Category Archives: Economic Development

August 16, 2022 - Nicole Bateman of the Economic Development Corporation and Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe joined Byers & Co to talk about the water supply deal and the announcement of ADM's expansion a...

August 16, 2022 - LG Chem and ADM have launched two joint ventures for U.S. production of lactic acid and polylactic acid in a new facility planned for Decatur. The first joint venture, GreenWise Lact...

August 15, 2022 - The Decatur Public Schools Board of Education is now accepting rsums from those interested in filling the seat on the Board that will become open when President Dan Oakes steps down ...

August 15, 2022 - The Partners of HSHS St. Mary's Hospital are happy to announce the election of new officers for the coming year. The new officers are as follows: President - Mary Jean Bauer 1st Vice...

August 15, 2022 - The transition to a new EMS provider for Decatur and Macon County is underway. After careful consideration and a thorough review process, the City of Decatur has chosen to issue Abbo...

August 15, 2022 - Staley Credit Union announced the promotions of Cindy Anderson, Rodney Weeks, and Julie Croslow. Cindy Anderson With over 20 years of experience at Staley CU, Cindy has been promoted...

August 12, 2022 - Mark Denzler of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association joined Byers and Co to talk about going to Washington DC with Illinois businesses and the governor in support of the CHIPS and...

August 11, 2022 - The City of Decatur swore in four new police patrol officers on Thursday, August 11. The four officers were Alexzander Kater, Tia Kuenzel, Brianna Lockwood, and Jonathan Welton. Alon...

August 10, 2022 - U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (IL-13) announced that Decatur and Springfield have received a combined $22.7M in federal grant funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Fede...

August 9, 2022 - Decatur Public Schools Board of Education President Dan Oakes is stepping down from his position on the Board, after serving seven terms in office. President Oakes informed the Board ...