Category Archives: Economic Development
Statewide Unemployment Rate Down, Payroll Jobs Up in January
March 10, 2022 - The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate fell -0.1 percentage point to 5.0 percent, while nonfarm payrolls increased by +8,600 ...
Mar 10, 2022
Cocoday holds grand opening in Hickory Point Mall
March 3, 2022 - Today the Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of Cocoday. The ribbon-cutting was rescheduled from February 17th. Due to inclement weathe...
Mar 03, 2022
Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce attends Chamber Day 2022
March 3, 2022 - The Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce, along with a delegation of business leaders, attended Chamber Day hosted by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce and the Illinois Association of C...
Mar 03, 2022
Millikin University named a Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Scholars
March 3, 2022 - Millikin University is one of the top 10 producers of Fulbright U.S. Scholars for bachelor's institutions for 2021-22. Each year, the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational a...
Mar 03, 2022
Interview Bootcamp connects student teachers with Millikin education alumni
March 3, 2022 - On Feb. 22, more than 40 future educators and nearly a dozen regional school district representatives took part in the Millikin University School of Education's annual Interview Bootca...
Mar 03, 2022
LISTEN: Nicole Bateman of the Economic Development Corporation
February 25, 2022 - Nicole Bateman of the Economic Development Corporation joined Byers & Co to talk about sparking interest in young people, communication surrounding projects in development, and...
Feb 25, 2022
Richland Community College's CTE program
February 22, 2022 - Jess Smithers, director of Agricultural Programs, lays out how you can get your degree with Richland Community College. Make sure to register for the virtual open house on February...
Feb 22, 2022
WATCH: ADM welcomed state FFA leaders to Decatur
February 21, 2022 - State officers from the IL State FFA recently visited ADM to talk with its leaders about how ADM can further foster its relationship with the agriculture leadership organization an...
Feb 21, 2022
Richland Community College's CTE program
February 18, 2022 - John Oliver, Dean at Richland Community College, explores what makes RCC's CTE program unique. Make sure to sign up for the virtual open house on February 23. https://www.youtube.c...
Feb 18, 2022
Richland Community College's CTE program
February 16, 2022 - Mackenzie Larrick, CTE specialist at Richland Community College, helps those interested to prepare for a virtual open house on February 23. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBD2mxx9...
Feb 16, 2022