Business Forecast Breakfast 2026

The City of Edwardsville, Illinois held its 2026 Business Forecast Breakfast on April 20, 2026, focusing on economic development, new business openings, infrastructure projects, and community enhancements. Key procurement-related highlights included over $85 million in construction investments in 2025, a $4.89 million infrastructure upgrade funded partly by a $2.87 million federal grant for downtown streetscape and water main improvements, and a $21.24 million federal RAISE grant supporting road reconstruction and pedestrian safety projects. The city also purchased and redeveloped properties to increase public parking and green spaces, including a $160,000 grant-supported land acquisition for a green corridor. Additionally, the Glen Ed Pantry announced a capital campaign for a new 9,000 square foot facility with design and build support from Fun Construction. The meeting also featured updates on Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's growth, workforce alignment, and community engagement initiatives. No formal votes or contract awards were detailed, but multiple capital improvement projects and grant-funded procurements were discussed, indicating ongoing and planned procurement activities in construction, infrastructure, and community facility development.