Boone County In Focus: June 2021

Recently, Growth Dimensions Economic Development, with the assistance from our Legislative Committee, drafted and sent a letter to Governor JB Priztker and local, state and federal officials on the importance of keeping Illinois competitively advantaged, as we work to attract and retain businesses in the State of Illinois.   We...

WHAT IS AN ENTERPRISE ZONE? Enterprise Zones are designed to stimulate economic growth and neighborhood revitalization in specified areas, through state and local tax incentives, regulatory relief and improved governmental services. The goal is to encourage private economic development and job creation. The Belvidere-Boone County Enterprise Zone is...

Boone County, Illinois was recently designated as an Illinois 60 by 25 Network Leadership Community by public and private partners that lead the Illinois 60 by 25 Network, which is a network committed to ensuring that 60% of all Illinois adults have a college or career credential by 2025. This...