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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

The EDC strongly encourages every Macon County business that meets the eligibility requirements to apply regardless of if you are a “priority” business, in a Disproportionately Impacted Area (DIA), etc. DCEO… Read more about Business Interruption Grant (BIG) Round 2

From September 15th through October 15th, the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity’s Office of Minority Economic Empowerment celebrates the accomplishments and the cultures of Hispanics. DCEO-OMEE will be… Read more about Hispanic Heritage Month

Join us as we celebrate National Black Business Month in August and recognize the Black-owned businesses in our community, state and across the country. Below you’ll find both statewide and… Read more about National Black Business Month

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