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Economic Development
Welcome to Spring Valley, Illinois!
Whether looking for a turn-key building, or property to build the facility that takes your business to the next level - we've got the resources to take you where you want to be!
We live in a “neighborly” area where we look out for each other, value a day’s work and take pride in our accomplishments. Add a supportive network of education facilities- including an innovative community college- it’s a recipe for your success.
We could go on and on… in fact we would like to! Contact us at (815) 664-4221 to schedule a time to visit.
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How We Can Help
The City of Spring Valley is committed to the location, retention and expansion of new and existing business in Spring Valley. In addition to properties with a prime location and a qualified workforce, various local, state and federal incentive programs are available that aid with financing, tax credits, workforce training and technology development.
Case Study: Spring Valley Walmart Distribution Center
Property Features
- Located between .5 – 2.5 miles from Interstate 80; minutes from I-39
- Flat, build able, topography
- Parcels from 3.5 – 144 acres ( check for options to divide or combine acreage)
- Zoned M-I
- Utilities adjacent or near sites
- R/O treated water City water
- TIF & Enterprise Zones
- No impact fees
"In 1999, Walmart Stores, Inc. selected Spring Valley as the site for a 1.2 million square foot Regional Distribution Center. Although many other locations in north central Illinois were considered, Spring Valley's proximity to the interstate highway network and its diverse and tenacious workforce ultimately made it the first choice for the facility. We continue to be exceptionally pleased with that decision. The talent available here in the Illinois Valley has allowed us to build a dedicated team of associates, and the local area has provided over 80% of the buildings current leadership. The community has been tremendously supportive, municipal agencies have accommodated our needs, and local businesses have provided many of the products and services necessary to smoothly open and operate our building. The strong relationship between Wal-Mart and the Spring Valley community has contributed greatly to our success, and we are confident this partnership will continue to benefit the area for years to come."
Curt Anderson
GM - Walmart Distribution Center
Available Properties
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CITY OWNED COMMERCIAL SITES AVAILABLE
- 124 & 126 E. St. Paul – Lots
- 200 & 02 E. St. Paul – Lots
- 228 & 230 E. St. Paul
Featured RFP
LOCATION IS KEY
Total Population within 90 minutes
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Rail
Airports
River
Demographics
Labor Force
Major Employers
Rail
Rail service for Spring Valley is served by the Rochelle (55 miles) and Joliet (65 miles) Intermodals.
Iowa Interstate Railroad travels east/west through Spring Valley on the southern edge of town.
The Illinois Railway travels north/south on the eastern edge of town.
Airports
Convenient air service can be found at Illinois Valley Regional Airport. Other regional and major air fields are located within 60-90 minutes away.
Illinois Valley Regional Airport – Peru, IL
Within 10 minutes of Spring Valley
Central Illinois Regional Airport
Bloomington, IL 55 miles
Metropolitan Airport Authority of Peoria, IL
Peoria, IL 60 miles
Chicago Rockford International Airport
Rockford, IL 70 miles
Quad City International Airport
Quad Cities (IL & IA) 80 miles
Midway Airport – Chicago, IL 90 miles
O’Hare International Airport – Chicago, IL 95 miles
AIRCRAFT & CHARTER SERVICE
Midwest AVtech Illinois Valley Regional Airport, Peru 815.223.8441
River
The Illinois River, an important link in the Chicago to New Orleans river transportation network,
sits at its southern border.
ADM Growmark and Cargill grain elevators are located there.
Spring Valley is part of the Illinois Valley Regional Port District (IVRPD). Learn more about the district’s attributes here:
The IVRPD is collectively part of the Illinois Waterway Ports and Terminals Port System which is ranked in the top 50 of the nation’s port systems because of the amount of tonnage. This has been federally designated as part of the Corn Belt Port (CBP). Learn more here: CBP
Demographics
Population & Quick Facks
Spring Valley: 5,125
Bureau County: 32,628
Age Groups
(Bureau County) 18 & under: 21.1%
20-34: 17.5%
65 & Up: 22.5%
Race
(Bureau County) White: 96%
Hispanic: 9.5%
Quick Facts:
Labor Force
2016 Annual Labor Force
LWA 4 – Bureau, Carroll, Jo Daviess, La Salle, Lee, Ogle, Putnam, and Whiteside Counties
Unemployment Rate: 6.3%.
(March 2021)
*Source: IL Dept. of Employment Security
Current Labor Force Statistics Links
Wage Information
Major Employers
Company Type Employees SIC Code – Description
Walmart D.C. #6092 Distribution 800 5099 – Durable Goods
St. Margaret’s Hospital Healthcare 650 8062 – General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Riverfront Machine Manufacturing 125 3469 – Metal Stamping
Western Sand & Gravel Concrete 75 3273 – Ready-Mixed Concrete
Mautino Distributing Distribution 50 5963 – Direct Selling Establishments
Ronken Industries Manufacturing 48 3629 – Electrical Industrial Apparatus, NEC
Aqua Control Manufacturing 30 3561 – Pumps and Pumping Equipment
Marmon Keystone Distribution 25 5051 – Metals Service Centers and Offices
Cosgrove Distributors Distribution 16 5087 – Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies
Regenex Manufacturing 11 3089 – Plastics Products
Olsen Trucking, Transportation 10 4213 – Trucking, except Local
Cargill Grain Distribution 9 4221 – Farm Warehouse
ADM Grain Distribution 9 5153 – Grain and Field Beans