Partners in Economic Development
Northwest Illinois Economic Develpment works in conjunction with numerous area government, business and educational partners to promote Jo Daviess and Carroll counties through public relations and marketing efforts, which include sponsorships, events, publications, trade shows, community efforts, social media and more.
NWILED strives to work with communities and organizations to gain access to new capital and programming focused on the needs and wants of NWILED members and the northwest Illinois region as a whole. As a result NWILED is able to leverage strong working relationships with area communities and officials, along with local chamber of commerce, regional planning organizations, and fellow economic development organizations and bureaus.
Chambers, Agencies and Partners
- BEST, Inc.
- Birth to Five Illinois - Region 8
- Blackhawk Hills Regional Council
- Community Funding & Planning Services
- Elizabeth Business Hub
- Foreign Trade Zone # 271
- Greater Dubuque Development
- Greater Freeport Partnership
- Greater Galena Marketing, Inc.
- Highland Community College
- Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
- Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center
- Illinois Stewardship Alliance
- Illinois WorkNet
- Intersect Illinois
- Jo Daviess Carroll Career Technical Education Academy
- Jo Daviess County Soil & Water Health Coalition
- Northern Illinois University
- Quad Cities Regional Economic Authority
- Sauk Valley Small Business Development Center
- Savanna Depot Park
- The Foundation for NW Illinois
- Upper Mississippi River International Port District
- Western Illinois University
Chambers of Commerce
A chamber of commerce is an organization of businesspersons and merchants designed to protect and promote the economic interests of the members in its community.
NWILED is a proud member of the chambers throughout NW IL, including
Carroll County
Jo Daviess
NWILED Staff Appointments
- Birth to Five Illinois - Region 8 Action Council, David Schmit, Council Member
- Carroll County Hotel Motel Tax Board, Board of Directors
- Jo Daviess-Carroll Counties Joint Action Solid Waste Agency, David Schmit, Board of Directors
- Quad Cities Regional Economic Development Authority, David Schmit, Board of Directors
- Visit NW Illinois, David Schmit, Board of Directors