A primary mission of EDA is the attraction of new business to St. Clair County. A focus of staff time and resources is the attraction of new industry, building upon the County's strengths in automotive, plastics, polypropylene, tool and die, mold making, packaging and the medical manufacturing sector. Attraction Marketing - Staff conducts trade missions to various locations in Europe and North America and also attends industry specific trade and exposition shows throughout the year. Marketing campaigns, one on one meetings, seminars and advertising initiatives get the word out about St. Clair County. Real Estate Services - Our office keeps a complete inventory of available manufacturing facilities and vacant land suitable for industrial development.
Staff offers assistance in site selection, site development and other regulatory issues.
Financial Packaging - EDA works with State and Local government to provide financial incentives to firms interested in locating in St. Clair County. Our office will assist you with Tax Abatement, MEGA, CDBG and other funding possibilities to make your project a success. State grant assistance to underwrite these costs are often available. Business Retention EDA has initiated a proactive approach to retaining companies in the St. Clair County area. In today's competitive worldwide economy, many companies have found that exporting improves its competitive position.