Chicago, Illinois (NED).– El gobernador JB Pritzker y el Departamento de Comercio y Oportunidades Económicas de Illinois (DCEO, por sus siglas en inglés) anunciaron hoy los beneficiarios del Programa de inversión en megasitios financiado a través de Rebuild Illinois Capital Funds. A través del programa, el estado aprovechará $23 millones en subvenciones para generar inversiones totales de $144 millones en 9 proyectos en todo el estado.
“Los principales creadores de empleos siempre buscan sitios listos para la inversión que puedan poner en marcha en poco tiempo, y estamos orgullosos de contar con algunos de los sitios de este tipo más grandes del país”, dijo el gobernador JB Pritzker. “Seis meses desde que mi administración lanzó por primera vez el Programa de inversión en megasitios, no podría estar más feliz de anunciar que hemos seleccionado nueve proyectos en todo el estado para recibir un total de $23 millones en subvenciones, brindando inversión comercial y oportunidades económicas a todos rincones de nuestro estado, desde Chicago y Hennepin hasta Bloomington-Normal y Carrier Mills”.
Los megasitios son sitios grandes y desarrollados listos para ser ocupados por fabricantes, centros de distribución, centros industriales y más. Invertir en megasitios desarrolla áreas subutilizadas y antiguos sitios industriales, al tiempo que hace que el Estado sea más competitivo para inversiones industriales a gran escala.
“El estado está teniendo un año sin precedentes para el desarrollo económico y la inversión en megasitios ayudará a Illinois a ganar aún más impulso para la inversión”, dijo la directora de DCEO, Kristin Richards. “Los miles de acres de megasitios en Illinois alentarán a las empresas a buscar sitios listos para invertir, lo que estimulará el desarrollo económico en todo el estado”.
Con sectores como la energía limpia y la fabricación en rápida expansión en los EE. UU., los principales creadores de empleo buscan sitios grandes y listos para invertir para ubicar sus negocios en crecimiento. Al proporcionar subvenciones que permiten a las entidades crear sitios listos para la inversión, Illinois está aumentando su competitividad para inversiones a gran escala.
A través de la oportunidad de subvención competitiva, el Estado está otorgando $23 millones en fondos de proyectos para una variedad de gastos de desarrollo del sitio, incluidos gastos de infraestructura como carreteras, agua, alcantarillado y otros servicios públicos; gastos de desarrollo del sitio, como la rehabilitación de estructuras existentes; remediación y limpieza; así como la adquisición de terrenos y gastos relacionados.
Los beneficiarios del programa de megasitios fueron seleccionados a través de un Aviso de Oportunidad de Financiamiento (NOFO) competitivo que estaba abierto a entidades privadas, organizaciones sin fines de lucro o gobiernos locales. Las subvenciones oscilan entre $ 1,250,000 y $ 5 millones. Además de los $23 millones en fondos de megasitios que se otorgaron, DCEO planea desplegar los fondos disponibles para oportunidades de desarrollo de sitios adicionales en el futuro.
“Estamos muy emocionados por esta oportunidad de asociarnos con DCEO para potenciar la posición competitiva de nuestro sitio en beneficio de Illinois y nuestra comunidad”, dijo el presidente de la Autoridad del Aeropuerto Normal de Bloomington, Alan Sender. “Asegurar esta financiación fundamental, que dará lugar a nuevos puestos de trabajo capaces de respaldar la fabricación del siglo XXI en nuestra comunidad, fue posible gracias a los esfuerzos de colaboración de la Autoridad del Aeropuerto Normal de Bloomington, la Ciudad de Bloomington y el Consejo de Desarrollo Económico Normal de Bloomington”.
“Invertir en megasitios como Bloomington Normal Airport Authority e Interchange City West es fundamental para alentar a las empresas a ubicarse o expandirse en Illinois”, dijo el senador David Koehler (D-Peoria). “Gracias a las inversiones de capital sin precedentes del Estado, las empresas tendrán dificultades para alejarse de los megasitios listos para invertir de Illinois”.
“Illinois continúa aumentando las inversiones que ayudan a atraer a los creadores de empleos al estado que están creando nuevos empleos bien remunerados para las familias de Illinois”, dijo el representante Jay Hoffman (D-Swansea). “El Programa de Inversión Megasites tendrá un impacto significativo en el Distrito Portuario Central de Estados Unidos mientras estimula el desarrollo económico en todo Illinois”.
Uno de los objetivos del programa Megasites es atraer a los creadores de empleos y la revitalización de áreas que están subutilizadas, como antiguos sitios industriales, terrenos baldíos y sitios agrícolas. Ya sea un parque industrial con varios negocios o una gran instalación dedicada a la fabricación de sopa de nueces, los megasitios están diseñados para impulsar el desarrollo y crear empleos en las comunidades de Illinois.
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Governor Pritzker Announces Recipients of Megasites Investment Program
Chicago, Illinois (NED).– Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced the recipients of the Megasites Investment Program funded through Rebuild Illinois Capital Funds. Through the program, the state will leverage $23 million in grants to generate $144 million total investments in 9 projects across the state.
“Major job creators are always looking for investment-ready sites they can get up-and-running in a short amount of time—and we are proud to boast some of the largest such sites in the nation,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Six months since my administration first launched the Mega Sites Investment Program, I couldn’t be happier to announce that we have selected nine projects across the state to receive a total of $23 million in grant funding—bringing business investment and economic opportunity to every corner of our state, from Chicago and Hennepin to Bloomington-Normal and Carrier Mills.”
Megasites are large, developed sites ready for occupancy for manufacturers, distribution centers, industrial centers, and more. Investing in megasites develops underutilized areas and former industrial sites, while making the State more competitive for large-scale industrial investments.
“The State is having a record-setting year for economic development and investing in megasites will help Illinois gain even more momentum for investment,” said DCEO Director Kristin Richards. “The thousands of acres of megasites across Illinois will encourage businesses to pursue investment-ready sites, spurring economic development throughout the state.”
With sectors like clean energy and manufacturing rapidly expanding in the U.S., major job creators are looking for large, investment-ready sites to locate their growing businesses. By providing grants that enable entities to create investment-ready sites, Illinois is increasing its competitiveness for large-scale investment.
Through the competitive grant opportunity, the State is awarding $23 million in project funds for a variety of site development expenses, including infrastructure expenses such as roads, water, sewer, and other utilities; site development expenses like rehabbing existing structures; remediation and cleanup; as well as land acquisition and related expenses.
The megasites program recipients were selected through a competitive Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) that was open to private entities, non-profits, or local governments. Grants range from $1,250,000 to $5 million. In addition to the $23 million in megasites funding that was awarded, DCEO plans to deploy available funds for additional site development opportunities in the future.
“We are very excited for this opportunity to partner with DCEO to supercharge the competitive position of our site for the benefit of Illinois and our community,” said Bloomington Normal Airport Authority Chair Alan Sender. “Securing this critical funding, which will lead to new jobs capable of supporting 21st century manufacturing in our community, was made possible through the collaborative efforts of the Bloomington Normal Airport Authority, the City of Bloomington and the Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council.”
“Investing in megasites such as the Bloomington Normal Airport Authority and Interchange City West is critical to encouraging businesses to locate or expand in Illinois,” said Senator David Koehler (D-Peoria). “Thanks to the State’s unprecedented capital investments, companies will have a hard time shying away from Illinois’ investment-ready megasites.”
“Illinois continues to ramp up investments that help attract job creators to the state who are creating new, good-paying jobs for Illinois families,” said Rep. Jay Hoffman (D-Swansea). “The Megasites Investment Program will have a significant impact on America’s Central Port District while spurring economic development across Illinois.”
One of the goals of the Megasites Program is to attract jobs creators and revitalization for areas that are underutilized, such as former industrial sites, brownfields, and agricultural sites. Whether it’s an industrial park featuring various businesses, or a large facility dedicated to manufacturing soup to nuts, megasites are designed to spur development and create jobs in Illinois’ communities.
The megasites program recipients were selected through a competitive Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) that was open to private entities, non-profits, or local governments. Grants range from $1,250,000 to $5 million. In addition to the $23 million in megasites funding that was awarded, DCEO plans to deploy available funds for additional site development opportunities in the future.
“We are very excited for this opportunity to partner with DCEO to supercharge the competitive position of our site for the benefit of Illinois and our community,” said Bloomington Normal Airport Authority Chair Alan Sender. “Securing this critical funding, which will lead to new jobs capable of supporting 21st century manufacturing in our community, was made possible through the collaborative efforts of the Bloomington Normal Airport Authority, the City of Bloomington and the Bloomington-Normal Economic Development Council.”
“Investing in megasites such as the Bloomington Normal Airport Authority and Interchange City West is critical to encouraging businesses to locate or expand in Illinois,” said Senator David Koehler (D-Peoria). “Thanks to the State’s unprecedented capital investments, companies will have a hard time shying away from Illinois’ investment-ready megasites.”
“Illinois continues to ramp up investments that help attract job creators to the state who are creating new, good-paying jobs for Illinois families,” said Rep. Jay Hoffman (D-Swansea). “The Megasites Investment Program will have a significant impact on America’s Central Port District while spurring economic development across Illinois.”
One of the goals of the Megasites Program is to attract jobs creators and revitalization for areas that are underutilized, such as former industrial sites, brownfields, and agricultural sites. Whether it’s an industrial park featuring various businesses, or a large facility dedicated to manufacturing soup to nuts, megasites are designed to spur development and create jobs in Illinois’ communities.
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