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Lucida reports active commercial interest in Lee County; data centers, food manufacturing and SAF projects highlighted
Summary
Tom Demmer of Lucida told the Lee County Board the county is seeing active interest in logistics, food manufacturing, sustainable aviation fuel and data-center projects; three local sites received 'vetted site' status from the state program.
LEE COUNTY — Tom Demmer of Lucida delivered a quarterly economic development update to the Lee County Board, describing active inquiries across logistics, food manufacturing, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), green hydrogen and data-center sectors.
Demmer told the board that global trade uncertainty has paused some logistics projects but that several food-manufacturing prospects are active, with site visits in Rochelle and Dixon. He said one large food project and two midsize projects are under discussion. Demmer also said Lucida has had interest from chemical producers, sustainable aviation fuel and green hydrogen companies; he said proximity to a local…
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