Category Archives: Community

LISTEN: Crossing, United Way and Community Foundation discuss social and emotional support options on Byers & Co
February 23, 2023 - Tanya Andricks and Charmine Robertson-Stoner of Crossing Healthcare, Debbie Bogle of the United Way of Decatur and Mid Illinois and Natalie Beck of the Community Foundation joined ...
Feb 23, 2023

LISTEN: RCC's Career & Technical Education Program on Byers & Co to talk about job re-training
February 23, 2023 - Nick Harper, RCC CTE Program Recruitment Specialist and Brad Curry, RCC Engineering Technology Instructor joined Byers & Co to talk about RCC's variety of options for people ma...
Feb 23, 2023

LISTEN: City Hall Insider Paul Osborne discusses Akorn closure on Byers & Co
February 23, 2023- Former Mayor Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co for the City Hall Insider. Paul and Brian discuss the Akorn closure and it's impact on the community. Listen to the podcast now!
Feb 23, 2023

LISTEN: Workforce Investment's Rocki Wilkerson discusses resources for Akorn employees on Byers & Co
February 23, 2023 - Rocki Wilkerson of Workforce Investment Solutions joined Byers & Co to discuss the help available to workers affected by the Akorn closure. Listen to the podcast now! Workforce...
Feb 23, 2023

LISTEN: Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe discusses the closure of Akorn on Byers & Co
February 23, 2023 - Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers & Co to discuss the situation with Akorn Pharmaceuticals and the resources available from the city to the employees affected. Listen to the...
Feb 23, 2023

LISTEN: Mark Reynolds on Thee Morris Code
February 22, 2023- Mark Reynolds, DPS 61 School Board candidate joined host Dr. Juanita Morris on Thee Morris Code to talk about his candidacy, the importance of literacy, accountability, and advocacy...
Feb 22, 2023

Decatur Area Arts Council celebrates Black classical composers
February 22, 2023- In support of February's "Storytellers" gallery exhibit, the Decatur Area Arts Council celebrated Black classical composers at its Midday Music Concert. Midday Music Concerts are he...
Feb 22, 2023

Millikin opens Spring Job fair to those affected by Akorn closure
February 22, 2023 - Millikin University has announced they are invited those workers directly affected by layoffs at Akorn Pharmaceuticals to take part in the University's Spring 2023 Career Fair. The...
Feb 22, 2023

LISTEN: Crossing Healthcare talks campus partnerships and training on Byers & Co
February 22, 2023 - Tanya Andricks, Michelle Senger, and Eternity Jeffro of Crossing Healthcare joined Byers & Co to talk about the intentionally supportive culture of their campus and partnership...
Feb 22, 2023

Resources available to those affected by Akorn
For a complete list of resources, click HERE. If you are an employer looking to hire right now, please email Lindsayromano@neuhoffmedia.com and they will be added to the resource page. February 22, 20...
Feb 22, 2023