Session Details: Hear firsthand from the author of the latest study on the economic impact of Illinois Route 3 east of St. Louis and discover how this 60-mile-long corridor has become a nationally significant heavy industrial corridor. Economically impactful and successful, with an accessible and highly skilled workforce, and optimized for manufacturing and logistics, learn how this corridor is helping to meet the insatiable demand for industrial space with suitable real estate sites available right now and plans in the works to elevate other sites to developer ready status. Attendees will also get insight on how international business trends, especially in light of continued supply chain disruptions and shortages, COVID-19, inflation, and now the emerging geopolitical situation, affect site selection trends and foreign direct investment, including reshoring. Hear how those trends might positively impact an area like Route 3 in Illinois and the role state and local governments can play in advancing those efforts.

Speakers: Doug Rasmussen, CEO and Managing Principal of Steadfast City Economic & Community Partners; Former Illinois State Senator James Clayborne, Founding Partner, Clayborne & Wagner, LLP and Paulina San Millan, Vice President, Business Development, Intersect Illinois