At our March JCDC Partner Luncheon, I shared the latest news on new partners and workforce development. I also attempted to give a reminder of the tremendous development progress occurring in Jefferson County (starting at about the six-minute...
More infoMount Vernon Gordman’s Draws a Crowd at Times Square Mall
On March 21, 2019, Times Square Mall added a new store to its lineup. Gordman’s is here! Offering deep discounts on clothing, accessories and housewares, this store has the deals you need. Karen Heise, store manager, is no stranger to Mt...
More infoClearwave Communications Discusses the Future of Broadband
Do you want to see how broadband and economic development work together? We hosted Mr. Mike Phalin, of Clearwave Communications, as our guest speaker for our Jefferson County Development Corporation Partner Luncheon on March 13. Mike shared...
More infoJCDC Thanks Cedarhurst and SSM Officials for Board Service
The Jefferson County Development Corporation recognized two outgoing board members this week for serving our community and guiding the organization. Sharon Bradham and Kerry Swanson represent Cedarhurst Center for the Arts and SSM Health Good...
More infoSolar Power Trend Started by Local Business
The Tedrick Group leads by example. The risk management company has expertise with captive insurance policies. Now they have a new reputation; the sun powers their electrical system. At a cost of $70,369, the Tedrick Group added 63 solar panels...
More infoUS Bank Branch Construction Taking Shape
At a recent meeting, Mike Beard, Executive Director for the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce, mentioned to me how Jefferson County keeps growing every time he turns around. A new business opens, a renovation occurs, or a business expands...
More infoUS BANK BUILDS NEW JEFFERSON COUNTY FACILITY
Jefferson County, Illinois – US Bank is well on its way to completion of a new 3,909 square-foot bank building. This will replace its previous branch, located at 4100 Broadway in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. The facility will become the bank...
More infoHarmse receives JCDC recognition
Here is a really nice article on Benny Harmse at CTNA from the Shoppers Weekly! Harmse receives JCDC recognition MT.VERNON – Benny Harmse, the plant manager of Continental Tire the
More infoMt. Vernon Continental Tire Leader Promoted to International Position
It is with both gratitude and sadness that we say goodbye to Continental Tire the Americas’ Mt. Vernon VP of Operations, Mr. Benny Harmse. Under his leadership, Continental made history in Mt. Vernon and created so many new jobs. We know...
More infoChesley Park is Open for Business!
Many of you have already seen this article. But what an article! We are so pleased to have federal, state and local collaboration to make this new industrial park a reality. It was one of the first projects I jumped in on when I joined JCDC in...
More infoManufacturing Day is Coming
Jefferson County has officially joined thousands of other communities in this year’s annual Manufacturing Day (MFG Day) in support of career pathways in manufacturing and teaching communities about the amazing technology involved in the...
More infoFunding for Rural Roads!
On July 19, the Greater Egypt Regional Planning & Development Corporation held a conference call to discuss federal funding opportunities with our rural communities. The federal government has earmarked $1.1-1.5 billion dollars to divide...
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