Economic Development
Interested in starting up, expanding, or relocating your business? Hoopeston is the place for you! Located on the eastern edge of Illinois in the northern part of Vermilion County, 24 miles north of Danville, 50 miles northeast of Champaign-Urbana (home of the University of Illinois) and 80 miles from West Lafayette Indiana (home of Purdue University). The close proximity to two Big Ten Universities provides easy access to a variety of workforce skills. Hoopeston’s history as a manufacturing community also contributes to the large pool of skilled workforce.
With low property and building costs, Hoopeston offers a great location for starting or expanding a business. Hoopeston has several building and land sites available. The City boasts three well established Tax Increment Finance (TIF) Districts which can benefit any new business looking to relocate to Hoopeston. We have many other funding opportunities to help ease the transition or development of businesses in Hoopeston, Illinois.
Feel free to browse through our many available sites and buildings. Our Economic Development Staff will be happy to assist in answering any questions, providing maps, tours, or other inquiries!
Contact us today at (217) 283-7679 or (217) 283-7873!
The Economic Development Department was created in 2005 to enhance the economic prosperity and quality of life in the City of
