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Centralia Today
By the People, for the People
Centralia Unveils Interactive Economic Development Map
New tool helps businesses identify local incentives and opportunities.
Published on Feb. 10, 2026
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The City of Centralia has launched an interactive map on its website to help prospective business owners identify available incentives and development opportunities within the city. The map showcases Centralia's TIF districts, the Greater Centralia Enterprise Zone, and the Opportunity Zone, providing details on the incentives offered in each area.
Why it matters
This new interactive map is expected to make it easier for businesses to navigate Centralia's economic development landscape and take advantage of the various incentives and programs the city offers to attract new investment and growth.
The details
The map was created by the South Central Illinois Regional Planning and Development Commission and will allow users to easily access information about Centralia's different development zones and the specific incentives available in each area. Economic Development Director Rob Jackson says the map will be a valuable tool for both new investors and existing businesses looking to expand or relocate within the city.
- The map was created in October 2025 and launched on the city website in February 2026.
- The city council approved the map's creation at their meeting on Monday, February 10, 2026.
The players
Rob Jackson
Economic Development Director for the City of Centralia.
Luke Easton
Employee of the South Central Illinois Regional Planning and Development Commission who created the interactive economic development map for Centralia.
City of Centralia
The local government of Centralia, Illinois that commissioned the creation of the new interactive economic development map.
What they’re saying
“The map will make things so much easier for everyone. It's simple clicks, it's laid out really well, and it's simple to use. It's going to be a great tool for anyone looking to do business or anyone internally here… It's multilayered, so you'll be able to see everything the city has to offer as far as our incentives go right off the bat.”
— Rob Jackson, Economic Development Director (southernillinoisnow.com)
What’s next
The city council is expected to receive an engineering report related to the new economic development map at their next meeting.
The takeaway
Centralia's new interactive economic development map demonstrates the city's commitment to supporting local businesses and attracting new investment through clear communication of the various incentives and opportunities available within the community.
