We’ll help you find opportunities
Invest in Chicagoland
We’ll connect you with opportunities. Our network brings the local experience of nearly 30 partner organizations committed to equitable development.
Help on top of the Opportunity Zones incentive:
State matching assistance
Illinois matches funds for infrastructure, utility, remediation and site prep for private real estate investments in Opportunity Zones.
City assistance
City of Chicago INVEST South/West initiative is leveraging $250 million in business development and infrastructure funding, adding to more than $500 million in planned infrastructure improvements in several Opportunity Zones.
County assistance
Cook County is prioritizing it’s Build-in-Cook program and tax-exempt bond programs in 48 Opportunity Zones, crafting an expedited approval process for property tax incentive applications. The County’s South Suburban Economic Growth Initiative invests in Opportunity Zones infrastructure.
Why you should choose Chicagoland
We’re ready for you
Chicago is a leading global city that offers significant opportunities for investment. In 2020, Chicago was named as the top metro area for corporate investment by Site Selection Magazine for the seventh consecutive year.
Chicagoland is vibrant
The region is bursting with world-class, big city culture and Midwestern hospitality, all within vibrant neighborhoods and suburban communities that are the heart and soul of Chicago.
You’re investing in equitable development
The region is working to support inclusive economic growth and local businesses in a way that creates jobs and builds local wealth in traditionally underserved markets.