Coles Together

2025 Annual Meeting Recap

2024 Annual Meeting Recap

2024 Q&A with John Inyart & Steve Zuber

Enterprise

Zone

The Coles County Enterprise Zone is a designated business-investment district administered by Coles Together that offers state and local tax-incentives and regulatory relief for qualified companies locating, expanding or modernizing in the region.

Learn More

Media &

Publications

Coles Together is the regional economic development organization for Coles County, Illinois—serving as the connection point for business, workforce, and community growth. Our work has been recognized nationally in Trade & Industry Development, the EconDev Podcast with Dane Carlson, Business Facilities Magazine, Site Selection Magazine, and more.

Labor

Statistics

Coles County’s 60-mile labor market includes 300,000+ workers across 26,800 businesses, driven by manufacturing, education, healthcare, and logistics. EIU and Lake Land College power a skilled, reliable workforce for growth.

Labor Report

Employment

Opportunities

Coles County offers a wide range of career opportunities across manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, education, and technology. With strong employer partnerships and a regional workforce of over 300,000, this is where talent meets opportunity.

Learn More

Coles County

Site Developments

Coles County offers development-ready industrial and commercial sites supported by modern infrastructure, rail and interstate access, and scalable utilities. With shovel-ready locations, competitive incentives, and streamlined local approvals, projects move from concept to construction faster.

Learn More

Services in

Coles County

Coles County is supported by a strong network of trusted local service providers offering expertise in construction, engineering, utilities, finance, legal, workforce development, and professional services. Our investor partners deliver the capabilities businesses need to build, scale, and succeed right here in Coles County.

Learn More

Who is Coles Together?

Coles Together is the regional economic development organization for Coles County, Illinois, focused on business growth, workforce connections, and community investment. We serve as your direct partner in site selection, expansion, and long-term success.

Learn More