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About Us

Batavia continues its more than 175 years of growth and ingenuity in the business world offering businesses of all kinds a home.

A Great Place to Live and Work

Batavia is a city with a strong tradition of progressive industrial, commercial and retail development. Situated 35 miles west of Chicago with close access to the I-88 transportation corridor and served by rail, Batavia serves as the world and North American headquarters of businesses such as Aldi, Inc., Suncast, Flagsource, Wedi, Inc., Cast Aluminum Solutions and the world-class research facility Fermilab.

Community Profile

Community data snapshot, and recent community survey results.

Community Surveys

The City of Batavia frequently asks businesses and citizens for their thoughts about Batavia and the direction the city is taking.

Grant Programs

Economic Development Partners

See the partners in Batavia's Economic Development.

Transportation

Peruse information on local transportation online.

Kirk Road & Fabyan Parkway

Right in between Batavia's very successful industrial park and 1 of 2 bridges across the Fox River in Batavia, this intersection offers a dynamic combination of daytime and evening traffic.

Tax Increment Financing (TIF)

Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Districts are economic development tools that take advantage of increases in property value.

Downtown Redevelopment Properties

The City of Batavia is looking for qualified development partners to redevelop four city-owned downtown properties, including the properties currently housing the Boardwalk Shops, the former Larson-Becker sites, and the former First Baptist Church location.

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