As the holidays grow closer, Americans’ thoughts turn to their favorite seasonal foods. From the earthy nuttiness of pumpkin to the sweet/tart and soft/crisp contrast of a taffy apple, Illinois’ expertise in food innovation has turned it into a cornucopia of comforting and flavorful treats

The Illinois economy is roaring ahead, offering businesses unprecedented opportunity to innovate and grow. With a GDP topping $1 trillion a year, Illinois has the 5^th biggest economy in the nation. Last year, the state ranked 2^nd in the nation for total corporate facility investment projects, while Chicago topped all other metro areas in the country.

Intersect Illinois projects brought $1.4B worth of investment last year, a rise of 246% from the previous year, creating more than 1,000 jobs. These projects underscore Intersect Illinois’ role as valuable partner in helping businesses relocate to a state firing on all cylinders.