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Economic Development Partners
Nicor Gas understands that economic development begins at the local level. That's why we work closely with local municipalities and regional economic development organizations to attract and retain businesses in our service area. Nicor Gas also holds leadership positions on the board of directors of many of these organizations.
Visit the following Web sites for additional information, services, and resources:
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity enhances Illinois' economic competitiveness by providing technical and financial assistance to businesses, local governments, workers and families. As the state's lead economic development agency, DCEO works to capitalize on Illinois' strengths as a center of transportation, manufacturing and technology development. The agency promotes the state's business-friendly policies, highly productive workers, and entrepreneurial spirit – attributes that helped Illinois win Site Selection magazine's Governor's Cup as the top state in the nation for business development.
Illinois Development Council
The Illinois Development Council is a voluntary group of economic development professionals affiliated as a not-for-profit corporation for the purpose of furthering the development of the economic base of Illinois.
Metro Economic Growth Alliance of Chicago
Economic development organizations from the 10 northeastern Illinois Chicago metropolitan area counties, World Business Chicago, and ComEd's Economic Development Department have formed the Metro Economic Growth Alliance of Chicago (MEGA Chicago). MEGA's mission is to grow the economy of northeastern Illinois through coordinated, effective business development.
Nicor invests in communities by contributing funds to the following economic development organizations:
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