Top reasons why Kewanee is the right choice for business
Kewanee is an attractive location within the regional economy and provides individuals with the key ingredients for business success. The Kewanee location gives individuals access to a thriving business community, as well as, access to excellent healthcare, education, and recreational opportunities.
KEDC is focused on the future and works to transform Kewanee into an ideal site for advanced manufacturing, renewable energy production, healthcare, and value-added agricultural industries.
KEDC invites you to discover Kewanee, Illinois and to allow us to help you put your business plan into action.
Central location in West Central Illinois Economy
Kewanee, Illinois is a full service community located 45 miles from the Quad Cities and Peoria Metro Areas.
Proximity and Access to Key Markets
Kewanee is located within 300 miles of 7 major metropolitan markets in the Midwest US: Chicago (Illinois), Indianapolis (Indiana), Kansas City (Missouri/Kansas), Milwaukee (Wisconsin), Minneapolis-St Paul (Minnesota), Omaha (Nebraska), and St. Louis (Missouri).
Superlative Transportation Network
Kewanee is located at the transportation crossroads of the Midwest, and of the US.
Kewanee is located 10 miles south of Interstate 80 and 20 miles East of Interstate 74.
Kewanee is also within a quick drive to Interstate 88. This access makes for convenient access to markets East, West, North and South of Kewanee.
Additionally, the Burlington Northern, Santa Fe Railroad runs through the community with a number rail served sites using the railroad for transportation.
Lower Cost of Living = Lower Business Operating Costs
Kewanee’s location in West Central Illinois provides for more inexpensive business expenses than can be found elsewhere.
And, real estate costs in Kewanee are much lower than in metropolitan areas.
Available, High Quality Workforce that Knows the Meaning of Hard Work
Our workforce displays the famous “Midwestern Work Ethic” in abundance. Kewanee’s workforce is a mixture of executives, professionals, sales people, manufacturing specialists and production workers. Our location between the Quad Cities and Peoria Metro areas gives you access to additional workforce.
Kewanee is also home to the Black Hawk College’s East Campus, which provides technical and vocational training for businesses and residents in the area.
Regionally, there are many higher educational institutions with programs ranging from customized training and certificate programs through doctoral programs. Top regional educational programs include business, engineering, information technology, agriculture, medicine/nursing, healthcare services, manufacturing technology, and education.
Available Land Sites and Buildings that Cost a Fraction of Major Metro Area Land and Buildings
If land and building costs are concerns, Kewanee should be your choice for a business location.
KEDC seeks out and owns land for speculative purposes, and Kewanee also has a number of existing buildings that are attractively priced and ready for any company that needs a quick move.
Attractive Local Incentives
The City of Kewanee has a variety of local incentives available for businesses including Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Enterprise Zone incentives, a Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) and Facade Grants.
Enviable Quality of Life: Rural Living with Quick Access to Urban Centers
Kewanee is located in the Heartland of America. We combine a small town atmosphere with the entrepreneurial spirit of early Midwestern Pioneers.
Despite Kewanee’s size, you have immediate access to downtown, convenient shopping, OSF Hospital, Black Hawk College, and the Kewanee Municipal Airport.
Housing prices are significantly lower in Kewanee, and you will be pleasantly surprised about how much house you can buy in our community.
For urban amenities, just travel 45 miles to the Quad Cities or Peoria and for more shopping, theater, ballet, museums, zoos, and symphonies. And, we’re only a 2 ½ hour drive (or 2 hour train ride via Amtrak) from Chicago if you need a “Big City” excursion.
Welcoming Business Climate; Progressive Community
Kewanee is a welcoming community where entrepreneurs and businesses have flourished and prospered since its founding in 1854.
KEDC is pro-active and business friendly, and we’ll help you make your business development in Kewanee as smooth and stress free as possible.