Category Archives: Economic Development
Workforce Investment Solutions announces Illinois Works Grant for Pre-Apprenticeship Program
March 23, 2022 - Today at IBEW Local 146, Workforce Investment Solutions announced that they had submitted and received an Illinois Works Grant for $499,831.55. The grant will go towards the Pre-Appre...
Mar 23, 2022
Farm Progress announces extension to Farm Progress Show Site at Progress City USA
March 23, 2022 - Farm Progress has announced its extended contract with Brush College, LLC., confirming Farm Progress Show's biennial location in Progress City USA at Richland Community College. The c...
Mar 23, 2022
Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce hosts Table for Ten lunch at Debbie's Diner
March 18, 2022 - Today, Debbie's Diner hosted the Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce's monthly Table for Ten lunch. The Table for Ten lunch is a meeting place that gives you a chance to meet, conver...
Mar 18, 2022
Workforce Investment Solutions to provide Pre-Apprenticeship training starting March 24
March 17, 2022 - The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity awarded Workforce Investment Solutions with an "Illinois Works" Grant to offer Pre-Apprenticeship training to adults 18 ye...
Mar 17, 2022
Makers Madness receiving nominations until March 20
March 15, 2022 - The Nomination period is now open for the "Makers Madness" contest hosted by the Illinois Manufacturers' Association, a bracket-style tournament in which voters across the state will ...
Mar 15, 2022
Decatur Rotary Club 180 Awards Community Grants to Seven Non-Profits
March 14, 2022 - Seven local non-profits received a grant from Decatur Rotary Club 180 to be used for programs that benefit local youth. This funding was made possible through the Rotary Community Gra...
Mar 14, 2022
Student delegates bring home awards from Model Illinois Government Simulation
March 14, 2022 - The 2022 Model Illinois Government (MIG) Simulation returned to in-person activity for its 44th year March 3-6 at the Wyndham Springfield City Centre in downtown Springfield, Ill. Eig...
Mar 14, 2022
Conference Center and Hotel to host job fair Tuesday
March 13, 2022 - Polish your resume if you are looking for a job. One of the largest job fairs in the area will be held Tuesday, March 15th at the Decatur Conference Center & Hotel. You can apply ...
Mar 13, 2022 Unemployment, social issues theme. Job fair table with employment applications, resumes ready for potential applicants to register for the event. Window background.
Illinois fracking rules, political climate, holding production back
March 12, 2022 - With the continued rise in energy prices, some see an open door for fracking to begin inIllinois, but any such moves could be a year out because of strict regulations. Mark Denzler, C...
Mar 12, 2022 Three hydro-fracking derricks sitting on a plain.
LISTEN: Nicole Bateman of the EDC
March 11, 2022 - Nicole Bateman of the Economic Development Corporation joined Byers & Co to talk about the impact of Decatur air service, growing technology that allows virtual visits to Decatur ...
Mar 11, 2022