Stephenson County boasts an expanse of rural beauty and diverse innovation.
In Stephenson County, there is a time for work and a time for play - and our residents know how to do both well! In one of the most beautiful parts of Illinois, Stephenson County promotes small-town pride and patronage to support businesses of all types and sizes.
Our picturesque spaces are filled with rolling hills, outdoor bicycle and hiking trails, great people and memorable experiences. Our communities are comprised of vibrant, forward-looking individuals who embrace ingenuity and champion innovative ideas.
Working in Stephenson County offers a number of options in established professional settings, trade environments or can nurture your entrepreneurial dreams.
Most of all, we value collaboration. Freeport and Stephenson County have a history of agility and creativity. Building on the strengths of our existing economic sectors and foresight of public leadership, the Greater Freeport Partnership was formed to create a one-stop agency for all economic progress and activities