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, H ERE S W HY E LGIN: A quality of life that includes a wide array of attractive housing, exceoptional schools, a community rich in cultural diversity, acres of parkland and a variety of leisure and recreation amenities at your doorstep. A gateway to the entire Chicagoland area, which offers world-class dining, entertainment, recreation and cultural activities. A half hour drive to Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport, less than an hour from downtown Chicago, three complete interchanges on I-90 and three Metra Commuter stations. Several industrial and commercial facilities available for sale or lease plus a wide variety of retail opportunities along the new Randall Road corridor, the redeveloped Center City area, and within existing shopping nodes along entryway corridors. A metropolitan area in the center of the nation- never more than two time zones away from anywhere in the contiguous 48 states. A City in the suburbs with international flavor, home to corporations from around the world. The support is here for you now. TO FIND OUT MORE... T HE C OMMUNITY: Located in the heart of the Fox Valley, representing many cultures, call Elgin Elgin is a thriving and rapidly growing home. By 2030, it is estimated that community offering cozy, historic Elgin will be home to an additional neighborhoods with Victorian-era 68,000 residents, 26,000 new homes housing, urban-style townhomes and and 30,000 new jobs. Elgin offers a condominiums, along with new housing convenient location, an attractive developments featuring elegant, stately residential market, top-rated homes, many of which are valued over educational and medical institutions, $500,000. Over 100,000 people, and award-winning cultural attractions. T HE R EGION: Situated within one of the nation’s in the world to premier shopping most dynamic centers of business venues, stunning theatrical and industry, Elgin is the ideal productions, and exciting festivals location for your company. In addition and events, Chicago and its to unlimited business opportunities, surrounding communities have the Chicagoland market offers a something for everyone. Your host of world-class recreational, location in Elgin will bring you entertainment and cultural activities. within close proximity to all of From some of the best restaurants these wonderful regional amenities. E LGIN A REA F ACTS: I Located approximately 38 miles northwest of Chicago I Nearly 1,200 acres of parks and scenic riverfront areas, and 4, 000 acres of forest preserves, nature trails and bike paths I 41 public and private golf courses within a 15 mile radius, including the new Highlands of Elgin I Three interchanges adjacent to I-90, the Northwest Tollway’s Golden Corridor lined with corporate headquarters and high-tech companies I Major area fortune 500 corporations include Sears, Motorola, Panasonic, Bank One, SBC, Allstate and John B. Sanfilippo and Son, Inc I Located about 23 miles from O’Hare International III Elgin's Douglas Avenue features beautifully renovated turn-of-the-century structures. Airport and 12 miles from DuPage County Airport I Over 13,500 new housing units under construction or pending final approval in the far west area of Elgin I 600-1000 new upscale townhomes and condominiums under construction or pending approval in the downtown Center City area I Over 150 religious institutions, representing all faiths, within a 15-mile radius I More than 60 public and private elementary, middle and high schools serving the area Elgin's Lords Park Pavilion offers an elegant, relaxed setting for private and business events throughout the year. A REA H IGHLIGHTS: Pro-Business The Elgin City government and community rely upon progressive, mutually beneficial Government leaders understand business needs and will partnerships established between work with your company to meet your corporations and municipalities. You’ll find needs as a sign of our commitment to you. that your company and the City share The city’s leaders embrace the philosophy entrepreneurial spirit. that Elgin’s economic future and prosperity Transportation Whether traveling by airplane, rail, bus or Elgin area- O’Hare International Airport; the car, Elgin delivers your transportation newly renovated DuPage Airport which can needs. Metra, the areas local commuter serve private jets; the Rockford Airport train offers direct access to downtown that can accommodate airplanes as large Chicago from three Elgin stations, including as 747s; and the municipal Lake in the National Street, which recently underwent a Hills Airport. $10M renovation. Four airports serve the Culture and You don’t have to leave Elgin to find world- Each year, patrons of the Hemmens Theatre class cultural attractions. Elgin Symphony Cultural Center enjoy performances by Orchestra, three time winner of the stars such as B.B. King, Bob Newhart and Orchestra of the Year by the Illinois Council Garrison Keillor. The summer months offer of Orchestras, draws subscribers from outdoor venues such as Concerts in the around the Chicagoland metropolitan area. Park and Shakespeare in the Park. Recreation Home to 1,200 acres of parks and open Race, drawing thousands of residents and space, you can hike through wooded visitors. The Fox River, running through the preserves, jog the trails or take leisurely heart of the city, offers many river views for walks. The Centre, Elgin’s new $35M those canoeing the river, dining on the recreation and community center offers Grand Victoria Riverboat, or enjoying the residents year-round recreational activities. riverwalk/bike path along beautiful Festival If you’re a runner you have much to look Park and Walton Island. For the golfer, forward to in the Elgin area. On Memorial you’ll be impressed with the 41 public and Day weekend, over 3,000 runners private golf courses, including the newest participate in the Annual Valley Fox Trot Highlands of Elgin. A REA H IGHLIGHTS: Great Elgin offers a wide array of housing styles Located within the third largest Neighborhoods and price points. From majestic, historic metropolitan market in the nation, Elgin Victorian and Queen Anne homes in also features trendy downtown townhomes traditional neighborhoods to active adult and condominiums, beautiful country homes communities offering modern, state-of-the- nestled in wooded, tranquil settings and art, amenity-filled homes, Elgin has everything in between. something to offer every age and lifestyle. Economic Voted one of the top ten U.S.cities for new housing goes in the Center City and Opportunities economic development for 2003, Elgin the far west, more and more retail continues to be one of the nation’s most continue to see the opportunities in the dynamic centers of business growth. From Elgin market. The City of Elgin offers a 2000-2003, Elgin added 537 new business-friendly environment, supporting employers, building nearly 6M sq. ft. of the local business community through the new commercial/industrial development, for creation of TIF districts, Enterprise Zones, a total investment of $242M. Elgin’s retail and many specialized grant programs. Elgin environment has grown as retailers such listens to the needs of its businesses and as Home Depot, Target, Office Max and responds. many more build new facilities in Elgin. As Educational The greater Elgin area provides superior, percent of students in the greater Elgin Institutions comprehensive educational opportunities area go on to higher education at some of for our youth. Within a 15-mile radius, the the state’s and country’s finest colleges Elgin area offers more than 60 public and and universities. Higher educational private elementary, middle and high school opportunities are offered by Elgin institutions for learning. In Elgin alone, Community College, Judson College and there are three public school districts, one branch campuses of National Louis of which is the second largest in Illinois, University and Keller Graduate School of and several private religious schools and Management. college-prep academies. More than 70 Shopping Elgin is only 20 minutes away from one of stores and boutiques on tree-lined streets the largest shopping malls in the world- offer a wide variety of unique merchandise, Woodfield Mall, with stores such as from antiques to hard-to-find books. The Nordstroms, Marshall Fields and Carson new Randall Road Corridor is rapidly Pirie Scott and the only IKEA store in expanding with new shopping developments Chicago’s northwest suburban area. to accommodate residents moving into the However, you don’t have to travel 20 miles 13,000 new upscale homes under to enjoy fine shopping. Many local specialty construction nearby. T HE E LGIN A DVANTAGE “It’s Happening Here!” is Elgin’s new logo, truly reflected in the tremendous growth and renaissance Elgin is experiencing. Choosing Elgin for your business location offers many advantages, including: Favorable Kane County tax rates – With most of Elgin is located in Kane County, where business taxes average roughly 50% of those in Cook County. Trained workforce – Elgin Community College, the State of Illinois and Kane County offer a variety of programs that provide your business with the programs and training your employees may need. Rapid growth – Over 68,000 new residents occupying 13,000 new upscale homes means higher disposable income shoppers for retailers, as well as a more educated work force for manufacturers and industry. Available properties – Many acres of undeveloped land are available in the new far west area - zoned for future commercial development. Supportive business environment – City staff members strive to provide quick and efficient response to the needs of the business community. Staff members work together to advocate on your behalf to assure your experience is smooth and streamlined. Excellent location – Anchoring the northern Fox Valley area, Elgin offers 4 access points to I-90, quick access to O’Hare Airport , Metra also provides your company direct access to downtown Chicago, making regular stops at all of Elgin’s three stations, including the newly renovated National Street Station in the heart of downtown.