Category Archives: Economic Development
Nominating Petitions Now Available for Richland's Board of Trustees Election
September 6, 2022 - Nominating petitions for people seeking election to the Richland Community College Board of Trustees are available by appointment or electronically beginning Tuesday, September 6, ...
Sep 06, 2022
Macon County Employment Returns to Pre-Pandemic Numbers
August 31, 2022 - August saw an outstanding month for jobs in Macon County with over 1,000 people entering into the labor force and over 1,000 people gaining employment. Specifically, Local Labor Forc...
Aug 31, 2022
Chamber Breakfast to Hear Park District's Master Plan September 14
August 31, 2022 - The Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce will host a Business Breakfast 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 14 at the Decatur Club. The topic of the event will be the "Decatur ...
Aug 31, 2022
LISTEN: Rocki Wilkerson of Workforce Investment Solutions on Byers & Co.
August 31, 2022 - Rocki Wilkerson of Workforce Investment Solutions joined Byers & Co. to talk about the success of their pre-apprenticeship program, recent graduate placement, and removing barrie...
Aug 31, 2022
Prairieland Service Coordination, Inc. hosts grand opening of Square 1 program
August 29, 2022- Prairieland Service Coordination, Inc. hosted the grand opening of its Square 1 program at its new location, 4857 US Rt 36 E. Decatur, IL. PSCI is an agency that connects people with ...
Aug 29, 2022
Richland Community College Hires New Executive Director of Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging
August 29, 2022 - Richland Community College has hired Jennifer Reichart to be their new Executive Director of Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Belonging (DIEB). Reichart will start in this newly cre...
Aug 29, 2022
Petitions Available for Decatur Mayor and City Council Seats
August 29, 2022 - Petitions for persons interested in running for Mayor of the City of Decatur or one of the three seats on the Decatur City Council up for election in 2023 will be available beginning...
Aug 29, 2022
Deadline Extended for Open DPS Board Seat
August 29, 2022 - The Decatur Public Schools Board of Education extended the deadline to accept rsums from those interested in filling the open seat on the Board. President Dan Oakes stepped down from...
Aug 29, 2022
Decatur Area Arts Council Looking for Holiday Pieces
August 29, 2022 - The Decatur Area Arts Council is accepting applications for artists to sell original art and fine crafts at its annual Holiday Gift Shoppe. The shop will be open from November 11 thr...
Aug 29, 2022
LISTEN: Nicole Bateman of the EDC on Byers & Co.
August 26, 2022 - Nicole Bateman of the Economic Development Corporation joined Byers & Co. to talk about the positive momentum in Decatur and technology progress. Listen to the podcast now!
Aug 26, 2022