Business

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With a strong economy and abundant opportunity, the people and businesses of DuPage County are thriving. Nearly 700,000 jobs and 75,000 businesses make our County the proven and premier global business location. It’s all because of the DuPage Difference.

OUR ECONOMY IS DIVERSE.

Major companies are employing our highly educated workforce across industries, including technology, warehousing & logistics, retail and healthcare, Knowledge-based institutions – including Argonne National Laboratory and Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory – are also taking advantage of our diverse expertise.

OUR WORKFORCE IS HIGHLY EDUCATED.

Within DuPage County, 50% of residents over 25 have a Bachelor’s degree or higher, 93% have a high-school degree or higher, and 20% have a postgraduate degree. We have the experience and the skillset for every industry.

OUR LOCATION IS PREMIER.

With the close proximity of O’Hare and Midway international Airports, DuPage will meet the needs of both national and global clients. We’re located at the transportation crossroads of the nation, with the four major interstates and an extensive rail freight system bringing commerce of DuPage from every direction.

OUR COMMUNITY IS BUILT FOR BUSINESS.

In DuPage County, public- and private-sector leaders work together to make our community a business-friendly environment. That’s why we’ve chosen to keep commercial property taxes low, so businesses can flourish and the economy can thrive. That’s prosperity on purpose.