Company intelligence
Illinois EDC
We bring jobs, investment and economic prosperity to Illinois.
About Illinois EDC
Illinois Economic Development Corporation's mission is to bring jobs, investment, and economic prosperity to the state of Illinois through dynamic partnerships and collaborations with companies, universities, not-for-profit organizations, and the government to deliver a unified approach to economic development. Formerly known as Intersect Illinois.
Verified activity
Signals from Illinois EDC
12 published signals
Capital & Finance
Illinois EDC announced that the NSF has renewed the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign-led NSF Quantum Leap Challenge Institute for Hybrid Quantum Architectures and Networks for a second five-year phase backed by $37.5M in new funding.
Reported by Illinois EDC
Customers & Market
Illinois EDC reported that in 2024, Illinois exports to Brazil totaled $2.75B, up 46.3% from 2019, and imports from Brazil totaled $2.82B, up 34.5% from 2019.
Reported by Illinois EDC
Presence & Recognition
Illinois EDC noted that United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby shared his vision for growing the airline's hometown hub at O'Hare International Airport to 1K flights a day.
Reported by Illinois EDC
Presence & Recognition
Illinois EDC president and CEO Christy George and VP of life sciences Elizabeth Gichana were honored to get an inside look at Ingredion Incorporated's Argo plant in Bedford Park.
Reported by Illinois EDC
Presence & Recognition
Illinois EDC VP of Foreign Direct Investment Daniel B. represented Team Illinois in Taiwan as part of a delegation led by the U.S. and Canada Visitor Leadership Program.
Reported by Illinois EDC
Presence & Recognition
Illinois EDC partner Ameren was named one of the nation's Top Utilities in Economic Development by Site Selection Magazine.
Reported by Illinois EDC
Presence & Recognition
Illinois EDC team partner ComEd earned a Top Utilities honor for Economic Development by Site Selection Magazine.
Reported by Illinois EDC
Capital & Finance
Illinois EDC received a general obligation bond rating from S&P Global Ratings raised to A (stable outlook) by the State's highest in more than a decade.
Reported by Illinois EDC
Capital & Finance
Illinois EDC received a Moody's rating from Moody's Ratings raised to A1 by the State's highest Moody's rating in nearly 15 years.
Reported by Illinois EDC
Capital & Finance
Illinois EDC earned its 12th credit upgrade since 2021 and its second in just days.
Reported by Illinois EDC
People
Illinois EDC is actively looking to fill the Manager of Research position within the Economic Research Center.
Reported by Illinois EDC
People
Illinois EDC is actively looking to fill the Manager of Operations and Administration position.
Reported by Illinois EDC