Category Archives: Community

LISTEN: Rocki Wilkerson of Workforce Investment Solutions
June 15, 2022- Rocki Wilkerson of Workforce Investment Solutions joined Byers & Co to talk about their employment workshops and the services provided in their resource center.
Jun 15, 2022

LISTEN: Dr. Heather O'Hara on Byers & Co
June 15, 2022- Dr. Heather O'Hara of Memorial Occupational Health joined Byers & Co to talk about the vast differences between businesses' needs, navigating the changing requirements, and the vari...
Jun 15, 2022

LISTEN: Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District
June 15, 2022- Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about taking care of their staff in extreme heat, a special night of camping at the zoo, a zoo discount day for d...
Jun 15, 2022

Macon County Casa hosts cupcakes with casa informational night at SugaFix
June 14, 2022- Macon County Casa held an informational night at SugaFix, located on 158 E. William Street in downtown Decatur. The community was invited to attend, support Decatur's newest small busin...
Jun 14, 2022

Canoe Rentals to be Available on Cattail Pond
June 14, 2022 - The Macon County Conservation District is offering canoe rentals on the Cattail Pond at Rock Springs Conservation Area on select Saturdays this summer. The scheduled dates include June...
Jun 14, 2022

Salvation Army celebrates reopening of men's shelter with ribbon cutting
June 14, 2022- The Salvation Army celebrated the reopening of the men's shelter, at the shelter facility. The Salvation Army has been undergoing a remodel, and the pandemic made that process more chal...
Jun 14, 2022

Macon-Piatt Regional Office of Education hosts poverty simulator
June 14, 2022- The Macon-Piatt Regional Office of Education partnered with the University of Illinois Extension to conduct a poverty simulator experience. The event was held at Richland Community Coll...
Jun 14, 2022

Stand Up Against Racism & Transphobia Rally
June 14, 2022- Due to increased violence against the LGBTQIA community in Decatur, a rally has been scheduled for June 17th from 12:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. at the Macon County Courthouse (253 E Wood St, ...
Jun 14, 2022

LISTEN: Natalie Beck & Missy Batman on Byers & Co
June 14, 2022- Natalie Beck, president of the Community Foundation of Macon County and Missy Batman, vice president of the Foundation joined Byers & Co to talk about the lineage of charitable peop...
Jun 14, 2022

LISTEN: US Congressman Rodney Davis on Byers & Co
June 14, 2022- US Congressman Rodney Davis joined Byers & Co to talk about the changes in running campaigns, the gubernatorial race, and his primary race.
Jun 14, 2022