March 7, 2024

Advancing in Illinois: How a Diverse Range of Industries Drive Growth

As first published in Expansion Solutions Magazine

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Diversity of industries is hugely important for a stable economy and a factor that companies from all industries should look at when deciding on a location. In a diverse economy, industries work together and build upon one another. Illinois is home to one of the country’s most diverse economies. Companies from plastics and chemical manufacturing to data centers thrive in Illinois for a few key reasons: the state’s central location, robust infrastructure, skilled workforce and support.

Key industries including plastics and chemical manufacturing, distribution and logistics, data centers, electric vehicles, and medical device manufacturing are advancing in Illinois.

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