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Intersect Illinois
International Trade and Development
Chicago, Illinois 7,114 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
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David Boulay
President at IMEC
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Brian Wolfe
Small Business Investor | PE and Search Fund Professor | Retired Partner at Kirkland & Ellis
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Preeti Chalsani
Quantum | Industry Partnerships | Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Technology Commercialization
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Liz Buchanan
President, North America
Updates
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Join us in welcoming Rashod R. Johnson, PE, president and CEO of Ardmore Roderick, to our board of directors! 🎉 At Ardmore Roderick, he has helped transform the #infrastructure firm into one of the largest Black-owned firms in the U.S. and one of the fastest-growing firms in the region. We are excited to tap into Rashod's vast experience to bring more economic opportunity to Illinois. More in our press release: https://bit.ly/3P44iWf #BeinIllinois
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Welcome to our new board member, Michael Jacobson, president and CEO of the Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association! 👏🏨 We look forward to leveraging Jacobson's background and leadership as we attract more jobs and investment to Illinois and promote the state as a premier place to do business. Read our press release here: https://bit.ly/3P44iWf #BeinIllinois
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Kudos to John M. Holmes, chairman, president, and CEO of AAR, for joining our board of directors! 🌎🛫 Leading AAR, a top global aerospace and defense company HQ'ed in #WoodDaleIL, John's perspective will help us bolster Illinois' position as a premier business destination. Join us in welcoming John! 🎉 More in our press release: https://bit.ly/3P44iWf #BeinIllinois
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We welcome Northern Illinois University President Lisa C. Freeman to our board of directors. 🌟🎓 An accomplished leader and scientist, Lisa brings a wealth of experience in higher education, a key contributor of Illinois' robust talent pipeline. We look forward to collaborating with Lisa to attract more jobs and investment to Illinois. Read our release here: https://bit.ly/3P44iWf #BeinIllinois
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EXCITING WIN: Gov. Pritzker, Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, and AVINA Clean Hydrogen, Inc. announced a $820M investment to develop a facility to produce sustainable aviation fuel (#SAF) in Southwest #Illinois. 🛫🌱🎉 Estimated to create at least 150 full-time jobs in Illinois, the state-of-the-art facility will be capable of producing up to 120M gallons of SAF annually. This milestone marks a major step in advancing Illinois' #cleanenergy transition, ultimately spurring significant economic impact. “By supporting the development of sustainable aviation fuel, we're not only reducing carbon emissions but also driving technological advancements and creating a more sustainable future for our state and the nation," said our President & CEO Christy George. #BeinIllinois More in this press release: https://bit.ly/3VMdCBE
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Recently ranking as a top-10 U.S. biopharma hub in R&D - Research & Development World's list, #Chicago's #biotech ecosystem is growing — and others are taking notice. 📈 As outlined in Endpoints News, Chicagoland has emerged as a top destination for this critical industry thanks to its collaborative spirit, top-tier talent, the opening of the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Network, and new incubators and lab space. More here: https://bit.ly/4gGaiQF #BeinIllinois | Illinois Biotechnology Innovation Organization (iBIO) | Portal Innovations, LLC | Chicago Biomedical Consortium | Fulton Labs | Cour Pharmaceuticals Development Co., Inc. | Vanqua Bio | Jaguar Gene Therapy | AbbVie | Syntax Bio
Chicago's biotech scene is growing up. What's fueling it?
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Our SVP of BD Paulina San Millan presented at Leadership Council Southwestern Illinois' latest board of directors meeting, highlighting the #WhyIllinois story and the Metro East's highly trained workforce and robust infrastructure (which includes the intersection of all Class I railroads). ✨ Thank you to the council for this opportunity to connect with #TeamIllinois partners and celebrate the region's momentum. 📸 Jay Korte, Kyle Anderson, MPA, IOM, BREC
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HISTORIC NEWS: Advocate Health Care announced that it will invest $1B to expand access to primary care, specialty care, and wellness services on #Chicago's South Side, planning to create 1K+ jobs over the next three years. The investment includes: 🔹 $500M+ to expand outpatient care with 10 new outpatient locations 🔹 $300M state-of-the-art hospital 🔹 $200M+ in hospital and outpatient programs and services 🔹 $25M in workforce development "Healthcare is an essential part of one’s quality of life, and this game-changing investment for the South Side will improve the lives of many Illinoisians and spark more regional investment," Intersect President & CEO Christy George said. More about this investment: https://bit.ly/4iH65Oo