Helping Business: Growing Elgin’s Economy
The Elgin Development Group (EDG), a division of the Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce, is laser-focused on helping business remain strong and grow. EDG’s business assistance takes many forms from site selection, fast-track permitting, workforce development, international trade to providing resources for new budding entrepreneurs through the Elgin Area Small Business Academy.
Helping existing businesses and attracting new companies to Elgin builds a diverse and dynamic local economy. The EDG economic development initiatives provide Elgin with a solid tax base to support quality municipal services and educational opportunities, an improved quality of life, a vibrant economy and desirable employment opportunities.
The EDG is contracted to provide economic development services for the City of Elgin through a unique public – private partnership. Support for the EDG is also provided by over 40 leading companies through the Advancing Progress appeal. Please let us know how we can partner to help your business.