Economic Development & Business Services

The mission of Department of Economic Development & Business Services is to encourage economic development, business retention and expansion by creating a positive attitude toward businesses within the City’s corporate structure.  Based on the City’s Economic Development Guidelines, the Economic Development Department offers support and assistance to both major corporations and small business owners throughout the community through various grants and financial programs.

With the rapid growth and redevelopment currently underway in Elgin, tremendous opportunity exists for new retail in this emerging marketplace, as well as in existing neighborhood shopping nodes.

Explore the links on the left for specific areas of development

ESRI – Leakage Report

Randall Road (South)

Randall Road & Big Timber (North)

Waverly & Summit – Waverly Drive at Summit

Brokers/Developers

Please utilize the left browser for pertinent site information, traffic counts, demographic, and maps.

Click on the links below to view “The Place for Retail Opportunities” presentation:

Introduction of Growth & Retail Opportunities

Additional Retail Opportunities/Corridors

Download the “Here’s Why Elgin” Brochure here.

Take yourself on a self-guided tour of our corridors, neighborhoods and community amenities. Download the “It’s Happening Here!” Trolley Tour.

Click here to link to the Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce where you can download the latest Demographic information and detailed maps, and link to other economic development related sites. The City also works closely with the Downtown Neighborhood Association and the Kane County Economic Development Committee to continue to ensure a healthy business environment throughout the City of Elgin.