- Location of Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, a national public research university with over 14,000 students. SIU is the largest employer in the county with over 6,000 employees.
- Carbondale recognized as a top city to start a business in 2019 according to WalletHub.
- Proximity to Interstate Highway 57 and Veterans Airport in Marion.
- Other incentives: Enterprise Zone, New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC), TIF District (in Carbondale).