Freeport Main Street
A place to live, build your business and create your own space.
Illinois Main Street supports a network of communities across the state that are working to bring prosperity to their older and historic downtowns and commercial districts.
Illinois Main Street is part of Main Street America, a national movement of individuals and organizations with a shared commitment to bring economic vitality back downtown, while celebrating their historic character, and bringing communities together.
Downtown Sites for Sale or Lease
The Partnership recently launched the Downtown Freeport Historic Tour with the help of the Placemaking sub-committee. Interested in adding your building to the historic tour? Please complete this form to be added!
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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. […]