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DCDC SEEKS TO FOSTER ECONOMIC GROWTH IN COMMERCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT IN DEWITT COUNTY.
DCDC SEEKS TO FOSTER ECONOMIC GROWTH IN COMMERCE AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT IN DEWITT COUNTY.
DeWitt County businesses are able to apply to apply to receive needed funding to complete a business-related project that will enhance operations. Previous recipients of the DCDC micro grant used these funds to help grow and expand their business through equipment acquisition or expanded infrastructure. DCDC offers this program as a means for businesses to expand services for their customers and increase economic growth for DeWitt County.
The 2024 Microgrant is now open! Application deadline is September 30, 2024.
TO APPLY:
DCDC Microgrant SEPTEMBER 2024 (docx)
DownloadUSDA Rural Development awarded DeWitt County Development Council (DCDC) a grant for gap financing for local entrepreneurs. These short term/low interest loans are intended to be used to create jobs as well as Small Business Services such as Business Planning and Marketing Plans. The funds are RESTRICTED, which means they can only be loaned to for-profit businesses and cannot be used for DCDC operations. For more information, visit DCDC Revolving Loan Fund!
DeWitt County, Illinois is perfectly positioned for growth and opportunity for entrepreneurs and established businesses alike. Our location provides access to numerous transportation systems and population centers making products and services readily available to consumers. We're near several institutions for higher learning and technical academies to provide a strong, educated workforce. And the opportunities for tourism and travel activities make this not only a great place to live, but an ideal location to grow your business.
Communities in DeWitt County include Clinton*, DeWitt, Farmer City, Kenney, Lane, Wapella, Waynesville, Weldon, Hallsville, Midland City, Parnell, Birkbeck, and Tabor.
*Clinton is the county seat
DCDC's Mission is to actively engage current and potential businesses and to market DeWitt County in order to attract commerce and encourage job growth. DCDC promotes ideas for local business expansion and workforce development, and provides direction for new and existing businesses or commerce seeking recources to enhance business operations.
DCDC's Vision is to serve as a valued source of information relating to projects, processes, and resources that foster economic growth in commerce and workforce development in DeWitt County.
Key Industry
Industrial/Manufacturing
Agriculture
Executive Board
President
Dexter Peterson
Peterson Insurance Services, Inc
Vice-President
Paul Skowron
City of Clinton
Warner Hospital &
Health Services
Secretary
Marian Brisard
Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau
Treasurer
Lance White
First National Bank and
Trust Company
Board Members
Scott Baum
Baum Chevrolet Buick &
Baum Motor Company
Taylor Baxter
City of Clinton
Nan Crang
RE/MAX Choice
The 217 Home Team
Melinda Guest
Farmer City Chamber of Commerce
Megan Myers
DeWitt County Board Member
Stefanie Runyen
DeWitt Savings Bank
Scott Testory
Mayor of Farmer City
Rachel Torbert
Rooster Strategic Solutions, LLC
Joe Witte
DeWitt County Board Member
Executive Director
Curt Homann
We value the partnerships that the DeWitt County Development Council has with private industry. As stakeholders and investors in our community, these private industry partners have a vested interest in the economic growth of DeWitt County. Their knowledge, experience, and leadership is invaluable.
For more information about becoming an official DCDC Parter, be sure to check Investing in DCDC
or contact us at
info-dcdc-illinois.net
DCDC Stakeholders & Investors
Power Station
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