Jefferson County was featured, along with a number of other Illinois communities, during the Annual Conference of the Illinois Economic Development Association, held June 22-23, 2017 in Rock Island, IL. During the “Economic Development...
More infoSelectUSA Foreign Direct Investment Summit Opens a World of Opportunities for Jefferson County
On June 18-20, 2017, I was privileged to join Intersect Illinois, the Illinois Department of Commerce, and 19 peer organizations and utilities to promote our many fantastic locations at this year’s SelectUSA Foreign Direct Investment...
More infoVisit with Japanese Business Delegation Starts Paying Dividends
Last month, I reported on an outreach mission that the State of Illinois conducted in partnership with the Keidanren Japanese Business Federation back in May. This event included an evening reception, breakfast with Governor Rauner and visits to...
More infoJefferson County Industry Leaders Meet for Summer Roundtable Discussion
On June 16, 2017, JCDC met at Magnum Steel Works along with 14 manufacturing and freight & logistics leaders to discuss current economic development activities and focus on workforce development in particular. Present at the meeting were...
More infoJCDC Tours National Ports, Compliments of Illinois Soybean Association
The Illinois Soybean Association sponsored a rare opportunity for JCDC to participate in a tour of four grain shipping facilities in northern Illinois along with a tour of the Port of Los Angeles on June 14-15, 2017. A group of about 25 toured...
More infoCareer Workshop Slated Mt Vernon, Marion
Airport board talks enterprise zone
MT. VERNON – The Mt. Vernon Outland Airport Board Tuesday approved signing on to an Enterprise Zone extension proposal as read by Jefferson County Development Cooperation Director Jonathon Hallberg. “I recommend that we jump on board because this...
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