Category Archives: Economic Development
Millikin's School of Music announces new conducting, teaching appointments
August 9, 2022 - Millikin University School of Music Director Brian Justison announced on August 9 that Dr. Benjamin Hawkinson has been named director of choral activities at Millikin. Currently assis...
Aug 09, 2022
City to Issue Ambulance Licenses for Decatur Soon
August 8, 2022 - The City of Decatur is nearing its decision on what companies will receive a license to operate ambulance services in Decatur. While the City only has the authority to issue a license...
Aug 08, 2022
ADM and Benson Hill Partner to Scale Innovative Ultra-High Protein Soy for North American Food Ingredient Markets
August 8, 2022 - ADM, a global leader in alternative protein and nutrition products and solutions, and Benson Hill, Inc., a food tech company unlocking the natural genetic diversity of plants, today a...
Aug 08, 2022
LISTEN: Gary Schoeniger, co-author of Who Owns the Ice House joins Thee Morris Code
July 27, 2022- Gary Schoeniger, Advanced Thought Leader in Understanding an Entrepreneurial Mindset & co-author of Who Owns the Ice House joined co-hosts Dr. Juanita Morris & Dr. Jeremy Morris...
Aug 08, 2022
Last Chance to Register for Crossing Healthcare Volunteer Opportunities at Garden Party
August 4, 2022 - In 2021 a partnership between Crossing Healthcare and University of Illinois Extension yielded 3,534 pounds of produce, which was distributed to prescription produce patients. These p...
Aug 04, 2022
Decatur Invites Contractors to Apply for Home Rehabilitation Projects
August 4, 2022 - The City of Decatur is inviting contractors to apply for hundreds of home rehabilitation projects as part of a multi-million-dollar neighborhood revitalization initiative. The City la...
Aug 04, 2022
The Illinois Manufacturers' Association launches "Manufacturing Matters" Tour
August 3, 2022- The Illinois Manufacturers' Association launched the statewide "Manufacturing Matters" Tour to highlight economic impact of manufacturing in Illinois. IMA announced the tour during a p...
Aug 03, 2022
Auditions Soon Approaching for "Something Rotten"
August 2, 2022 - Theatre 7, Decatur's community theatre, is hosting open auditions for the musical comedy "Something Rotten." Auditions will be held on August 8 and 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the Theatre 7 Hea...
Aug 02, 2022
Public Relations Course Taught by Brian Byers Available August 10
August 1, 2022 - A Public Relations course will be available on August 10, thanks to the Community Foundation of Macon County, for those learning the basics of PR. This two-and-a-half-hour course is d...
Aug 01, 2022
Commerce Park Ranked Ninth in the Nation for Top Industrial Parks
July 29, 2022 - Decatur, Illinois' Commerce Park was recently ranked ninth in the nation in Business Facilities' 18th Annual 2022 Metro Rankings Report for Top Industrial Parks. Business Facilities ma...
Jul 29, 2022