Category Archives: Economic Development

February 25, 2021 - Governor J.B. Pritzker is announcing 11 million dollars in Rebuild Illinois Grants for economic development projects across the state. The grants are going to projects that will re...

February 23, 2021 - ADM has been recognized by Ethisphere, a global leader in advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the 2021 World's Most Ethical Companies. This marks the s...

In this Episode with CareersDecatur.com, you will meet Josh Reyes. After struggling with addiction for 12 years, Josh entered the treatment program at Crossing Healthcare and not only got his life bac...

February 17, 2021 - Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Wednesday presented a slimmer state budget with no income tax increases. But the budget relies on federal relief from the COVD-19 pandemic, transfe...

February 14, 2021- Taking a leap into a new and better-paying career doesn't mean starting from scratch. You may already have many of the skills needed to jump from waitstaff to welding, or from retai...

February 10, 2021 - Harbor Freight Tools will open its new store in Decatur on Saturday, February 27 at 8 a.m. The Decatur store, located at 1005 W Pershing Road, is the 33rd Harbor Freight Tools stor...

February 2, 2021 - ADM was named one of the world's most admired companies in the food production industry by Fortune Magazine for the 13th year in a row. "We believe in paving the way through good pr...

February 1, 2021 - Having a pipeline of qualified employees at all skill levels is important for economic development efforts and employers alike. Area high schools are a natural source for recruiting...

January 27, 2021 - The Illinois Manufacturers' Association has launched the second annual "Makers Madness" contest, a bracket-style tournament in which voters will decide what product should be named ...

January 21, 2020 - The SBA has opened the Paycheck Protection Program to all participating lenders. Eligible small businesses can apply for a First or Second Draw PPP loan. What's a First Draw PPP Loa...