Illinois is a leading producer of soybeans, corn and swine. It ranks second nationally in the export of agricultural commodities.
The largest manufacturers in Illinois include, Caterpillar Inc., Motorola Inc., Abbott Laboratories, General Electric and Philip Morris/Kraft Foods.
The moderate tax rates and broad tax incentives offered by the State of Illinois are designed to encourage business growth. These business incentives include tax credits, sales tax exemptions, property tax abatements and access to capital. Additional incentives are offered to companies that expand within enterprise zones designated by the State of Illinois.
The State of Illinois’ transportation system utilizes air, highways, rail, waterways and telecommunications technologies to provide direct routes to every United States market and international ports. Indeed, the State of Illinois is the logistical capital of North America.
The State of Illinois is a leader in information technology, financial services life sciences and bioenergy. Moreover, many educational institutions in Illinois have world-class reputations. These include Northwestern University, the University of Chicago and the University of Illinois at Urbana- hampaign.
Further information regarding the advantages and attractions of the State of Illinois can be obtained from the following websites.
www.Illinois.gov
www.commerce.state.il.us
www.agr.state.il.us
www.enjoyillinois.com
www.worldbusinesschicago.com
