Business View Civil and Municipal | February 2021

31 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL FEBRUARY 2021 Intersect Illinois Pursuing growth I ntersect Illinois’ mission to bring new jobs, investment, and economic prosperity to the state of Illinois may be more important now than ever before. Throughout the pandemic, Intersect has continued to work with a robust pipeline of domestic and international companies interested in locating and expanding in Illinois. The organization builds dynamic partnerships and collaborations with companies, universities, non-for-profit organizations, and the government to deliver a unified approach to economic development, drive economic growth, and bring jobs to the state. Illinois is positioned for growth in part because of its diverse industries, skilled workforce, investments in infrastructure, central location, government leadership, and engaged business and civic community. Because no one industry dominates, the state is well positioned to pursue growth opportunities in several sectors in the months ahead and beyond. Industries that have remained strong closely AT A GLANCE INTERSECT ILLINOIS WHAT: Organization focused on bringing new jobs, investment, and economic prosperity to the state of Illinois WHERE: Chicago, Illinois WEBSITE: https://intersectillinois.org