Annawan Community Economic Development Corporation

Think globally - Shop Locally!


If you have come to this part of our website, chances are you are interested in business opportunities and the economy in Annawan, Illinois.  Recently, Annawan has annexed over 375 acres into the village limits, doubling our size.  The annexed property will be used for light industry and commercial development.  Some of the property has been purchased by Patriot Renewable Fuels, LLC for the development of an ethanol plant.   Annawan offers a cost effective location for businesses, supported by excellent municipal services. 

With the annexation of the afore mentioned property, Annawan has a lot to offer in properties.  Among the benefits of locating a business in Annawan are excellent municipal services, a strong workforce, and a very favorable tax base.  Annawan is located directly off Interstate 80 (Exit #33), with US Highway 6 and Illinois State Route 78 running directly through the village limits.  We also have the Iowa Interstate Railroad passing right through the village.  We are located approximately 34 miles from Quad City International Airport. As they say, location, location, location!

If you have any questions about development in Annawan, please contact Tracy Diehl at (309) 935-6264 or Mayor Kennard Franks at (309) 935-6226.

- How we came to be -


A group of Annawan citizens got together in 1998 and started the mapping process for the Village of Annawan.  The goal of the group was to try to develop an organized group to help promote Annawan and assist in the economic growth of the village.  They developed lists of community values, current assets, and high priority goals for Annawan.  Through these meetings the Annawan Community Economic Development Corporation (ACEDC) was formed.  A board of 7 people, the mayor and the Economic Development Director meet monthly to discuss different topics to promote Annawan. 

President - Tom Newman
Vice President - Eric Bates
Secretary - Joe Buresh
Treasurer - Lynn Williams
Economic Development Director - Tracy Diehl

The ACEDC encourages you to come and visit our quaint and expanding town, you can't help but fall in love with it!

For questions about Annawan, please call the Annawan Economic Development and Chamber office at:

(309) 935-6264 or feel free to email anytime at acedc@theinter.com.

The ACEDC is a 501 c 3 organization and is a sub-committee of the Annawan Area Chamber of Commerce.

Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)

The State of Illinois, through DCEO, works with many local governments to help promote opportunities for communities, businesses and citizens.  They provide grants, low-interest loans, tax incentives, technical assistance and other forms of support for local economic development.  The programs have been designed to assist local governments who promote business retention and attraction in their communities.  The State of Illinois seeks opportunities to partner with different units of the government to help them achieve their goals. 

Visit their website at www.illinoisbiz.biz to check out the numerous opportunities they offer.