JJK Food, Agriculture & Nutrition Innovation Center

East Saint Louis,
IL
(2024)

JJK Food, Agriculture & Nutrition Innovation Center

Manufacturing

A food manufacturing facility increased local production and added jobs in East Saint Louis, IL

Investment

NMTC Amount: $12,000,000
Total Project Cost: $23,500,000

IMPACT

48 FTE jobs
26 construction jobs
28 jobs created and 20 jobs retained
30,000 sq. ft. of real estate

CDEs

Heartland Regional Investment Fund

Investor

US Bank

Project Description

the project is Phase 1 of the development of an urban campus center focused on agricultural production, research and education in East St.Louis, IL.Additionally, it will include office space, research labs and indoor agricultural production.This project is a partnership between major non profits. the project, funded by a $12 million NMTC, will be the creation of the JJK Food, Agriculture & Nutrition Innovation Center, a 30,000 sq. ft. facility destined to become a beacon of STEAM and agricultural learning for K-12 students and their families.With classrooms, gardens and a commercial kitchen, the JJK FAN Center will provide educational opportunities for an estimated 15,000 persons and their families annually.

MAP

Address: 101 Jackie Joyner Kersee Circle, East Saint Louis, IL 62204

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