The Economic Development Council for Central Illinois
Sally Hanley, Woodford Co. Development Director
124 SW Adams, Suite 300
Peoria IL 61602
w 309.495-5953
Illinois Department of Economic Opportunity
Don Falls, CCI Representative
Office of Competitive Communities Initiative
620 E Adams Street
Springfield IL 62701
w 217-558-4221
Email: dfalls@commerce.state.il.us
Development Incentives:
Eureka has extensive contacts and experience with the various development programs available through state and federal agencies. These programs include loans, grants, assistance with infrastructure, employee training and credits
1. Revolving Loan Fund Programs.
The City of Eureka and Woodford County, in cooperation with the area banks, each administer a 5%, 5-year loan program to encourage business acquisition, expansion and start-up.
2. Funding Sources
Department of Commerce & Community Affairs
Illinois Business Financial Services
Illinois Department of Transportation
Illinois Development Finance Authority
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
Illinois Facilities Fund
Illinois State Treasurer
Small Business Administration
USDA Rural Development
3. Employee Training Programs
Industrial Training Program Grant
Adventure/Challenge, Team Building Program Fee based. Located in Eureka.
4. Banks serving Eureka
Eureka Community Bank 309-467-2331
Goodfield State Bank 309-467-2747
Heartland Bank & Trust 309-467-2391
5. Peripheral Business Services
Workforce Development Office
Service Corps of Retired Executives, (SCORE)
Small Business Development Center
Illinois Central College (10 miles) offers Business Workshops and Curriculum
Peoria Area Labor Management
and many more may be customized to your needs.
For more information or to set an exploratory meeting, call 309-467-6123 or e-mail anne@eurekaillinois.net.
Road Access:
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Interstate 74
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07 miles
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Interstate 39/51
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14 miles
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Interstate 155
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15 miles
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Interstate 474
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18 miles
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Interstate 55 South
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22 miles
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Interstate 55 North
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34 miles
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Interstate 80
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58 miles
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Interstate 57 North
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69 miles
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Interstate 57 South
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78 miles
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Interstate 72
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82 miles
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Interstate 88
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111 miles
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Major Employers:
Company
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Product/Service
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# Employees
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Maple Lawn Homes
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Independent and Assisted Living
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240
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| District 140 |
School System |
220
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Apostolic Christian Home
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Independent and Assisted Living
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190
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Woodford County Courthouse
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County Seat
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161
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Eureka Hospital
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Medical-Surgery-Emergency
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150
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Cox Transfer
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Trucking Company
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125
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Eureka College
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Bachelors Degree
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123
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Mangold Ford Mercury
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Auto Dealership
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64
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Washington Equipment Co.
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Overhead Cranes
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43
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