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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

Decatur Commerce Park Ranked Ninth in the Nation for Top Industrial Parks in Business Facilities Magazine Decatur, Illinois – Decatur, Illinois’ Commerce Park was recently ranked ninth in the nation… Read more about Decatur Commerce Park Ranked Ninth in the Nation for Top Industrial Parks in Business Facilities Magazine

  May 4, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Nicole Bateman, President Economic Development Corporation of Decatur-Macon County Cell Phone: 217-369-1509 3D Printing Entrepreneurs, Businesses, Non-Profits Produce 450 Reusable Face Shields… Read more about 3D Printing Entrepreneurs, Businesses, Non-Profits Produce 450 Reusable Face Shields for MCEMA

        The Economic Development Corporation of Decatur-Macon County has created this page full of business and community information as it relates to COVID-19. Please share this page… Read more about COVID-19 Resources

                DECATUR, IL (March 12, 2020) – The Economic Development Corporation (EDC) of Decatur – Macon County today announced Nicole Bateman has been… Read more about Economic Development Corporation of Decatur – Macon County Names Nicole Bateman President

      The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) recently announced Makers Madness, a brand new contest highlighting the innovative and diverse manufacturing sector in Illinois. In this bracket-style contest, you… Read more about Cast Your Vote for Decatur-Made Products

Be prepared for grant opportunities! The Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) provides uniform guidance for all State of Illinois grant programs. All grant applicants and grantees must comply with… Read more about SBDC Info Session: Understanding the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act

  Daily United Express jet service, operated by SkyWest Airlines, will take off between Decatur (DEC) and Chicago (ORD) this spring. Starting March 5, 2020, SkyWest will provide Decatur travelers… Read more about United Express Jet Service Comes To Decatur This Spring