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Look around Effingham and you will see businesses growing. New hotels and restaurants, just-in-time manufacturers, an expanding hospital and medical community plus local and national retailers are popping up all over town.

For several years, Effingham has been named one of the best small towns in America for business by Site Selection magazine. The publication bases its rankings on new and expanding corporate facilities in the nation’s small towns.

Much of the success is credited to proactive business and city leaders who welcome new employers to Effingham. An entrepreneurial attitude is widely adopted by local business leaders and has resulted in a number of significant success stories. In addition, high productivity and a solid work ethic make the Effingham area workforce desirable partners in local operations.

With fully developed and growing business parks located on each edge of town, it’s no wonder Effingham is recognized for its friendly economic environment. The special Tax Increment Financing districts, Enterprise Zone and Foreign Trade Zone offer many benefits to businesses and industry. City, county and state government officials actively support businesses that wish to locate or expand here.

Because Effingham serves as a regional hub for a significant population, retail sales are far greater than the city’s size would suggest. The medical community also benefits from the broad influx of people seeking services in Effingham, resulting in world-renowned specialists locating in the community.

Community leaders have looked to the future of Effingham by preparing important necessities such as superior water supplies and expanded sewage treatment facilities. Future growth is an utmost priority, as evidenced by the extensive street and infrastructure development being completed to serve an expanding community into the next generation.

Effingham is a dynamic and visionary community with a bright future. Business is booming and the city has all of the right ingredients to continue the economic and industrial success it has come to enjoy.