McHenry County EDC Competitors

The government of Illinois, under the Constitution of Illinois, has three branches of government: executive, legislative and judicial. The executive branch is split into several statewide elected offices, with the Governor as chief executive, and has numerous departments, agencies, boards and commissions. Legislative functions are granted to the General Assembly, composed of the 118-member House of Representatives and the 59-member Senate. The judiciary is composed of the Supreme Court and lower courts. The government of Illinois has numerous departments, agencies, boards and commissions, but the code departments, so called because they're established by the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois, provide most of the state's services: Department on Aging Department of Agriculture Department of Central Management Services Department of Children and Family Services Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Department of Corrections Department of Employment Security Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Department of Healthcare and Family Services Department of Human Rights Department of Human Services Department of Juvenile Justice Department of Labor Department of the Lottery Department of Natural Resources Department of Public Health Department of Revenue Department of State Police Department of Transportation Department of Veterans' Affairs

The Schaumburg Business Association is dedicated to our members' growth and prosperity. We advance business causes and are committed to helping our members maintain a competitive edge by providing them with outstanding programs, benefits and services. The Association was formed in 2001 to represent the needs of businesses within the Association. The SBA embodies the spirit of our business community that includes a dynamic blend of corporate, commercial, retail, service and industrial businesses in the largest suburban economic center in the State of Illinois. Call today to join the 650+ who are already a part of the SBA. (847) 413-1010 or at www.SchaumburgBusiness.com

Bloomington-Normal, IL located in Central Illinois, is the halfway point between Chicago and St. Louis. It boasts one of the youngest, most educated and talented workforces in the Midwest. The EDC seeks to continue this region's history of economic stability and prosperity. McLean County’s has a rich and productive agricultural base, four higher educational institutions and many technical training institutes, two outstanding health care systems, State Farm & COUNTRY Financial’s headquarters and affiliate operations. We also have a thriving nonprofit, arts and cultural community, and the nearly 3,000 small-to-medium sized enterprises who continue to make invaluable contributions to Bloomington-Normal’s economic stability and vitality. The Bloomington-Normal EDC grows the local economy by assisting with local business expansion, recruiting new businesses and companies to the area, and encouraging the next wave of entrepreneurs to establish their business here. Services Include: • Business Attraction and incentive negotiation • Business Retention & Expansion • Business Intelligence Services • Technology Led Economic Development