The Illinois Economic Development Partnership is a Certified Community Development Entity (US Treasury) that provides incentives to companies that are either creating jobs or investing in a Low-Income Community. The incentives include a transferable US tax credit equal to 39% of the investment being made. Additional state tax credits of up to 70% of the investment may also be available.

Our Governing Board includes the former cabinet-level director of commerce for the State under two governors.  Our Technical Advisory Board includes the senior executives for the Economic Development Corporations of Los Angeles and New York, as well as the senior State of Florida business recruitment executive.  Also on our Governing and Advisory Boards are senior executives with the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators, the CEO of Sentry Financial, and numerous elected and appointed officials in labor, HUD and other relevant organizations.

For more information, contact:

Jerry Burger