Since 1981 the Will County for Economic Development (CED) has provided businesses and local government with programs and services that have resulted in a more diversified Will County economy. As the only countywide economic development organization, businesses benefit from a "one-stop-shop" service delivery approach.

The CED is a strategic partner in your business development project. Some of the programs, services, and guidance we provide include:

• Business retention and expansion assistance
• Marketing to and recruiting new business
• Access to State, County, and local government incentives
• Economic development events and conferences
• Community economic development training for local officials
• Information on available sites and buildings
• Demographic and labor force statistics
• Education and training resources
• Public and private utility information
• Comparative business cost analysis
• Development entitlement process
• Development project management from A to Z
• Federal, State and local government contacts and introductions
• Access to commercial and industrial brokers and developers
• Local, State, and federal policy and program lobbying assistance