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Our Mission Fostering regional economic development through collaboration, networking and education.
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East Central Illinois Development Corp. (ECIDC)
Presented to: Teutopolis Community for Progress
9/23/10
ECIDC Service Region
Our MissionFostering regional economic development through collaboration, networking and education.
Our PurposeBring together community leadership and
resources
Foster a sense of regionalism
Increase cooperation between organizations and government agencies
Improve capabilities of human resources
Our Services:Regional Collaboration & Networking
Facilitate a collaborative and planned effort to promote the region
Think regionally to compete globally
Our Services:Professional Development
Leadership
Economic and community development
Funding opportunities
Strategic planning
Resources for community leaders
Our Services
Support local economic development
Link community and business leaders with local, state, and federal resources
Distribute information relevant to community and economic development
Our ServicesGrant & Resource Information
Resource library at www.ecidc.com
Links to additional resources for community and business leaders
Community Leader Resource Guide
Regional e-newsletter
Research grant and funding opportunities
Our ServicesMarket Analysis Services for ECIDC Members
Discounted cost
Two free, electronically issued reports
Customized reports to aid current and prospective
business owners and community leaders
Make informed decisions on target audience, products
or services, expanding, researching competition, etc…
Our Services
Leadership Recognition
Business Ethics & Social Involvement Award
Outstanding Leadership in Economic Development Award
Lifetime Achievement Award
Other resources:Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs – Mapping
the Future of your Community www.mappingthefuture.org
Rural Partners www.ruralpartners.orgIllinois Development Council
www.ildevelopmentcouncil.orgIllinois Department of Commerce &
Economic Opportunity www.commerce.state.il.us
USDA Rural Development www.usda.gov
Presented by Jean Anne GrunlohECIDC Executive Director
ECIDC1204 Network CentreEffingham, IL 62401
(217) [email protected]
