5001 Lake Land Blvd. Mattoon, IL 62401 (217) 234-5402 ecidc@lakeland.cc.il.us

East Central Illinois leadership understands business goals and works aggressively to help achieve them. Local, county and state governments along with area financial institutions are dedicated to supporting business investment and ongoing success.

Enterprise Zones offer the benefit of real estate tax abatements and waiver of sales tax on new construction. A variety of support programs for new job creation are offered. In addition, Illinois is known for favorable tax treatment of machinery and equipment and does not have an inventory tax. Other reional economic incentive opportunities include: Industrial Parks, TIF Districts, Enterprise Zones, DCEO Funding and Job Training Programs through area higher education institutions such as Eastern Illinois University and Lake Land College.

Communities welcome business with open arms. Improved industrial parks are available for growing businesses along with a site selection service from ECIDC to help review existing buildings and locations.