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Join the Illinois Small Business Development Center and the EDC as we co-host a free workshop on “Starting Your Business in Illinois.” The event will take place from 8:30 AM… Read more about Starting Your Business in Illinois Workshop

Decatur, Illinois – Decatur and Macon County, Illinois have been recognized in five separate categories in the Area Development Magazine’s 9th Annual ‘Leading Metro Locations’ Report. Decatur placed 2nd in… Read more about Decatur, Macon County Recognized in Area Development’s ‘Leading Metro Locations’

We’re gathering information on the perception of Decatur and Macon County to assist with marketing and branding efforts. Thank you for taking 10 minutes to give us your feedback! Click here to… Read more about Take the Community Perception Survey!

In celebration of International 3D Printing Day on December 3rd, the EDC will be hosting a 3D printing seminar with the leaders of the Illinois MakerLab at the Gies College… Read more about Celebrate International 3D Printing Day!

Learn to manage the financial aspects of your small business quickly and efficiently using QuickBooks Online. You will learn the basics of using this tool to manage your business’ finances… Read more about Introduction to QuickBooks Online Workshop

              Nearly 350 students from Decatur’s MacArthur and Eisenhower High Schools and Heartland Technical Academy participated in Decatur’s 4th Annual Manufacturing Days held on… Read more about Celebrating Manufacturing Day in Decatur

DECATUR, Illinois, August 7, 2019 –The Economic Development Corporation of Decatur and Macon County (EDC) joins leaders from Mueller Water Products, Inc. (“Mueller” – NYSE: MWA) to announce the company’s… Read more about Mueller Water Products to Build State-of-the-Art Foundry in Decatur, IL

Join the Illinois Small Business Development Center, SCORE Decatur, and the EDC as we co-host a free workshop on “Starting Your Business in Illinois.” The event will take place from… Read more about Starting Your Business in Illinois Workshop

Who are EDC Insiders? In short – you are. You grow when Decatur grows. That’s your bottom line and ours. Your business needs employees, an exciting community and access to… Read more about Become an EDC Insider!

Join the Illinois Small Business Development Center, SCORE Decatur, and the EDC as we co-host a free workshop on “Starting Your Business in Illinois.” The event will take place from 10 AM… Read more about Starting Your Business in Illinois Workshop