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Illinois Contact Info

  • Contact Name:
  • Sharon Stead Galantino, Managing Director
  • Address:
  • 28-30 Boulevard de la Cambre, Bte 2
    B-1000 Brussels
    Belgium
  • Phone:
  • 32-2-6465730
  • Fax:
  • 32-2-6465511
  • Email:
  • Brussels@illinoistrade.org

Illinois Demographic Info

  • Region:
  • Midwest, Great Lakes
  • Population:
  • 12.8 Million
  • Gross State Product:
  • $589.6 Billion
  • Exports:
  • $42.1 Billion
  • Labor Force:
  • 6.65 Million
  • Latest Unemployment Rate:
  • 5.2 (2006)
  • Unionization Rate:
  • 14.5
  • Per Capita Personal Income:
  • $34,350 (2004)
  • Capital City:
  • Springfield
  • Principal Cities:
  • Chicago, Peoria, Springfield, Rockford, Champaign-Urbana, Bloomington-Normal

Illinois Success Stories

Winergy Drive Systems Corp. and Siemens Drive Technologies officially opened a second plant in Elgin, IL that will create approximately 355 new jobs. Wind turbine drive gears will ...

Winergy Drive Systems
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2nd German American Energy Conference (GAE)

March 22-23, 2010 Promising Markets for Renewables and Energy Efficiency The German American Energy Conference is the premier transatlantic event for German and US renewables and energy efficiency business. The event is organi [...]

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State of Illinois West European Office

ILLINOIS - Your Investment Partner in the USA

Tel +32-2-6465730  Email :Brussels@illinoistrade.org

Ww had a successful Trade Event at MEDICA - Many thanks to the 400 + visitors to our stand

The State of Illinois was delighted to welcome over 400 visitors to our stand during MEDICA.Exhibiting with us at MEDICA were six Illinois manufacturing companies - Corpak Medsystems, Commwell Inc, Doran Scales Inc, ISS, Inc, Micromedical Technologies and NewMedical Technologies Inc. All are seeking to expand their business opportunities in Europe and other markets.If you would like to get information on their products please visit their individual company information page  at www.medica.de  


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Thank you for coming to the Illinois Home Page- we hope you enjoy reading about Illinois' Unique Business Environment

Illinois has a strong track record of winning international investments from both within the USA and from around the world.  It is the most successful state in the Midwest in attracting Foreign Direct Investment and the 4th most successful in the nation.  We have already attracted 1,521 foreign firms based in 5,320 locations and employing 207,672 Illinois residents directly.
Encouraging and supporting European businesses to locate within our State is a key priority for us. My office, based in Brussels, with its dedicated and multilingual staff, have over 40 years experience in assisting European companies interested in the USA market. You will find our services are tailormade to address your companies needs and we look forward to receiving your enquiry.

Sharon Stead Galantino
Managing Director  

Please go to "Why Invest in Illinois" under the Welcome to Illinois menu for further information including :    

  1. Why Invest in Illinois
  2. Our Unparalleled Infrastructure and Transport links
  3. The Illinois Workforce and Illinois Education
  4. International Business Environment
  5. Starting a business in Illinois 
  6. How we can help you start your Illinois Business
  7. Links to Illinois Business and other organisations. 

    For an overview of our office : West Europe Powerpoint.ppt