Jobs & Economy in Schaumburg
Schaumburg's economy runs on a real, genuine corporate-headquarters density and Illinois's largest shopping mall, not a bedroom-suburb commuter economy alone.
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Learn moreA Real Corporate-Headquarters Density
Motorola Solutions, IKEA North America, Zurich North America, Paylocity, and Bectran are all real, currently-headquartered or major-employer-present in Schaumburg, spread across the Woodfield Corporate Center and Prairie Stone Business Park.
Woodfield Mall Anchors a Genuine Retail Economy
Woodfield Mall -- Illinois's largest shopping mall at roughly 2.2 million square feet and about 300 stores -- is a genuine regional employment and retail draw, not merely a local convenience center.
A Real, Diverse Workforce Base
Nearly 5,000 businesses employ more than 80,000 people in Schaumburg, spanning technology, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, and professional services.
Key takeaways
- Motorola Solutions, IKEA North America, Zurich North America, Paylocity, and Bectran anchor a real corporate-headquarters economy.
- Woodfield Mall, Illinois's largest mall, is a genuine regional retail and employment draw.
- Nearly 5,000 businesses employ over 80,000 people across Schaumburg.
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