Growth Dimensions at a Glance
Growth Dimensions of Belvidere and Boone County, Inc. was activated May 2, 1982 as a 501 C(6) public-private corporation for economic development. It was incorporated as a not-for-profit corporation and organized January 30, 1979, by the City of Belvidere, Boone County and the Chamber of Commerce. Growth Dimensions was established as a 501 C(6) public-private corporation for economic development in 1979. Today, Growth Dimensions coordinates and manages the strategic initiative projects that are identified in the Belvidere-Boone County Economic Development Strategic Plan including: Access to Technology and Industrial Competitiveness; the AgTech Initiative, Kishwaukee Riverfront Development, Tollway Station Point Project, Northern Illinois Commuter Transportation Initiative and more. The projects listed will greatly benefit the entire region and have already made significant strides in implementation.
As the economic development corporation, a close working relationship between the City of Belvidere and Boone County has been formed to improve the quality of life for all citizens and community investors. Growth Dimensions has proven to be a regional partner representing
Belvidere and Boone County to the region through participation with other regional organizations.
Growth Dimensions also serves as an advocate with developers to troubleshoot issues that might impact their development plans. The organization maintains close contact with the city, village and county officials and development staff regarding development codes and standards. Growth Dimensions is also the lead liaison for manufacturing companies in Boone County, regarding public sector issues and the delivery of economic development services.