Village Profile - Pontiac, Illinois Pontiac's economic strength comes from its diversity. Manufacturing, commercial, professional and governmental offices provide the balance for the city's economy. The community provides these businesses a committed and well-educated workforce, affordable utilities, necessary infrastructure and opportunities to finance their growth. Homegrown businesses are also finding Pontiac an ideal place to do business. With free land and utilities to their site, they were able to build and expand their business while creating jobs and revenues for the community Commercial businesses have flourished along Route 116 and Interstate 55 corridor.
Residents have all the commercial amenities of a larger community without the associated congestion.
Downtown Pontiac, through the efforts of PR.C.U.D., local merchants and city officials, has maintained it's commercial viability. The quaint buildings and unique blend of craft and antique shops are just a few of the items 'on the square' worth seeing. A visit to downtown Pontiac will quickly show you the reason the city was named as 'one of the ten best small towns in America' by Time Magazine. Pontiac also serves as the county seat for Livingston County. The Central States Thresherman's Association sponsors the annual Threshermen's Reunion and Horse Show, celebrating the end of steam power.