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Logistics & Infrastructure
Perfectly positioned in the heart of the country, Southern Illinois is a logistical sweet spot - where interstates, railroads, and river ways converge to move business forward at full throttle.
Regional Growth
Southern Illinois has seen its GDP surge by over 25% in the past three years, fueled by large health care and manufacturing sectors that are driving the region’s economic success.
Workforce Delivery
Southern Illinois boasts a powerhouse workforce of 139,000 strong - skilled, dependable, and ready to roll up their sleeves to get the job done.
Top Employers
Product
Passenger vehicle, light truck, and semi-truck tire manufacturer
Employees: 4000+
Location: Mt. Vernon, IL
Est. in So. Illinois: 1973
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Specialty tape manufacturer
Employees: 140
Location: Carbondale, IL
Est. in So. Illinois: 1965
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Package distributor
Employees: 130+
Location: Marion, IL
Est. in So. Illinois: 2022
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Medium voltage transmission cable manufacturer
Employees: 300+
Location: Du Quoin, IL
Est. in So. Illinois: 1965
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Pepsi distributor and bottling manufacturer
Employees: 900+
Location: Marion, IL
Est. in So. Illinois: 1936
Product
Uranium hexafluoride (UF₆) conversion facility
Employees: 160+
Location: Metropolis, IL
Est. in So. Illinois: 1958
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Private-label food manufacturer
Employees: 1200+
Location: Chester & Steeleville, IL
Est. in So. Illinois: 1895
Product
Manufacturer of aluminum drawn tubing and extruded shapes
Employees: 250+
Location: Murphysboro, IL
Est. in So. Illinois: 1982
Product
Automated distribution warehouse serving over 300 stores
Employees: 1100+
Location: Mt. Vernon, IL
Est. in So. Illinois: 1990
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Munitions Manufacturer
Employees: 400+
Location: Marion, IL
Est. in So. Illinois: 1941
