Category Archives: Economic Development
Richland Community College Spring 2022 Non-Credit Classes Now Available
Richland Community College is offering a variety of noncredit courses this spring, virtually or in-person, that are career-enhancing, personally enriching, or just fun for the whole family. Please vie...
Jan 05, 2022
LISTEN: The City Hall Insider with Paul Osborne
December 30, 2021- Paul Osborne joined Byers & Co to talk to guest host Kevin Breheny about the impact of Decatur Legend, Tom McNamara; and his time as mayor.
Dec 30, 2021
Applications Open Jan. 14 for CommunityWorks Nonprofit Grant Awards
December 26, 2021 - Beginning Jan. 14, 2022, The Community Foundation of Macon County (CFMC) is accepting online applications from Macon County nonprofit organizations seeking grant awards from the Co...
Dec 27, 2021
LISTEN: Scott Wrighton
December 27, 2021- Scott Wrighton, Decatur city manager, joined Byers & Co to talk to guest host Kevin Breheny about the city's economic development with regional cooperation, creation of local jo...
Dec 27, 2021
LISTEN: Joe Riley & Josh Sapp
December 27, 2021- Joe Riley, of LIUNA 159 & Josh Sapp, of IBEW 146, joined Byers & Co, to talk to guest host Kevin Breheny about the push for American-made products.
Dec 27, 2021
LISTEN: Natalie Beck of the Community Foundation
December 21, 2021 - Natalie Beck of the Community Foundation joined Byers & Co to talk about how they help charitable organizations, having fun while giving, year end donations, and keeping safe i...
Dec 21, 2021
Governor Pritzker announces $45 million in Restore, Reinvest, and Renew program funding
December 15, 2021 - Governor JB Pritzker and Lt. Governor Julianna Stratton today announced $45 million in Restore, Reinvest, and Renew (R3) program funding to support community organizations that ser...
Dec 15, 2021
WATCH: Decatur Blueprint: Small Business, Big Ideas
Find out more about our great friends and partners at Decatur Blueprint! They are a small business that facilitates big ideas, a one-stop provider for all of your printing & graphics communication...
Dec 14, 2021
LISTEN: Nicole Bateman of the Economic Development Corporation
December 8, 2021 - Nicole Bateman of the Economic Development Corporation talks about the changes surrounding site selection for businesses, local programs for young people aimed and stimulating the w...
Dec 08, 2021
WSOY Community Food Drive Celebrates Final Food Drive with $1.5 Million In Grants to Local Food Banks
November 30, 2021 - WSOY and our community partners, ADM, First Mid Bank and Trust/First Mid Insurance Group, Skeff Distributing, Jones & Thomas/JTnet, Decatur Back & Neck Center, Tickets N Tr...
Nov 30, 2021