Granite City
Located at the center of the St. Louis metropolitan area and in the heart of the United States, Granite City’s location is a major boon to businesses and residents alike. However, that is not all there is to offer. There’s a well-trained workforce, a business-friendly atmosphere, strong infrastructure including multiple rail lines, a stellar port district on the Mississippi River, easy access to four major interstates (going in all directions) and is less than 25 minutes away from Lambert International Airport in St. Louis.
Civic Park Concert Series 2023 Dates
The Flag display you see at Civic Park represents the rich and diverse heritage of Granite City.
During the year several events are held at Civic Park in Downtown Granite City. You’re sure to find activities going on each Halloween and Christmas season. The route for the annual Christmas Parade starts just a few blocks away. We are so excited to say that February 26th of 2022 marks the FIRST Granite City – Mardi Gras Parade and Block Party at Civic Park. This event was put together by the Granite City Forward Alliance. The goal of this group of young individuals states, “The mission of Granite City Forward Alliance is to establish and maintain a community that encourages and promotes civic pride, economic development, and aesthetic revival.”.
During the summer from June until October, look out for the Granite City’s Civic Park Concert Series. Performances are every Wednesday from 6:30pm – 8:30pm!
Also found in the downtown area is the Granite City Cinema. The first movie theater complex since the closing of the theater on Nameoki Road and the Washington Theater in 1975.
The City of Granite City ensures that the climate for business is inviting. The City implements good government practices toward businesses while creating specific economic development programs. The City also maintains a healthy and safe environment, and an up-to-date and well-maintained infrastructure. These are all part of the mix that makes Granite City business-friendly by being a great place to live.
Good government practices can help businesses become more successful. The City of Granite City has concentrated on improving its business assistance programs, cutting costs and changing policies to become more business friendly. The City has saved businesses valuable time by reducing permit processing time, improving customer service, and cutting red tape, and the City has simplified processing and cost requirements, reduced fees, and modified City codes to provide businesses with regulatory relief.
The City of Granite City ensures that the climate for business is inviting. The City implements good government practices toward businesses while creating specific economic development programs. The City also maintains a healthy and safe environment, and an up-to-date and well-maintained infrastructure. These are all part of the mix that makes Granite City business-friendly by being a great place to live.
Good government practices can help businesses become more successful. The City of Granite City has concentrated on improving its business assistance programs, cutting costs and changing policies to become more business friendly. The City has saved businesses valuable time by reducing permit processing time, improving customer service, and cutting red tape, and the City has simplified processing and cost requirements, reduced fees, and modified City codes to provide businesses with regulatory relief.
The quality of life in this community is strong no matter how you sum it up. Whether it is our below average crime rate, low cost of living or access to world-class arts and entertainment venues in the St. Louis metropolitan area, our community has much to offer our residents. Plus, just a short drive away from our community are some of the most serene lakes in Illinois and some of the nicest state parks in the Midwest.
Not only is Granite City located in the center of the St. Louis Metropolitan Area, but it is also located in the heart of America as well. Greater than 1/3 of the United States’ population lives within 500 miles of our town. Moreover, a full 90% of both the population and the GDP production of North America live within 1,500 miles of our borders.
To learn more about Granite City, visit
http://www.granitecity.illinois.gov
To learn more about Historic Lincoln Place in Granite City, visit
https://lincolnplaceheritage.wordpress.com/
To learn more about Granite City, visit
http://www.granitecity.illinois.gov
To learn more about Historic Lincoln Place in Granite City, visit
https://lincolnplaceheritage.wordpress.com/