Southern Illinois Research Park

As the largest employer south of Springfield, SIUC has a long-standing commitment to contributing to the region’s economic development. The University will take that effort to a new level with construction on the first new building in the research park, located on the south side of campus. Construction, set to begin in 2005, will take between nine and 15 months. The park, designed to attract high-tech and knowledge-based companies, is home to the Dunn-Richmond Economic Development Center, which houses a variety of programs, including the Small Business Incubator, Southern Illinois Entrepreneurship Center, Illinois Manufacturing Extension Center, SouthernTECH and the Center for Rural Health and Social Service Development.

Architectural rendering of Southern Illinois Research Park