Our Mission
DCEDC seeks to promote and encourage the expansion, retention, attraction and creation of business and industry within the area of Douglas County, Illinois and the partnering communities of Arcola, Tuscola, and Villa Grove.
Competitive Advantages
- Provides guidance and advice to business, local government and community groups regarding economic and community development activities.
- Provides coordination of local and state resources to existing business.
- Provides prospects with building and site information and assists in securing resources necessary for economic development.
- Promotes communication between a wide variety of local and regional community groups, civic organizations and the business community.
- Encourages unity in marketing and promotion for the community and active cooperation between all community partners.
- Shares information on new projects and activities to further increase communication within the surrounding community about the importance of economic development efforts.
- Works with local entrepreneurs, developers, industry officials and interested parties providing opportunities to promote retention and business expansion, as well as pursues new development opportunities.
- Works towards the overall enhancement of the community and the area’s business climate.
- Creates synergy by building relationships with existing industries, utilities, local officials, and new prospects to identify and attract complimentary business to provide sustainable benefits to existing business and industry.
- Provides resources for new businesses and prospects by conducting research and due diligence on potential sites.
- Assists in the identification of resources at the local, state and federal level, in order to assist existing and prospective businesses.
- Serves as an advocate for businesses and individuals with local government processes and requirements.
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