Illinois Economic Development

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Forward Fast

Based on publicly announced information, towns and cities served by our member co-ops gained 2,344 committed new jobs, more than 257 megawatts in committed new load growth, and $12.5 billion in committed capital investments in the next decade.

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Community Trust

Many people excitedly applaud the public ribbon cuttings opening new businesses in town, yet most local economic growth happens without many noticing. Electric co-ops shine the light for businesses to find success.

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WVPA economic development team featured on Bloomington, Ill., podcast

Several members of our economic development team joined the Building Bloomington-Normal podcast. They discussed how they work with our member co-ops and recent trends they have encountered.

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Planes, Soon Trains and Automobiles

In a few years, some central Illinois businesses will pack products to travel to the airport – and they likely will arrive at their destination by train.

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