Category Archives: Economic Development
Rep. Budzinski introduces bill to support apprenticeship & pre-apprenticeship programs
March 14, 2023 -U.S. Representatives Nikki Budzinski and co-sponsors have introduced a bill they say will address the job skills gap by supporting apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs. The L...
Mar 14, 2023
Illinois Payroll Jobs Up, Unemployment Rate Down in January
March 13, 2023 - The Illinois Department of Employment Security announced that the unemployment rate fell -0.1 percentage point to 4.5 percent, while nonfarm payrolls increased by +14,300 in January, ...
Mar 13, 2023
LISTEN: ADM announces $700k contribution in 2023 for local non-profits and education programs
March 8, 2023 - ADM has announced a $700,000 contribution in support of Decatur-area nonprofit organizations and education programs for 2023. This year, close to 30 nonprofit organizations and schools...
Mar 08, 2023
ADM and Richland highlight paid trainee program
March 6, 2023 - ADM, in Partnership with Richland Community College, hosted an open house and tour for it's Process Technician Trainee program. ADM and Richland Community College are offering a 28-wee...
Mar 06, 2023
State to host Job fair Wednesday in Decatur
March 6, 2023 - Interested in landing a state job? The Illinois Department of Central Management Services is hosting a statewide career fair Wednesday. "There are hundreds of jobs available across the...
Mar 06, 2023 Unemployment, social issues theme. Job fair table with employment applications, resumes ready for potential applicants to register for the event. Window background.
IL Product Expo returns this weekend in Springfield
March 1, 2023 - The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) will host the 24th Illinois Product Expo, on March 4th and 5th in the Orr Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds. The Illinois Product...
Mar 01, 2023
Several Decatur companies vie to have coolest product in Illinois
February 27, 2023- The initial round of voting is now open in the Illinois Manufacturers' Association's (IMA) fourth annual "Makers Madness" contest, a bracket-style tournament in which the public wil...
Feb 27, 2023
ADM to host career fair for displaced Akron employees
February 27, 2023 - ADM is hosting a career fair for displaced AKORN employees on Tuesday, Feb. 28, at Workforce Investment Solutions in Decatur, Ill., from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. ADM says that they have op...
Feb 27, 2023
LISTEN: Carmen Rivera on Fuego
February 24, 2023- Carmen Rivera, Chico board member & former Akorn Pharmaceuticals' leadership member joined co-hosts Dr. Isaac Zuniga & Rebekah Zuniga on Fuego to talk about the company's su...
Feb 24, 2023
LISTEN: Comptroller Susana Mendoza discusses state credit rating on Byers & Co
February 24, 2023 - Il Comptroller Susana Mendoza joined Byers & Co to discuss the States recent credit rating upgrade. The State of Illinois has received a total of 7 credit rating upgrades from ...
Feb 24, 2023