Relocating & Investing

Relocating and Investing in Marion

Marion, IL is the county seat of Williamson County and conveniently located at the intersection of Interstate 57 and State Route 13 in beautiful Southern Illinois. With Interstate 64 just 30 minutes to the North and Interstate 24 only minutes to the South, Marion offers access to several metropolitan areas such as St. Louis, Indianapolis and Nashville.  Williamson County is considered the fastest growing county in Illinois outside the Chicago "collar counties" and the counties in the Metro-East area.


About Southern Illinois

Williamson County lies in the heart of the Southern Illinois region. The Southern Illinois region extends from Interstate 64 to the north to the extreme southern tip of Illinois, at the point where the Mississippi and Ohio rivers meet. St. Louis, Missouri is 120 miles northwest via Interstates 57 and 64, while Nashville, Tennessee is 170 miles southeast via Interstates 57 and 24. Ten of the major population centers in the Midwest—Chicago, Cincinnati, Des Moines, Evansville, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Little Rock, Memphis, Milwaukee and Louisville—are all within a day's drive of Williamson County.


If you would like additional information about the City of Marion, click  here.

For more information about Williamson County Government, click here.


STARTING / MOVING YOUR BUSINESS

Nearly 500,000 people live in the 16 Illinois counties that lie within a 50-mile radius of Williamson County, the heaviest populated county at 66,357 residents. (The population swells to more than half a million when the Paducah, Kentucky and Cape Girardeau, Missouri areas, both less than 50 miles from Williamson County, are included in the economic trade region.)


Illinois Route 13, currently a 4-lane divided highways extends east and west through Williamson County. Construction is currently underway to expand Illinois Route 13 to 6-lanes from Marion to Carbondale, IL. For additional demographic information about Marion, IL click here . For additional information about the City of Marion, click here . For additional information about industrial development in Williamson County and contact information for the Regional Economic Development Corporation, click here .

If you are thinking about moving or expanding your business, here are some resources to get you going.  Whether it be across the country, across down, or out of your home, we have resources for you.


Starting a Business

  • SIU Research Park - Office of Innovation and Economic Development can work with you to make your business dreams a reality. 618-453-3849. Website


Large Business/Industry Relocation

  • Cody Moake with the City of Marion for buildings and spaces within the City of Marion. Contact at  cmoake@cityofmarionil.gov or 618-997-2612.
  • Kelly Fenton with REDCO at redco@redco.org or 618-998-8252for information about business parks and industrial zones.  Website
  • Greater Egypt Regional Planning & Development Commission for resources, assistance, and incentives. 618-997-9351 Website


Workforce Training / Organization Resources


Building Your Business - Our builders and supporting companies can be found here.


Purchasing Business Space - Our Realtor Members have listings to meet your needs.

Renting Business Space - Our Realtor Members have listings to meet your needs.


Temporary/Short Term Space - Do you need space for the occasional meeting? Printable Listing

 

Getting Started / Transitioning Your Home Business

  • Cody Moake with the City of Marion for buildings and spaces within the City of Marion. Contact at  cmoake@cityofmarionil.gov or 618-997-2612.
  • EThOs at The Citadel on Tower Square 



RESOURCE PARTNERS

Illinois Small Business Development Centers are located throughout the state and provide information, confidential business guidance, training, and other resources for start-ups and existing small businesses.

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We are an equal opportunity provider, promoting economic growth and industrial development in Williamson County and Southern Illinois.

Community Partnerships


The Greater Egypt Regional Planning and Development Commission (Greater Egypt) has been serving southern Illinois communities, citizens, businesses, and local governments since 1961 by providing technical assistance and comprehensive planning.

Business Assistance & Incentives


We exist to drive growth through enterprise excellence that leads to long-term economic and workforce competitiveness in our state. We are dedicated to providing organizations in Illinois with the tools and techniques required to create their competitive future.

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Man-Tra-Con’s primary mission is to collaborate effectively with our workforce partners to create quality workforce solutions throughout Local Workforce Area 25, comprised of Franklin, Jackson, Jefferson, Perry and Williamson counties.

Employer Services

MOVING YOUR HOUSEHOLD

For Sale Listings  /  Printable List of Commercial or Residential Chamber Member Contacts

Rental Listings / Printable List of Commercial or Residential Chamber Member Contacts

City of Marion Landlord Contact list - updated as of June 17, 2021


Building Your Home - Our builders and supporting companies can be found here.


If you would like additional information about the City of Marion, click here.

For more information about Williamson County Government, click here.


For information about:

 

 

The 2020 Community Guide book offers complete information regarding Marion and surrounding community. A Web version of the book is available by clicking here or browsing below.


Explore Marion with our online map!


Learn more about Williamson County Tourism at https://visitsi.com/ .


If you have questions or need further information that is not listed here, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Looking for more information about Williamson County businesses and tourism activities? VisitSI!! 

The Chamber is excited to partner with the City of Marion, the Hub, Marion Park District, and the Pavilion on new resident welcome bags. Contact the office to get involved and promote your business or organization. The bags are available to new residents through the City of Marion Water Department.
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