- Located along Ohio River, a major barge shipping waterway.
- Major interstate highway ( I 57 ) runs through center.
- Shawnee Community College’s main campus located in Ullin. Over 2,000 students currently enrolled.
- Small Business Development Center (SBDC) located in Ullin at Shawnee Community College.
- Other incentives: Empowerment Zone, Enterprise Zone (in Mounds and Mound City), TIF District (in Ullin and Mounds).