New Markets Tax Credit Coalition

Walgreens Distribution Center

Investment

  • NMTC Amount: $7,000,000
  • Total Project Cost: $7,000,000

IMPACT

  • 90 FTE jobs
  • 500,000 sq. ft. of real estate

Investor

Project Description

Finances equipment and related operational improvements to modernize a 500,000 sq. ft. existing Walgreens.com distribution center. About 90% of the existing and new jobs are accessible to individuals without post-high school education.

MAP

Address: 28 Gateway Commerce Center Drive West, Edwardsville, IL 62025

Census Tract: 17119401903

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