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Major Employers

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Major Employers

Freeport and Stephenson County employ skilled individuals in diverse businesses such as healthcare, manufacturing and value-added agriculture.

EmployerIndustry# of Employees
The Helm GroupConstruction, plumbing, heating & service1400
FHNHealthcare provider985
The Morse GroupElectrical contractor905
Berner Food & BeveragePrivate label food manufacturing758
Freeport School District #145Pre-K to 12 public school722
HoneywellSwitches & sensors471
Farmers InsuranceInsurance413
WalmartRetail380
Titan Tire Corporation of FreeportAuto, farm & industrial Trres340
Snak KingSnack food packaging329
Stewart & AssociatesBusiness services215
Newell Rubbermaid Co.Freeport office260
Stephenson CountyGovernment226
DanfossManufacturing hydrostatic transmissions207
Fehr GrahamEngineering Consultants205
Liberty VillageHealthcare - nursing home183
Nuestro QuesoFood manufacturing182
City of FreeportMunicipality178
Anchor HarveyForging & alloys150
Highland Community CollegeTwo-year junior college150
MenardsRetail145
BroadstepSocial service agency145
Stephenson Service Co.Agricultural141
Walnut AcresHealthcare - nursing home140
Pearl Valley FarmsAgricultural135
Pearl City ElevatorAgricultural132
Tri Star MetalsManufacturing120
Piedmont Hardware BrandsWarehouse123
YMCANot-for-profit organization120
Fischer Inc.Ready mix stone & excavation115
Savencia CheeseFood manufacturing112
Sentry InsuranceInsurance110
Cub FoodsRetail110
Loescher HVACHVAC & plumbing108
Pearl PavillionHealthcare & rehabilitation105
Seaga ManufacturingVending manufacturing105
Parkview HomeRetirement community105
Provena/St. Joseph CampusHealthcare - nursing home104
HB Plastic, Inc.Plastic molding100
Sullivan's FoodsRetail90
In Grown FarmsMedical and adult use cannabis cultivation88
Freeport Park DistrictRecreation property82
Farm & FleetRetail81
Malcom Eaton EnterprisesSocial service vocational center71
Modern Plating CorporationMetal finishing71
CoreFXCustom Ingredients Mfg63
SPG InternationalMaterial & storage products61
SSM HealthHealthcare60
Culver'sRestaurant60
ABM JanitorialCleaning service60

Key Industries

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Healthcare

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Construction, Plumbing, Heating, & Service

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Private Label Food Manufacturing

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Speak Softly and Carry Big Scissors May 21, 2025 Freeport, Stephenson County For the last couple of months and for the next couple of months, we have the pleasure of conducting numerous ribbon cuttings. These ribbon cuttings have celebrated businesses that are new or are new to Freeport and Stephenson County, relocated or expanded businesses, completed renovations, and more.    For those who aren’t familiar, ribbon cuttings are ceremonies at which the Greater […]
Why Economic Development Week Matters for Freeport & Stephenson County May 12, 2025 Economic Development Week, celebrated May 12–16, 2025, is more than just a date on the calendar—it’s a vital moment to reflect on the work that shapes our community’s future. At the Greater Freeport Partnership, we are proud to lead efforts in economic development, tourism, marketing, business services, and Main Street revitalization. This week gives us the opportunity to spotlight how […]
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