Harrisburg has long served as the Center of Southeastern Illinois and leader for Economic Growth & Expansion. With continued reinvestment from existing businesses and the addition of several new ventures in the last 60 months the City has experienced great progress in growing our area.

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The City is proud to house community anchor businesses such as Aldis, Kroger, a  Walmart Supercenter and so many more. With a thriving entertainment and hospitality network, the City has become a regular destination for those in surround Pope & Hardin counties. In mid-2010's Showplace Cinemas made a capital investment into the community, bringing a theater back to Southeastern Illinois located in the Arrowhead Business District. Hometown and chain restaurants dot the area with retail shopping available throughout City Limits. 

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Our community is well-poised to allow for entrepreneurial growth with a low cost of living, financial incentives from the City, County, and State, with relaxed Commercial requirements that you'll find elsewhere in the region. 

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In 2013, the City of Harrisburg incorporated and was approved to establish the Veterans Drive TIF District, this being in addition to an Enterprise Designation, and state-assigned Opportunity Zone. All proving incredibly beneficial to large and small businesses looking at opening their doors in Harrisburg.

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Interested in relocating your business? Perhaps just starting, contact the City of Harrisburg's Planning Department at 618.252-1937.