Chicago Metro continues to be a powerhouse for industrial development, and is ranked as the Number One Most Competitive City in North America by Conway Data-Site Selection.
Annually, this major research and publishing company evaluates the Business Competitive environment of cities throughout the world....and ranks the top cities worldwide and in each region. Chicago metro is one of only two cities (along with Budapest) to Rank High in 11 of the 12 industrial sectors, and is easily the World's Most Competitive City for Business in North America.
North Central Illinois is 90 minutes southwest of Chicago on the Interstate 80 Corridor....and benefits from the Competitive Advantages that make Metro Chicago a Global Center of Commerce.
Chicago Metro is Number One Ranked in Transportation and Logistics, Fabricated Metals, Machinery and Equipment, Business and Financial, Chemicals and Plastics, Electronics, Food and Beverage, IT and Communications. The region ranks #2 in Life Sciences and Automotive, and #3 in Energy.
Nearly 31 percent of all Corporate End User Projects tracked in Metro Chicago since 2001 have a manufacturing component. Metro Chicago is the Manufacturing Hub and Capital for the entire Midwest, and boasts being the Number One Logistics Center and Number One Food Processing State.
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