Business Resources
From our Foreign Trade Zone to our Large Employers, find out more about our local business resources
Lawrence County
Foreign Trade Zone #146
Our Zone offers numerous economic benefits such as the ability to reduce, defer or eliminate customs duties on merchandise that enters our zone. If your company imports a part, an assembly or a finished product, you should, at least, be aware of our Foreign Trade Zone and its possible benefits.
The Bi-State Authority (Mid-American Air Center’s Board of Directors) is our Grantee.
The Lawrence County Industrial Development Council is the Bi-State’s official representative in the management and development of Foreign Trade Zone #146.
Lawrence County RLF 2020-2025
Revolving Loan Fund
Our Lawrence County Revolving Loan fund is available for the period 2020-2025. For more information on the RLF and what we aim to achieve by facilitating the RLF to the Lawrence County Community.
- Contribute to a pipeline supply of employable workers
- Create a business expansion/retention program
- Establish an Entrepreneurial Support System
- Continuous Improvement to the regional quality of life.
Join other Major Area Employers
Major Employers
The Lawrence County area has some of the best major employers in the region. Plus two school districts, community hospital, and county health services.
Our Vision & Mission
WHY JOIN US?
Our vision is to create a vibrant and prosperous economy in Lawrence County, where businesses can thrive and residents can enjoy the benefits of an enhanced quality of life
The LCIDC will foster economic development opportunities with a vision for growth and sustainability by promoting the county’s unique assets, providing resources to local businesses, and advocating for strategic investments that benefit the community.
Our Official Mission Statement:
To encourage the development of industrial, commercial, wholesale, retail, service, professional and/or other supporting businesses which will provide job opportunities, broaden the tax base and improve the quality of life in Lawrence County, Illinois.