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Intersect Illinois
International Trade and Development
Chicago, Illinois 5,568 followers
We bring new jobs, investment and economic prosperity to Illinois
About us
Intersect Illinois is the go-to resource for doing business in Illinois. Intersect Illinois' mission is to bring new jobs, new 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. Illinois offers businesses: -Unrivaled experience in numerous fields and industries -Exceptional and abundant talent -Unparalleled infrastructure and transportation network -Superior quality of life -Strong public support and partnerships
- Website
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http://intersectillinois.org
External link for Intersect Illinois
- Industry
- International Trade and Development
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, Illinois
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2016
- Specialties
- Economic Development, Foreign Direct Investment, Business Expansion, and Site Selection
Locations
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Primary
230 W Monroe St
Chicago, Illinois, US
Employees at Intersect Illinois
Updates
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This summer, our Chairman John Atkinson traveled to China to showcase Illinois' position as a premier business destination. 🌟 As a part of a Midwest trade delegation, he and other #TeamIllinois partners met with 50+ organizations across the country, focusing on the potential for increased collaboration and investment. The visit is a prime example of Intersect Illinois’ efforts to engage with international companies to showcase the state’s business advantages and attract global businesses to Illinois. Read our #BeinIllinois blog for a recap: https://bit.ly/4eco4Jk
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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently selected Argonne National Laboratory to co-lead the Energy Storage Research Alliance (ERSA). 🔋 🙌 ERSA will bring together top researchers from national labs and universities, including University of Chicago, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and University of Illinois Chicago, to revolutionize energy storage technology. With up to $62.5M in funding for up to five years, the Energy Innovation Hub aims to develop more efficient batteries made from abundant, inexpensive materials. This is just one more way #Illinois is at the center of cutting-edge R&D and technological innovation: https://bit.ly/4cQK6Ao #BeinIllinois
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IMTS - International Manufacturing Technology Show is coming up on Sept. 9-14. 🙌 📍 McCormick Place will host the largest trade show in the Western Hemisphere with an expected attendance of 100K+. 🤝 Attending #IMTS2024 and want to learn about why Illinois is great for manufacturing? Learn in our #BeinIllinois blog: https://bit.ly/3XcppJB ➡️ Check out this Crain's Chicago Business Q&A with the event's overseers from AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology for more background: https://bit.ly/3yVqywQ
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Intersect Director of Business Development Cathriona Fey will speak on a panel at Bisnow's South of Roosevelt event in Chicago. ⬇ ⬇ ⬇
🗓 I'm excited to be part of the Public Investment and Community Opportunity panel at the Bisnow South of Roosevelt event on September 18th. 🤝 We'll be discussing policy incentives, local initiatives, and municipal projects driving collaboration and neighborhood success. 🎟 Secure your ticket for the event here: https://lnkd.in/gz7nNZh6 Hope to see you there!
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ComEd was named to Site Selection Magazine's list of Top Utilities in the nation for Economic Development. 💡 👏 An instrumental #TeamIllinois partner, ComEd supplies reliable power to 70% of Illinois' population and advances #econdev throughout the region. "Power remains a critical factor in the site selection process,” said Ed Sitar of ComEd. "We want to ensure Illinois’ electric grid stays ahead of the large growth curve..." Read more on ComEd's efforts: https://bit.ly/3XqjAtb
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Join us in welcoming Zurich North America CEO Kristof Terryn to our board of directors. Zurich North America is one of the world's leading insurance providers, and Terryn's background in financial services and insurance will be an asset in our efforts to bring more jobs and investment to Illinois. More about this appointment to our board here: https://bit.ly/3yVMzMd
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We are excited to welcome Eileen Mitchell, President of Midwest States at AT&T, to our board of directors. Mitchell is a leader at the multinational telecommunications company and within Illinois' civic and philanthropic communities. We look forward to tapping into her expertise to advance the state's position as a global business destination. More in our press release: https://bit.ly/3yVMzMd
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Illinois placed #5 in Site Selection Magazine's Global Groundwork Index. 🎉 Illinois' high ranking, determined by a comprehensive analysis of infrastructure and corporate investment data, speaks to the state's position as a global business destination. #BeinIllinois Learn how, whether it's via rail, water, air, or road, Illinois has the infrastructure companies need to thrive: https://bit.ly/47eRnZu
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Crain's Chicago Business breaks down Illinois' robust ecosystem of #quantum computing companies already creating jobs in the state. Some of the companies that are choosing to #BeinIllinois include: ⚛️ EeroQ Quantum Hardware, a designer of processors for quantum computers, relocated to Chicago in 2022 because of the city's talent, cost and quality of living, and proximity to nearby universities and national labs. ⚛️ Infleqtion, one of the world's leading quantum companies, is developing software in Chicago for writing algorithms and other applications for quantum computers. ⚛️ memQ is a startup developing memory and networking technology for quantum computers and sensors that has roots in the University of Chicago, Duality Accelerator, and Argonne National Laboratory. ⚛️ PsiQuantum chose Illinois to build and operate the country's first large-scale quantum computer. It plans to employ 150 as an anchor tenant of the Illinois Quantum & Microelectronics Park. ⚛️ qBraid is a developer of a software platform that will be used to write code for various quantum computing platforms and is part of the Duality accelerator. Learn more about how these companies are working to solve the world's most complex problems: https://bit.ly/3Th14kt