Category Archives: Economic Development
Richland's Carrie Barrick chosen as part of national council for workforce education
October 28, 2021 - Carrie Barrick, Coordinator of Career Program Support at Richland Community College, was recently chosen for the National Council for Workforce Education's New Workforce Professiona...
Oct 28, 2021
LISTEN: Rocki Wilkerson of Workforce Investment Solutions
October 27, 2021 - Rocki Wilkerson of Workforce Investment Solutions joined Byers & Co to talk about a $250K grant received for their Youth to Career Pathways program, apprenticeship opportunities...
Oct 27, 2021
LISTEN: Nicole Bateman of the Decatur Economic Development Corporation
October 22, 2021 - Nicole Bateman of the Economic Development Corporation joined Byers & Co to talk about manufacturing week that showcased manufacturing marvels in Macon County.
Oct 22, 2021
Richland Community College Remains a Critical Piece to Regional Economy and Source for Job Creation According to New Study
Richland Community College continues to help drive the Decatur area economy and train a skilled workforce for critical industries throughout Illinois according to a new statewide report analyzing the ...
Oct 04, 2021
The Atkins Group announces construction of Cardinal Warehouse in Decatur
September 10, 2021 - The Economic Development Corporation of Decatur and Macon County (EDC) and the city of Decatur joins The Atkins Group to announce the construction of a warehouse and distribution ...
Sep 10, 2021
LISTEN: Nicole Bateman, Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe and Kevin Greenfield
September 10, 2021 - Nicole Bateman, Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe, and Kevin Greenfield joined Byers & Co to talk about the announcement of a new 635,000 sq ft. logistics facility being built in Decatu...
Sep 10, 2021
WATCH: #HOT25- The 2021 Farm Progress Show
September 2, 2021 - The NowDecatur Team is bringing you all the sights from the 2021 Farm Progress Show in Decatur! Check out the video now, presented by Neuhoff Media and driven by the Bob Brady Grou...
Sep 02, 2021
WATCH: ADM at Farm Progress 2021
September 1, 2021 - NowDecatur takes a closer look at the ADM exhibit at the Farm Progress Show and its emphasis on how the company is reducing its footprint in four key areas: water, waste, energy, a...
Sep 01, 2021
Economic Development Corporation of Decatur & Macon County offering B2B Grant technical assistance
August 31, 2021 - Tomorrow, the EDC office will be holding technical assistance for the Back to Business (B2B) grant program. During this time, their staff can help answer any questions about the gran...
Aug 31, 2021
LISTEN: EDC offering assistance for Back to Business Grants
August 13, 2021 - Governor JB Pritzker has announced the Back to Business (B2B) grant program that has set forth $250 million for businesses that have experienced losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic t...
Aug 13, 2021