University Park

Welcome!

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has had an enormous impact on the growth and development of Southwestern Illinois which includes the Illinois portion of the St. Louis metropolitan area. Now more than ever, the University’s leadership is engaged and collaborating with regional partners to address the economic development challenges facing the region. 

The University has significant resources to support the region’s economic development needs. Faculty and administrators are a valuable source of expertise for individual businesses, industry groups and associations. University-based  units, including the Small Business Development Center, Entrepreneurship Center, Southwestern Illinois Advanced Manufacturing Center, International Trade Center and the National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center provide direct economic development services to a wide range of business and industry. The 13,500 SIUE student body provides an excellent source of skilled workers and applied researchers.

University Park SIUE, Inc. is a 330-acre technology park providing a unique opportunity for private sector emerging industries and businesses to enhance their competitive positions through beneficial relationships with SIUE. University Park is the perfect place for technology driven businesses interested in locating to an environment that is supportive, invigorating and stimulating.

Please explore this site and contact me to schedule your personal and confidential conversation about what a location in University Park can do for you and your company.

James Pennekamp
Special Assistant to the Chancellor for Regional Economic Development and Executive Director University Park SIUE, Inc.