- Lower land and development costs with new access to I-90 and regional highway system;
- Affordable overhead and operating costs;
- Ready, well-trained regional workforce. Former Motorola cellular facility drew from two states;
- Efficient, fast-track permitting;
- Available buildings and improved sites in high visibility locations;
- Arrowhead Industrial Park continues to expand. Phase III is now open, with rail access and special pricing;
- Retail corridors are developing in key areas of the city, including McGuire Road, Route 14 and downtown Harvard. New Wal-Mart SuperCenter opened in 2008;
- Metra commuter rail service connects Harvard to Chicago and the Northwest suburbs;
- $1.8 million Downtown Harvard streetscape project completed Fall 2008 has created a new city center with train service and expanded retail opportunities;
- Quality residential development is attracting families and professionals.
