Economic Development

Genoa is centrally located to major urban areas such as Chicago, Rockford, DeKalb, and Madison with access in minutes to I-90, I-39, and I-88. Genoa has competitively priced development ready industrial sites located along both the Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Railways.

Recent national corporations that have chosen to invest in the Northern DeKalb County area: Facebook, Amazon, and Ferrara Candies.

Genoa offers

  • A market area of 35,000 with median household of income of $72,000 and vibrant downtown and engaged businesses, residents, and community organizations

  • Aggressive economic development incentive policies: Enterprise Zone, Revolving Loan, and Facade Grants

  • Diversified and skilled workforce (N.I.U. And Kishwaukee College, livings here

Genoa offers the benefits of an established City with a growth focus and small town friendliness.