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Worried about when your unemployment benefits may run out? Did you know that you may be eligible to continue receiving your benefits while going back to school to learn a… Read more about IDES Informational Zoom Meeting on Unemployment Benefits

DECATUR, Ill., April 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — One of the world’s first zero emissions Allam-Fetvedt cycle power plants, the Broadwing Clean Energy Complex, is poised to be built in Illinois, generating 280 MW… Read more about 8 Rivers Capital, ADM Announce Intention To Make Illinois Home To Game-Changing Zero Emissions Project

To the average American there are few things as common as a grocery store. Although they have only existed in their current form for roughly a hundred years, people often… Read more about Breaking Down Food Production

Parke Warehouses is a multi-generational family business and premier 3PL corporation serving the manufacturers of the Midwest. Gavin Stoddard is the 6th generation President of Parke, with roots in Decatur… Read more about Business Leaders are at the Heart of the EDC

Having a pipeline of qualified employees at all skill levels is important to economic development efforts and employers alike. Our local high schools are a natural source for recruiting future… Read more about Workforce Pipeline Survey Now Available

Decatur, IL Ranked Fourth in the Nation for Best Places to Work in Manufacturing Decatur, Illinois – Decatur, Illinois was recently ranked fourth in the nation as a best place… Read more about Decatur, IL Ranked Fourth in the Nation for Best Places to Work in Manufacturing

If you take a quick look around your home or office, you will likely find that you are surrounded by hundreds if not thousands of finished consumable goods; each object… Read more about Last Mile Delivery Dissected

In the ever-evolving world of durable and non-durable goods manufacturing, a few aspects and requirements of production remain constant and unchanging; a clean, reliable, abundant and professionally managed water source… Read more about Lake Decatur – A Key Asset to Any Manufacturing Company

        ADM, InnovaFeed announce construction of world’s largest insect protein facility in Decatur, Illinois New project represents innovative, sustainable production to meet growing demand for insect protein… Read more about ADM, InnovaFeed announce construction of world’s largest insect protein facility in Decatur, Illinois

During the month of October, the EDC will join others around the country to celebrate Manufacturing Month. Our community’s legacy and success is due to the contributions made by manufacturers and… Read more about Celebrating Manufacturing Month in October