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INDUSTRY FOCUS: Biotech, A Recession-Proof Growth Sector

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By comparison, total employment for all private sector industries in the U.S. The Illinois Medical District (IMD) is a special-use zoning district located just west of the Chicago central business district. The campus will provide an environment for the growth of companies once they leave the incubator.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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In comparison, railroads are in a much better position regarding infrastructure, equipment and personnel. Located in the heart of Illinois; in the great Midwest; within 200 miles of metropolitan areas of Chicago, Indianapolis and St. Subsequently, the U.S. percent increase over 2011 levels. DECATUR, IL RULES THE HEARTLAND.

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Feature Story: 2016 Economic Development Awards

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But so far some of the windiest environs we know of—the coastal U.S. Residents currently face some of the highest electricity rates in the country, ranging from 37 to 50 cents per kilowatt-hour this past year, in comparison to the average mainland cost of 14-15 cents per kilowatt-hour.

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