Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility

Home

How Can We Help?

The Partnership serves in the capacity of economic development, business service and tourism for Freeport and Stephenson County. Our role, simply, is to bring partners and individuals together to promote and grow our region.

Come See Us

Bike the trails, take a few swings at Little Cubs Field, sip our favorite local brews and stay the weekend for a leisurely trip or your next family gathering.

VISIT HERE

Shop Small Business

Holiday shopping season is upon us and there are so many wonderful and unique gifts available in Freeport and Stephenson County your loved ones will cherish.

SHOP NOW

Supporting Business

Whether you have entrepreneurial ambitions, or want to take your existing business to the next level, we offer services to assist in every business aspect and size.

START YOUR BUSINESS

Locate Your Business

Looking to relocate or expand your business? Contact us for the perfect building or site to meet your needs.

EXPAND HERE

COME HOME

Josh Elliott describes his passion for giving back to the community that helped to create great memories in his childhood and now for his own family. An entrepreneur and artist, he encourages others to invest in their home.

MORE COME HOME STORIES

Business Resources

Incentives

Member Support

Quality of Life

Featured Events

Plan Your Visit

Key Industries

icon box image

Healthcare

icon box image

Construction, Plumbing, Heating, & Service

icon box image

Private Label Food Manufacturing

Stephenson County Major Employers

Calendar Feed

Blog Feed

Looking Ahead September 4, 2024 As we step into a new quarter, we are excited to share the impactful initiatives that are shaping the economic landscape of Freeport and Stephenson County. Our commitment to fostering a thriving community through economic growth, business development, and workforce enhancement continues to drive our efforts. The Greater Freeport Partnership remains dedicated to cultivating a dynamic economic ecosystem which ensures […]
A Picture’s Worth Thousands of Impressions August 20, 2024 We are in the thick of the tourism promotion season and nothing speaks to our potential visitors more than great photos and videos. The Partnership has gone to great lengths this season to capitalize on the beautiful spaces and friendly faces in Freeport and Stephenson County to showcase all there is to see and do. In July, visual images from […]
Enterprise Zone is Key to Spurring New Residential Development August 15, 2024 Residential development is a key component of Freeport’s revitalization strategy, and the enterprise zone is an important tool to drive that development. The Northwest Illinois Enterprise Zone, which includes parts of Freeport, offers significant incentives such as: Sales tax exemptions on building materials Property tax abatement Waivers on certain permits These benefits are designed to attract new businesses and encourage […]
Conversations August 9, 2024 What a member is looking for from an organization like the Greater Freeport Partnership is as varied as the businesses who are our members. Start-ups and retail businesses may be looking for promotion, new or emerging leaders are often looking to build a network, a manufacturer may be looking for assistance with expansion, recruiting and developing their workforce, or more. […]