The Greater Sterling Development Corporation is a private, non-profit corporation, whose goal is to grow, retain, expand, and attract business and industry to Sterling, Illinois. We work closely with the City of Sterling and the Sterling Chamber of Commerce to best assist business and industrial development. If we can help you in your business endeavor, please contact us at: 1741 Industrial Drive Sterling, Illinois 61081 (815) 625-5255 hsotelo@sterlingdevelopment.org

Why Choose Sterling? We're a city of 15,596 within an immediate area that has 35,000 people. The City offers the ease of living in a smaller city, yet provides easy access to the Chicago, Quad Cities, and Rockford areas. New industrial clients have been very pleased with their decisions to locate here. Not only do they have easy access to several markets and transportation, but employers have found a solid labor pool from which to choose. Sterling has been a city of hard working people, deeply rooted in local industry sine 1857.  Originally home to a few mills powered by the river, the industrial base grew with the country and the City of Sterling soon became the Hardware Capital of the World.  Today, much of that history is still with us, but the City has matured and diversified.  The community is now a strong blend of industry, commercial and retail business and residential areas.  In fact, Sterling has become a regional hub. You will find a friendly business environment in Sterling, as well as a pleasant living experience. Sterling has excellent schools, both public and parochial, and has numerous cultural events within the area. The Rock River provides plenty of summertime fun for the boater, skier or fisherman.  There are five golf courses in the immediate area, one of which is operated by Sterling's award winning park district.  The Sterling Park District also operates a marina and indoor fitness centers.  If it's not here, the great thing about Sterling is that you can always drive just an hour or two at the most in any direction to find what you need.  Whether it be professional sports, downhill skiing, Michigan Avenue shopping, riverboat gambling or cruising, major concerts, state parks, or whatever else you seek, Sterling's a great place to be - in the quiet center of it all!  Please explore the rest of our site for further information. If you have any further questions, email us, or call us at (815) 625-5255.