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Adam Dontz from the GLCEDC Discusses Economic Development

By Kent Casson Blade Correspondent Adam Dontz from the Greater Livingston County Economic Development Council appeared before members of the Fairbury City Council Wednesday night. Dontz discussed an enterprise zone, which is an economic development tool through the state. GLCEDC is trying for a zone here in Livingston County. If a company meets certain criteria, […]

Committee OKs Business Growth Move

Pontiac Daily Leader (Dec 10, 2015) At Wednesday night’s Livingston County Board Finance Committee meeting, the committee members approved Greater Livingston County Economic Development Council CEO Adam Dontz’s recommendation of an intergovernmental agreement with Grundy County and other governmental entities for an enterprise zone application… [CLICK HERE TO READ ENTIRE ARTICLE]

ICC Orders $66.7 Million Rate Decrease for ComEd Customers

CHICAGO (December 9,  2015) – The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) issued its final order today in ComEd’s Formula Rate Update for distribution or “delivery” of electricity in 2016, reflecting a rate decrease of approximately $66.7 million compared to 2015. Today’s ruling comes after a thorough review of the proposal submitted by ComEd in April in […]

Grundy County to Vote on Joining with Livingston County on New Enterprise Zone

Morris Herald-News By HEIDI LITCHFIELD Published: Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015 11:01 p.m. CST MORRIS – The Grundy County Board is expected to vote Tuesday on the Livingston County Enterprise Zone, which also would include portions of Grundy County in the Dwight area and at the Interstate 55 and Route 47 interchange…. [READ FULL ARTICLE]

OSF HealthCare Raising Minimum Wage For Workers

As both an employer and a Ministry of Catholic health care, OSF HealthCare is called to be socially just and recognize the personal worth and dignity of every person served – including its own Mission Partners (employees). Effective November 22, 2015, the new minimum wage for all Mission Partners across the OSF HealthCare Ministry will […]

GLCEDC Appreciates 8 Years of John Ward’s Leadership & Service

The GLCEDC appreciates 8 years of John Ward’s leadership and service. Pictured: John Ward (left) and GLCEDC CEO Adam Dontz

Dwight Office & Retail Opportunities Flyers

Office & Retail Opportunities flyers for Dwight, Illinois has been released. Retail Rental & Commercial & Commercial Land Opportunities: DOWNLOAD Office & Retail Opportunities: DOWNLOAD

ISU Student Startups to Compete for $100,000+ in Services from Local Companies

ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY (Normal, Illinois) — The clock has started ticking down the days to ISU’s Startup Showcase competition, sponsored by the George R & Martha Means Center for Entrepreneurial Studies, which will be hosted at the Bloomington/Normal Marriott in Uptown Normal on November 13, 2015. The annual event expands each year. New this year, […]

GLCEDC CEO Attends Illinois Harvest Dinner

Last week’s Illinois Harvest Dinner brought together good people, good food and good conversations, all in the perfect farm setting… READ FULL ARTICLE: http://farmprogress.com/blogs-dinner-illinois-harvest-dinner-10199

Livingston County’s Global Influence

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