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Boone County is situated in North Central Illinois, bordering Wisconsin.  The County boasts more than 50,000 residents with an additional 950,000+ in the neighboring counties of DeKalb, McHenry & Winnebago, Illinois and Rock & Walworth, Wisconsin.

The population and commuters make Boone County a prime location for businesses where customers can Shop. Eat. Sleep. and Repeat.

To learn more about retail and hospitality opportunities in Boone County, Illinois, contact Growth Dimensions Economic Development at 815.547.4252 or by email at info@growthdimensions.org.

BOONE COUNTY DATA

SHOP.

Boone County is experiencing an influx in new industry developments, bringing with them an increase in good-paying, local jobs. In order to support the needs of these employees, Boone County is the perfect market for new retail businesses.

Along with the industry growth, it is estimated Boone County will see an increase of 1,700+ in daily truck traffic. This provides the perfect scenario for new fuel station development.

EAT.

Boone County is easily accessed from the south along I-90 and the north via Route 173. Traffic along these routes and throughout the county provide a strong customer base for restaurants, cafes and other food and beverage options.

VIEW TRAFFIC COUNTS

I-90 & Genoa Road (Belvidere, IL)

Bypass 20 (Belvidere, IL)

I-90, Route 20 & Irene Road (Belvidere, IL)

Illinois Route 173 (Capron, IL)

Illinois Route 173 (Poplar Grove, IL)

*Traffic counts provided by by Getting Around Illinois.

SLEEP.

Being located less than an hour from Chicago-O’Hare International Airport and within minutes of  the Chicago-Rockford International Airport makes Boone County an ideal location for lodging and hospitality. In addition to its close proximity to air travelers, there are numerous attractions within the region that attract visitors throughout the region and from neighboring states.

Easy access to and from the county and a low tax rate, provide additional benefits for travelers.

CLICK HERE to check out our map of local attractions, which also shows the proximity to various locations within Boone County.

REPEAT.

Be ready to welcome visitors to your establishment again and again.