Elgin is home to a number of different industry sectors including logistics, advanced manufacturing, packaging, machinery and equipment. International companies in these sectors find Elgin to be a great place to do business.
There is no shortage of reasons why foreign investors and businesses have chosen Elgin, Illinois as a place to do business. Elgin’s business-friendly environment and quality of life considerations to specific technology, supply chain, infrastructure and workforce factors have made us a preferred location for businesses from countries like Germany, India, Japan, Canada, China, Austria, Sweden and The Netherlands. Companies like Faber-Castell, American NTN Bearing, Harting Inc., Flender, Schleifring Medical Systems and Wanxiang America have facilities in Elgin. The city’s diversity and openness are what truly allow businesses from all countries and industries to find their place in the market and thrive.
The Elgin workforce is diverse, skilled, innovative, and mobile, and are among the most productive in the world. Looking to the future, Elgin has prioritized collaborative mechanisms with public and private-sector organizations to ensure that the workforce is able to meet the needs of a 21st-century economy.
By taking advantage of a wide range of flexible training and education options, Elgin workers are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills that businesses need. Educational institutions and Elgin’s local government are working together with companies to support job training programs for skilled workers, including state-of-the-art apprenticeship programs and internships.
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