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Deciding where to grow your business doesn’t just depend up on available real estate. It’s the big picture that requires many resources for success – resources available in Stephenson County. If you are looking for vacant property to build your next business venture, or inquiring about space to lease or buy in existing buildings, please contact Andrea Schultz Winter for information.

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  • Strong infrastructure – Close and easy access to all modes of transportation and centrally located in the US for efficient shipping to every corner of the nation.
  • Diverse and Accessible – Workforce with a variety of skills and strong Midwest work ethic. Our labor region includes surrounding counties within a very reasonable commute.
  • Cost-competitive business environment – Surprisingly progressive and reasonably priced utilities compared to major metropolitan areas.
  • Delve into data you need – Review our community profiles for more detail about the region. Finally, consider the incentives available to businesses willing to invest here. We think you’ll agree that Northwest Illinois is resource-full.

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2025: The Big Reveal is here January 14, 2025 If you clicked on this story looking for a super-secret news story – thanks! You’ve already proven you are in the top 25 percent of good media users! Now, stick with me for the real tragedy of the other 75 percent … As a journalism student, it was always impressed upon the group the importance of the inverted pyramid – […]
New Year, New Laws January 3, 2025 Depending on when you read this, New Year’s Day is right around the corner or just happened. New Year’s is a time when many of us make resolutions for the coming year in the hopes of improving ourselves or our situation. If you own or manage a business, the State of Illinois has some “resolutions” for you that are more […]
Exploring Global Opportunities: Highlights from the 2nd Annual International Business Forum December 17, 2024 On December 12, businesses from across Illinois gathered at Loves Park City Hall for Representative John M. Cabello’s 2nd Annual International Business Forum. This event provided an exceptional opportunity to expand horizons, develop new relationships, and explore untapped international markets.   The forum, held from 1 to 4 pm, featured honored dignitaries from Canada, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Portugal, and Taiwan. These […]
It is Who You Know December 11, 2024 In a world where available information compounds almost daily, it is hard to ever consider yourself an expert in any topic. Businesses and industries do their best to stay on top of what most closely affects them and then lean into other sources to fill in these gaps in knowledge. The resources available to the Partnership are no different. However, […]