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Enhancing Economic Development in East Central Illinois

The East Central Illinois Development Corp. (ECIDC) is committed to fostering regional economic growth through collaboration, networking, and education. By bringing together community leaders and resources, ECIDC aims to enhance cooperation among organizations and government agencies while improving human resource capabilities. Our services include professional development, market analysis, grant information, and local economic support. We strive to promote regionalism and equip community and business leaders with the necessary tools and information for informed decision-making.

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Enhancing Economic Development in East Central Illinois

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  1. East Central Illinois Development Corp. (ECIDC) Presented to: Dieterich Community Dev. Corp. 9/1/10

  2. ECIDC Service Region

  3. Our Mission Fostering regional economic development through collaboration, networking and education.

  4. Our Purpose • Bring together community leadership and resources • Foster a sense of regionalism • Increase cooperation between organizations and government agencies • Improve capabilities of human resources

  5. Our Services: Regional Collaboration & Networking • Facilitate a collaborative and planned effort to promote the region • Think regionally to compete globally

  6. Our Services: Professional Development • Leadership • Economic and community development • Funding opportunities • Strategic planning • Resources for community leaders

  7. 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

  8. Our Services Grant & 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

  9. Our Services Market 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…

  10. Our Services Leadership Recognition • Business Ethics & Social Involvement Award • Outstanding Leadership in Economic Development Award • Lifetime Achievement Award

  11. Other resources: • Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs – Mapping the Future of your Community www.mappingthefuture.org • Rural Partners www.ruralpartners.org • Illinois Development Council www.ildevelopmentcouncil.org • Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity www.commerce.state.il.us • USDA Rural Development www.usda.gov

  12. Presented by Jean Anne GrunlohECIDC Executive Director ECIDC 1204 Network Centre Effingham, IL 62401 (217) 540-3517 jgrunloh@lakeland.cc.il.us

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