Northwest Illinois Economic Development Mission

Northwest Illinois Economic Development has come a long way since 2008, when the Jo-Carroll Energy Board of Directors studied economic development structures, funding, and progress in Jo Daviess, Carroll, and Whiteside counties in Northwest Illinois in an attempt to determine a best and consistent approach for improving the quality of life for its members. The Board decided it was necessary that a regional development entity be formed, concentrating on growing the economy and public/private partnerships. Tri-County Economic Development Alliance (TCEDA) was born.

Over recent years, TCEDA has broadened its outreach, with new partners and sponsors, and increased membership in the private and public sectors. We are proud to have been recognized by our colleagues and peers with a Nonprofit of the Year award and a regional, state-awarded Certificate of Appreciation for our support and contribution to workforce development.

In our efforts to continuously improve, we've changed our organization's name to NW Illinois Economic Development to more accurately reflect our location in the country and to the world. Our message is clear: we are a welcoming region with clearly defined benefits to grow business. We have Room to Grow.

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NWILED Annual Reports

Reports are released at NWILED's Annual Meetings.

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NWILED MEMBERS

The following public and private sector organizations are financial supporters of NWILED.

Platinum Level ($10,000+):
JCE Co-op
Jo Daviess County, Illinois

Gold Level ($5,000 to $9,999):
Arrow Group

Silver Level ($2,500 to $4,999):
Baranski Hammer Moretta & Sheehy
Conlon Construction Company
Citizens State Bank
City of Galena
Dupaco Community Credit Union 
Illinois Bank & Trust, a division of UMB Bank
Riverport Railroad
The Foundation for NW Illinois

Bronze Level ($1,000 to $2,499):
Carroll County
City of Mount Carroll
Commonwealth Edison
First Community Bank of Galena
Gradient Coaching and Consulting 
Highland Community College
ITC Midwest
Nicor Gas
Village of Elizabeth 
Village of Hanover
Village of Stockton

Ambassador Level ($250 - $999):
Adkins Energy 
Carroll County Housing Authority
DC Rise Real Estate
Galena Territory Association 
Galena Country Tourism   
getVRtours.com 
Hoskins Building Center, Inc. 
Jail Hill Inn
Jo Daviess County Housing Authority
LEMFCO, Inc
Louie's Trenching Services, Inc. 
MSA Professional Services
NorthWest Illinois Alliance of Realtors 
Origin Design
Pearl Valley Farms
TBK Bank
The Bridgewater Inn
Timmerman's Supper Club
Visit NW Illinois
Zurn Elkay Water Solution 

Friend of the Program ($75 - $249 / In-Kind):
Basket Case
Birth to Five Illinois - Region 8
Community Growth Group of Shannon
Galena Area Chamber of Commerce
Jo Daviess Carroll Career Technical Education Academy
Keller Williams Realty Signature, Angela Stodden, Realtor
State Rep Tony McCombie - IL District 89


NWILED 2025 Membership Application form