Category Archives: Economic Development
City and community organizations partner for new transitional housing project
July 18, 2023 - A new partnership between the City of Decatur, Land of Lincoln Credit Union, Richland Community College and the Empowerment Opportunity Center announced Tuesday will advance the city's...
Jul 18, 2023
LISTEN: EDC's Nicole Bateman on Byers & Co
July 14, 2023 - Nicole Bateman of the Economic Development Corporation joined Byers & Co to talk about the resources available at the Small Business Development Center based in Champaign-Urbana, r...
Jul 14, 2023
ADM to hold career expo for high school and college students
July 12, 2023 - ADM will host an open house and career expo aimed at high school juniors, seniors, and college students. The expo will be held July 25th from 3-7pm. ADM employees from different branch...
Jul 12, 2023
State officials announce $41 billion, six-year transportation infrastructure improvement program
July 9, 2023 - Illinois officials announced the state's largest construction program in the state's history with an updated multi-year plan, which includes $41 billion dollars for the state's infrastr...
Jul 09, 2023
ADM appoints new Chief Science Officer
June 12, 2023 - ADM announced the appointment of Dr. Nuria Miquel as senior vice president and chief science officer of the company, effective August 1. "Innovation is a foundation of ADM's culture an...
Jun 12, 2023
Ameren continues improvements and modernization of gas lines in Decatur
June 7, 2023 - Ameren says it continues efforts to modernize its natural gas energy delivery infrastructure in the Decatur area. This week approximately 32 contractors with Ameren started construction...
Jun 07, 2023
7Brew "drops" their newest coffee location in Decatur - Donates $2000 to CMofIL
June 1, 2023 - 7 Brew, the drive-thru coffee concept, today announced the brand's expansion to Decatur by dropping the future coffee stand on-site at 2016 Mount Zion Road and donating $2,000 to the Ch...
Jun 01, 2023
Decatur unemployment rate down in April
May 25, 2023 - The unemployment rate increased in six metropolitan areas, decreased in five, and was unchanged in three for the year ending April 2023, according to data released by the U.S. Bureau of...
May 25, 2023
LISTEN: Nicole Bateman of the EDC on Byers & Co
April 28, 2023- Nicole Bateman of the Economic Development Corporation joined Byers & Co to talk about business in Illinois, momentum for Decatur, showcasing careers to students, and Crossing's pr...
Apr 28, 2023
LISTEN: Park District's Clay Gerhard talks tourism grants on Byers & Co
April 26, 2023 - Clay Gerhard of the Decatur Park District joined Byers & Co to talk about how grants are helping create new projects and expansions, upcoming events, Devon ticket sales, and venue...
Apr 26, 2023