Growing Jobs, Small Businesses & Our Economy
JB believes that the keys to a strong economy are increasing wages, supporting small businesses, and creating jobs in every corner of the state. Entrepreneurs create new opportunities for everyone, and JB is focused on creating a business environment that values their innovative spirit.
New Economy
Making Illinois the national leader in the fastest growing and best paying industries in America
Investments
Launched the bipartisan Rebuild Illinois plan, the largest infrastructure program in state history, to rebuild roads, bridges and schools while creating and supporting hundreds of thousands of good-paying jobs
Removing Barriers
Cut taxes for 400,000 small businesses and streamlined permitting for faster and more efficient business creation
Outpacing Other States
Took Illinois up from 30th to 12th on CNBC’s Top States for Business list, and made Illinois 2nd in the nation for corporate expansions and relocations.
Accelerating Startups
Invested in business accelerators across the state focused on Illinois’ innovation economy.
Small Business Growth
Led the Midwest in business attraction and expansion and ranked among the highest in the midwest for new business creation
Supported over 41,000 small business owners through Small Business Development Centers, including revitalizing Centers closed by the prior Republican governor
- Secured a $1.5 billion investment from Rivian in Central Illinois, which is projected to create over 550 jobs
- Implemented business incentive programs to help double private investment in Illinois and create and retain tens of thousands of jobs
- Achieved record-high non-farm payrolls
Endorsements
The Chicago Federation of Labor, Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council, Painters District Council No. 14, and IUOE Local 150 have endorsed JB Pritzker in 2026.
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