Manufacturing’s total contribution to the Northwest Illinois economy (GDP) in 2016 was over $2.6 billion; 36.4% of the total GDP of the Region. This infographic summarizes the contribution of manufacturing to the Northwest Illinois economy. The analysis was created by the the Center for Governmental Studies at Northern Illinois University in cooperation with the Whiteside County Department of Economic Development.

1. Source: CGS analysis of data generated by IMPLAN, 2016.
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Economic Development
Economic Impact Categories
DIRECT
Jobs,wagesandoutputsourceddirectly
to themanufacturingsector
INDIRECT
Impactof themanufacturingsector’s
suppliersandvendors
INDUCED
Impactof manufacturingemployee’s
householdspendingontheeconomy
TOTAL
Sumof direct,indirectandinducedimpacts
+
+
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Made in Northwest Illinois
The Economic Contribution of Manufacturing
Northwest Illinois Manufacturing Operations (2016)
INDUCED
INDIRECT
DIRECT
TOTAL
Employment
Impacts
Labor Income
Impacts
Output (Sales)
Impacts
3,982
6,424
12,529
22,936
INDIRECT
DIRECT
TOTAL
$259.3 M
$842.5 M
$1.2 B
INDUCED
INDIRECT
DIRECT
TOTAL
$464.5M
$932.4 M
$6,771.4 M
$8.2 B
INDUCED
$119.2 M
$490.1 M
INDIRECT
6.7%
INDUCED
3.5%
$258.5 M
Manufacturing is a
fundamental component of
the Northwest Illinois
economy. It accounts for
26.1% of the Region’s GDP
and 13.7% of total
employment.
In addition, these
companies spend of
millions of dollars on goods
and services from local
suppliers, which in turn
supports additional jobs
and business sales.
Manufacturers also spend
millions of dollars on the
wages and benefits of their
employees. These workers,
as well as the employees of
related suppliers, spend
money for food, housing,
ransportation, healthcare,
entertainment, and other
consumer goods in their
communities.
DIRECT
26.1%
$1,907.1 M
Manufacturing’s total contribution to the Northwest
Illinois economy (GDP) in 2016 was over $2.6 billion;
36.4% of the total GDP of the Region.
Manufacturing’s total contribution to the Northwest
Illinois economy (GDP) in 2016 was over $2.6 billion;
36.4% of the total GDP of the Region.

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Made in Northwest Illinois
The Economic Contribution of Manufacturing
Whiteside County
Economic Development
For More Information Contact
Gary Camarano
Economic Development Director
Whiteside County, Illinois
200 East Knox Street
Morrison, IL 61270-2809
815.772.5247
gcamarano@whiteside.org
Methodology
This analysis was done in cooperation with the Whiteside County Department of Economic Development and was based on five counties in
Northwest Illinois (Bureau, Carroll, Lee, Ogle and Whiteside). The impacts were calculated using IMPLAN, a popular Input-Output statistical model.
The direct employment and other figures for manufacturing sector were derived from the 2016 IMPLAN model, as were the indirect
(business-to-business spending) and induced (household spending of employees) impacts. The model was adjusted to eliminate double counting in
the estimates of indirect and induced effects. As is the case with all econometric models, there are certain limitations that should be considered
when reviewing results. For more information, contact Brian Harger at the NIU Center for Governmental Studies (815.753.0934 or bharger@niu.edu).
The Multiplier Effect
For every 100 jobs created or
retained by Northwest Illinois
manufacturers…
… another 83 jobs are
supported in other industries
like healthcare,
transportation, financial and
business services and
wholesale and retail trade.
1.83
Leading Manufacturing Sectors (2016)
Description
Electrical Equipment, Appliances, and Components
Machinery
Fabricated Metal Products
Food Processing
Primary Metals
Printing and Related Support Activities
Transportation Equipment
Jobs
1,269
2,710
2,974
2,105
362
312
874
LQ*
7.2
5.5
4.5
2.9
2.1
1.5
1.2
Recent Investments
* The location quotient (LQ) provides a simple measure to compare the importance of an industry in a
region. It is the ratio of the percentage of total employment in an industry in the region compared to
that same percentage nationally. A location quotient of 1.0 indicates that the regional industry
concentration is identical to that of the U.S. LQ’s higher than 1.0 are an indication that the industry
presence is relatively stronger in the region than the national average.
Source: CGS analysis of data generated by EMSI, 2016.
Halo Branded Solutions (2017)
Project: New HQ
Jobs: 260 Retained; 250 New
Investment: $17.5 Million
Wahl Clipper Corporation (2014)
Project: New HQ
Jobs: 114 Retained; 936 New
Investment: $12.9 Million
Metform (2012)
Project: Facility Expansion
Jobs: 340 Retained; 60 New
Investment: $35.4 Million
Source: Whiteside County Department of Economic
Development.