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Dontz speaks to Fairbury Rotary

Wally’s to provide traveling experience Adam came as guest, but filled in when our scheduled program presenter had a conflict. He reported the GLCEDC is dedicated to supporting the retention and expansion of existing enterprises and to attracting new businesses for Livingston County. [CLICK FOR REST OF DOCUMENT]

Pontiac Daily Leader – Covid Relief Grant

Small business owners can apply for Grant In response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, Livingston County and the GLCEDC have collectively created a COVID Relief Stimulus Grant funded by local resources. [CLICK FOR REST OF DOCUMENT]

Adam Dontz Speaks to Dwight Rotary

Adam Dontz, CEO of Greater Livingston County Economic Development Council (GLCEDC), was the speaker at the October 7 Dwight Rotary Club meeting. [CLICK FOR REST OF DOCUMENT]

Pontiac Daily Leader – Wally’s 9.1.20

Wally’s to provide traveling experience It has been some time since the idea of a new place to stop for gasoline and sundry items was pitched to the City of Pontiac. It’s been a long enough time that a new mayor has taken over. [CLICK FOR REST OF DOCUMENT]

City of Pontiac Renews GLCEDC Membership 2.18.20

No longer is Bill Alvey to be referred to as “acting mayor” of Pontiac. Instead, he is the actual mayor. Alvey officially resigned his position as city alderman and acting mayor to become the official mayor at Monday’s city council meeting… [CLICK FOR REST OF DOCUMENT]

City of Fairbury Approves GLCEDC Membership 2.5.20

A cruise-in is coming to downtown Fairbury during the big Prairie Dirt Classic Weekend this summer.The Fair bury City Council approved a request from Doug Aaron Wednesday night to close part of east Locust Street on Saturday, Aug. 1 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aaron appeared before the council and said others he […]

Livingston County Board Approves Vactor $120,000 Economic Incentive 5.1.19

There is currently an open position on the Livingston County Board after the resignation of Carolyn Gerwin at the April 11 meeting.Gerwin stepped down from her seat as a representative in District 1 because she is in the process of moving out of state. Her replacement might be selected as early as the next meeting, […]

Rec Center raising fees, eliminating drop-in cost

By Erich MurphyMarch 5, 2019 Director of Parks and Recreation Taylor Baxter told the Pontiac City Council his idea for program fee and pass changes, as well as his thoughts on furnishings for the new splash pad at its meeting Monday night at City Hall. In regard to the rec center fees, Baxter proposed a […]

Dist. 429 board approves more STEAM teachers

By Luke SmuckerPosted Jan 18, 2019 at 9:09 AM There will be a STEAM teacher in each building of District 429 next year. At Thursday’s meeting of the Pontiac District 429 Board of Education, the board approved job postings for STEAM teachers at Central, Lincoln and Washington Schools. The board also approved the diesel fuel […]

Pontiac Caterpillar plant celebrating 40 years

Pontiac Daily LeaderBy Luke SmuckerPosted Dec 8, 2018 at 12:23 PM As another chapter begins to close in the pages of history, the Caterpillar plant in Pontiac reflects on 40 years of business within the community. Caterpillar Inc. acquired the Pontiac facility in January 1978 and it was operational by March of that year producing […]