Category Archives: Economic Development
Village of Forsyth Job Fair at Hickory Point Mall
February 15, 2022 - The Village of Forsyth is holding a job fair at the Hickory Point Mall on February 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The employers present are as follows: Menard's H&R Block Macon Count...
Feb 15, 2022
LISTEN: Nicole Bateman of the Economic Development Corporation
February 11, 2022 - Nicole Bateman of the Economic Development Corporation joined Byers & Co to talk about regional recruiting, recruiting site selectors, virtual experiences, and Decatur's moment...
Feb 11, 2022
Howard G. Buffett Foundation Commits $9 Million To DPS Foundation to Establish FFA Ag Education Center
February 9, 2022 - The DPS Foundation announced a $9 million dollar commitment from the Howard G. Buffett Foundation to build the FFA Agriculture Education Center. This investment in infrastructure, u...
Feb 09, 2022
Millikin student named Fulbright Semifinalist
February 8, 2022 - Angela Arnold, a senior international business major with minors in music and French, has been named a semifinalist for both the U.S. Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA) Prog...
Feb 08, 2022
ADM Releases 2022 Alternative Protein Outlook
February 8, 2022 - ADM, a global leader in nutrition that powers many of the world's top food, beverage, health and wellness brands, today released its alternative protein outlook. The protein outlook...
Feb 08, 2022
LISTEN: Natalie Beck of the Community Foundation
February 8, 2022 - Natalie Beck of the Community Foundation joined Byers & Co to talk about adult scholarships, grants, the Imagination Library, Dani Kater Rubin Fund COVID kits, and Young Leaders...
Feb 08, 2022
Millikin Alum serves as broadcaster for Olympic Games
February 7, 2022 - For many athletes, reaching the Olympics is a dream, the goal and pinnacle of their career. Patrick Kinas, Class of 1992, while a standout tennis player for the Big Blue, never made...
Feb 07, 2022
Three Local Professionals Attain National Certification
January 31, 2022 - Three team members of The Community Foundation of Macon County have earned the Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP) professional designation: Vice President Missy Batman, CEO Nat...
Jan 31, 2022
Caterpillar to supply locomotives to Union Pacific Railroad
January 28, 2022 - Caterpillar Inc. announced today Union Pacific Railroad will purchase 10 battery-electric locomotives from Progress Rail, a Caterpillar Company. The purchase is part of the largest ...
Jan 28, 2022
LISTEN: Rocki Wilkerson of Workforce Investment Solutions
January 28, 2022 - Rocki Wilkerson of Workforce Investment Solutions joined Byers & Co to talk about using an awarded grant to help people get certifications to work in the much needed child care ...
Jan 28, 2022