Category Archives: Economic Development
Decatur ranked 10th in the nation for manufacturing hubs and 9th for industrial parks
July 28, 2021 - Business Facilities' 17th Annual Metro Rankings Report recognizes Decatur with two Top 10 Rankings: 10th for Top Manufacturing Hubs and the Decatur Commerce Park ranked 9th in the Indu...
Jul 28, 2021
Kroger hiring campaign aims to fill 150 job vacancies
July 20, 2021 - Kroger announced its latest campaign to add to the Kroger family across central Illinois. This week, Kroger Central Division is ready to welcome applicants for 150 openings in all depa...
Jul 20, 2021
WATCH: Ag Camp with the Dwayne Andreas Ag Academy, Sponsored by ADM
July 15, 2021 - 7th and 8th-grade students at the Ag Camp with the Andreas Ag Academy learned about food sciences with mentors from ADM yesterday, where they did experiments and learned about the prod...
Jul 15, 2021
State Treasurer announces grant eligibility for small non-profits
July 13, 2021 - Small non-profit organizations in Illinois that assist individuals with food, housing, workforce, and economic development are eligible for a grant of up to $20,000 each, Illinois Stat...
Jul 13, 2021
Tate & Lyle Sells Controlling Stake of North American and Latin American Businesses to KPS
July 12, 2021- KPS Capital Partners, LP announced that it has entered into a definitive purchase agreement with Tate & Lyle PLC to acquire a controlling stake in its Primary Products business in N...
Jul 13, 2021
WATCH: Careers Decatur - Episode 7 - ADM
NowDecatur and Careersdecatur.com visit with Heidi Oswald, Plant Superintendent, East Plant at ADM at jobs available right now at ADM. Watch the video now! https://youtu.be/wM8i3fNePkQ
Jul 08, 2021
AgCafe focuses on the importance of consumer trends, gut health
June 16, 2021 - Today, the Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted an AgCafe at the Beach House. The AgCafe featured Natalya Bright and Chris Olsen of Tate & Lyle. The keynote speaker, Natalya...
Jun 16, 2021
Community Foundation of Macon County announces grants from the CommunityWorks Endowed Fund
June 1, 2021 - Nine local nonprofit organizations have been selected to receive a total of $234,000 in grants from the CommunityWorks Endowed Fund established at The Community Foundation of Macon Coun...
Jun 01, 2021
WATCH: CareersDecatur Episode 6- T/CCI
May 12, 2021 - In this Episode with CareersDecatur.com, you will meet Kara Demirjian Huss, Vice President and Global Marketing Director, and Kristie Danko, HR Manager of T/CCI Manufacturing in Decatur...
May 12, 2021
WATCH: Train for a new career while keeping your unemployment benefits
May 7, 2021 -Want to know how to train for a new career WHILE STILL receiving your unemployment benefits? IDES, Decatur Illinois WorkNet Center, Richland Community College, United Way of Decatur &...
May 07, 2021