Exciting Entrepreneurial Opportunities In Illinois On The Rise In 2024

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Illinois Business Developments



Illinois is the biggest marketplace in the Midwest and home to more than 22,000 corporate headquarters, a bustling startup scene and over 1.2 million small businesses, is home to all the resources that global firms require to flourish in business today. From world-class infrastructure which connects businesses with their suppliers and customers to talented workforce in various industries and a thriving manufacturing base - Illinois excels in a variety of areas including advanced and sustainable technology, agriculture, volvo press Release - https://pressez.substack.com/p/the-importance-Of-press-releases - energy, life sciences logistics for transportation.




Illinois has seen tremendous increase in foreign investment over the last few years. Countries such as Britain, Japan, Germany and China were among the most invested in Illinois In 2023, this amount was over USD $13.2 billion across agriculture, manufacturing and other industries in Illinois alone.




In 2014, over $1 billion in incentives have been given out under Illinois' Reimagining Energy and Vehicles program to companies that provide electric vehicles as well as green energy production. This month, DCEO also rewarded PsiQuantum Manufacturing with an incentive package totaling over $200 million to build a modern facility in East Alton.




Governor JB Pritzker joined representatives from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Network and local officials today in Chicago for the launch of CZ Biohub Chicago - a revolutionary research hub located at the forefront of leading research. The project will unite University of Chicago, Urbana-Champaign State University (UIUC) and Northwestern University researchers to study human tissue development as and develop revolutionary therapies.




Governor JB Pritzker and Flender Corporation recently announced they have announced they are expanding their current plant for manufacturing in Elgin, creating 50 full-time employment while keeping the 140 full-time positions they currently have.




The Illinois Small Business Development Center at Southern Illinois University is funded partly through a cooperative agreement among U.S. Small Business Administration, Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and Southern Illinois University. The Center provides entrepreneurs from the local area with help in the creation or expansion of their businesses by offering services like free workshops on business planning and one-on-one sessions with expert Business Advisors as well as access to financing options.




State officials in Indiana are informing employers to provide higher wages and benefits as a way of keeping child care workers working across the nation as they face a shortage of jobs. The move comes after the closure of a care center in Bronzeville which struggled to retain staff.




Illinois Department of Labor also introduced an online tool to inform small-scale businesses about employment laws. Employers can search by keyword or browse categories on this website, as well as connect to appropriate state agencies and information sources.




Illinois Business Development Authority (IBDA) is taking action to increase awareness about Illinois tax incentives that can be used for business expansion. They hosted the IBDA's webinar this week about this topic. The event was recorded and will be available on their website.