Web Sites and Link
• Better Cities Committee of Illinois
Seeks ways ways to improve the economic environment of urban areas through a fundamental fiscal reform that will lay the ground work for a more viable city. Features information on Henry George, views of and links to Georgist organizations.
• Illinois Department of Commerce and Community AffairsProvides a wide array of programs and services designed to help Illinois businesses thrive in the global economy.
• Illinois Development Finance AuthorityA self-supporting government agency that stimulates economic development throughout the state. Provides information on the agency's legal authority, request for proposals (RFPs), and financing products such as loans and bonds.
• Illinois Empowerment ZonePlans followed by government to alleviate poverty and seek ways to invigorate local economies of depressed areas.
• Illinois Facilities Fund (IFF)Nonprofit community development lender and consultant for nonprofits in Illinois. Offers below-market flexible real estate loans, project management, management education and research. Promotes public policies that support nonprofits.
• Illinois Institute for Rural AffairsAgency intended to monitor conditions in rural Illinois, with the aim of improving community and economic development including education, health care, and transportation.
• Illinois Rural PartnersIllinois Private Public Partnership for Rural Community Development.
• Illinois Small Business Development AssociationAn integrated small business assistance system. Provides education, training, assistance and research to the state's small businesses. Form downloads, newsletters, membership information, and events calendar are featured.
• Illinois State Chamber of CommercePromote the interests of business by educating and persuading policy-makers. Features issues, reports, local chapter and membership information.
• Illinois Tax Increment AssociationOffers information on the organization, learn how tax increment finance (TIF) works, what communities are using TIF and for what purposes, get the latest news and statistics on the state's TIFs and the laws under which they operate.
• IllinoisData.com: Northern Illinois Business and Industry Data CenterServes businesses and individuals in the 24-county Northern Illinois region including the Chicago, Kankakee, Rockford, and Quad Cities metro areas. It is designed to meet the growing need by decision makers for current and historical demographic and economic statistics.
• North Business & Industrial Council (NORBIC)Membership offers businesses access to valuable information, grants, networking opportunities.
• PRCCI - Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce of IllinoisA not for profit corporation that develops, assists, and promotes Hispanic business interests, and other businesses within the state. Features business studies, networking opportunities, training and workshops and contacts.
• Rural Economic Technical Assistance Center (RETAC)Offers education, technical assistance and new ideas to help rural Illinois communities achieve their economic potential. Provides history, outreach programs, research, publications, and many various resources.
• Western Illinois Small Business Development CenterUseful information for the area's prospective and established businesses.
