February 9, 2022 – The DPS Foundation announced a $9 million dollar commitment from the Howard G. Buffett Foundation to build the FFA Agriculture Education Center. This investment in infrastructure,… Read more about Howard G. Buffett Foundation Commits $9 Million To DPS Foundation to Establish FFA Ag Education Center
Announcements
ADM Opens Aquaculture Innovation Lab at its Animal Nutrition Technology Center in North America
Decatur, Illinois, January 18, 2022 – ADM (NYSE: ADM), a global leader in human and animal nutrition, announced today the opening of its Aquaculture Innovation Lab at the Animal Nutrition… Read more about ADM Opens Aquaculture Innovation Lab at its Animal Nutrition Technology Center in North America
Wolf Carbon Solutions, ADM Announce Partnership to Advance Decarbonization of Ethanol Production
Decatur is quickly becoming the largest sequestration hub in the world thanks to the ADM and Wolf Carbon Solutions project announced today. Two innovative companies paving the pathway toward further… Read more about Wolf Carbon Solutions, ADM Announce Partnership to Advance Decarbonization of Ethanol Production
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All Businesses Welcome
While the Decatur and Macon County region is attractive for nearly all types of business operations, the Economic Development Corporation has identified targeted industry sectors that match the area’s strengths, goals and assets. These include Advanced Manufacturing, Industrial Biotechnology and Medical/Pharmaceutical, and Food Ingredients and Agriculture.
These targeted sectors were chosen based upon the opportunity for growth, workforce ready labor, and their connections to other industries already here. To learn more about why Decatur and Macon County is the best choice for your business, please contact us.
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