EDC - Sites, Buildings, Statistics, and Development for Central Illinois

To help spur on small business success, the State of Illinois is offering tax credits when a business creates a new, full-time position. After hiring the employee, the business can apply online to receive a $2500 tax credit against withholding taxes which will be awarded after July 1, 2011. The credits are available on a first-come, first served, basis.

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by Vickie Clark
Economic Development Council for Central Illinois

Collaboration is key to the strength of this region. At EDC, we see firsthand the value of both the public sector and private businesses working together. As we recover from a very challenging period, 2010 requires our continued leadership and collaboration.

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The Illinois River Road National Scenic Byway is excited to announce several new and exciting assets to promote the region.  While the Byway is a catalyst for the growth of our region’s visitor-based economy, residents of the region are also encouraged to get out and explore the many natural assets and unique, authentic communities right here at home.  Byway Director Anaise Berry says the organization now has three new tools to help promote the Illinois River Road.

by Jim McConoughey
The Heartland Partnership

The Heartland Partnership’s new community campaign, I’m Stepping Up, (imsteppingup.net) is designed to get people talking about the positive things happening in central Illinois. We know that great people are doing great things in the region, but when you take a step back and really look at what is happening, it’s pretty amazing—especially when you consider we are just coming out of one of the worst recessions many of us have seen. Many regions shut down during the recession, but we continued to move forward. Because of that perseverance, we have some regional developments that are going to move us full-speed ahead.

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