Mission
Mission Statement
NW Illinois Economic Development promotes economic development by fostering business growth. We assist expanding and relocating businesses in determining their needs for growth with cooperation of our government and business partners.
We encourage entrepreneurs by assisting with access to resources to begin and grow their businesses.
We employ all available resources to create a welcoming business environment, aligning the skills of our workforce with the needs of businesses, and building political and economic capital.
NWILED Goals
On August 12, 2020, the NW Illinois Economic Development Board of Directors approved three new goals, to be completed by September 1, 2023. They are as follows:- Help with 24 business starts or expansions, project value below $300,000
- Help with 3 business expansions or relocations, project value above $300,000
- Launch 2 new programs to expand the economic ecosystem of our region
To learn more about these goals, please reach out to our office.
NWILED 2021 Annual Report
The report was released at NWILED's Annual Meeting held on September 29, 2021.
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NWILED 2022 MEMBERSHIP
Diamond Level ($20,000+):
Jo-Carroll Energy
Illinois Bank & Trust
Jo Daviess County, Illinois
Silver Level ($5,000 - $9,999):
Conlon Construction Co.
Bronze Level ($1000 - $4,999):
Carroll County Housing Authority
Citizens State Bank
City of East Dubuque
City of Galena
City of Savanna
Commonwealth Edison
Dupaco Community Credit Union
Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa
Galena Area Chamber of Commerce
Highland Community College
Jo Daviess County Housing Authority
Local Redevelopment Authority
Logistics Park Dubuque
Nicor Gas
Operating Engineers Local 150
Riverport Railroad
Village of Elizabeth
Village of Hanover
Ambassador Level ($250 - $999):
Elkay
Jail Hill Inn
LabelMill
LEMFCO, Inc
Timmerman's Supper Club
In-kind Supporters:
Basket Case Gifts
Five Star Plumbing
Next Level
Riverbend Gallery