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 The Naperville Development Partnership is a public / private economic development organization promoting business interests in the City of Naperville. The Partnership's mission is to enhance the economic vitality of Naperville and maintain its outstanding quality of life through the retention and expansion of existing businesses, and to attract new businesses to the Community. The Partnership's board of directors includes representation from leaders in the business community as well as the City of Naperville, School Districts 203 and 204, Naperville Park District, and Naperville Library.
About Naperville
Naperville, the oldest city in DuPage County, is a bustling, dynamic city with old-fashioned charm, amid a high-tech corporate corridor. Our history and our tradition are a very strong part of the community spirit that exists here.
With a 2009 population of more than 142,000, Naperville is the 5th largest city in Illinois and is one of the fastest growing communities in the country. The city limits extend into both DuPage and Will counties. Naperville is a master-planned community that enjoys economic prosperity, outstanding educational opportunities and high-caliber cultural events. Expanding and diverse high technology, research, and commercial businesses all foster Naperville's continued growth.
Naperville is ranked as one of the top communities in the United States to raise children, retire and start a home-based business.In fact, the August 2006 edition of Money Magazine ranks Naperville Number 2 among small cities with a population of 50,000 to 300,000. Next time your business is looking to re-locate, consider Naperville!
Benefits of Locating Your Business in Naperville
- Great job opportunities
- Prime available land & retail, office & warehouse space
- Wide range of business, municipal & financial resources
- Modern & well-maintained infrastructure
- Highly skilled & educated labor pool
- Major business center
- Community spirit
- Vibrant downtown commercial district with an unique historic character
- Close proximity to Chicago & easy access to all interstate highways
- Road, rail & freight transportation
- O''Hare & Midway Airports
- Commuter rail service to downtown Chicago
- First city worldwide to have accredited Police, Fire & Emergency communication service departments
- Utility rates are among the lowest in Illinois (water & electric)
- Low Crime the lowest crime rate for a city its size in the U.S.
- Low taxes
- Ranked as a top community to raise children
- Outstanding, nationally acclaimed school districts
- Public Libraries ranked #1 in U.S. in the 100,000 to 249,000 population category (8 years)
- Exceptional cultural & recreational activities
- Abundant parks, forest preserves and open spaces
- Arbor Day Foundation - Tree City U.S.A.
- Named one of America's "10 Best Walking Towns" (Walking Magazine 1999)
- Named in the top 10 for best cities to retire in the U.S. (Money Magazine)
- "The Best Place to Live" in the Central United States among cities with population greater than 100,000 (Money Magazine - January 2004)
- "Best Places to Live and Launch" - ranked Number 29 - (Fortune Small Business Magazine - April 2008)
A diverse array of nearby attractions, a variety of museums, arboretums, forest preserves, historic sites, and a scenic Riverwalk, all enrich Naperville as an unique business and residential location.
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