2nd Annual Regional Broadband Summit Held in Mattoon, IL
Over 70 business representatives, educators, Internet Providers, and other community leaders attended the 2nd Annual Regional Broadband Summit in Mattoon, Illinois on December 1st. The event was held at Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital's Education Center. It was sponsored and organized by East Central Illinois Development Corporation (ECIDC) and Broadband Illinois/PCI. MoreOctober 06, 2011
More than 200 Attend Downstate Summit
Creating a Common Voice, a downstate economic development summit and the first of its kind in Illinois, was hosted by the East Central Illinois Development Corporation (ECIDC) on September 29, 2011, in Effingham. The one-day event brought together downstate leaders to create a common voice on economic development issues that would be heard in Springfield and Washington D.C. Heralded as an overwhelming success by 200 community leaders,development officials and vested business representatives from across the state in attendance,development officials learned about current trends and tools, communicated with legislators about issues of concern, and collaborated with others to determine what steps might be taken to make Illinois more competitive in the regional, national and global marketplaces. MoreMay 26, 2011
ECIDC Hosts 27th Annual Celebration
Over 160 area leaders attended the ECIDC Annual Celebration held May 19, 2011. Guest speaker Butch Lockley shared his "Top Ten Survival Strategies" for success in business, personal relationships, goal setting, and teamwork. MoreApril 18, 2011
Recognition Award Recipients
ECIDC is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2011 Recognition Awards which honor some of the areas most ethical and socially responsible businesses, most influential community and economic development leaders, and most committed volunteers. As in the past, ECIDC has partnered with Lake Land College and Eastern Illinois University to award the Business Ethics and Social Involvement (BESI) Award. MoreApril 07, 2011
ECIDC Hosts Regional Community Development Symposium
Over 70 community leaders from east central Illinois gathered at the Education Center of Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital, Mattoon, on April 4, 2011 to learn of local, state, and federal resources available to support rural community development efforts. MoreMarch 23, 2011
2011 ECIDC Annual Banquet & Recognition Awards Ceremony
Please join us for our Annual Banquet and Recognition Awards Ceremony scheduled for Thursday, May 19, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Thelma Keller Convention Center, Effingham. It will begin with a Silent Auction and Cocktail Hour followed by the dinner and program beginning at 6:30 p.m. Reservations required, RSVP Deadline May 5, 2011. MoreMarch 25, 2011
Community Development Symposium
Are you a local leader or volunteer working to improve your community and make it a better place to live? Are you trying to help your small, rural town create a long-range vision for success but dont know where to start? Attend a Community Development Symposium to learn about available resources which can help you promote and grow your community. MoreFebruary 11, 2011
PCI announces Broadband Illinois Regional eTeam Coordinator for East Central Region
Broadband Illinois, or the Partnership for a Connected Illinois, is pleased to announce that Barbara Webster has been engaged as Broadband Illinois Regional eTeam Coordinator for the East Central Region. This position will begin at 20 hours per week, and will report to the Broadband Illinois Outreach Director, while being accountable to Regional eTeam leadership, which includes the East Central Illinois Development Corporation (ECIDC). MoreFebruary 02, 2011
ECIDC & Regional Partners are Collaborating to Promote Tourism of Area Wineries
Did you know there are 11 wineries you can tour right here in east central Illinois? ECIDC is currently working to develop wine trail maps and increase tourism for area wineries. This initative has brought together many of the winery owners/managers, tourism directors, and economic develoment directors for the first time. MoreDecember 02, 2010
East Central Illinois Regional Broadband Summit
ECIDC hosted a Regional Broadband Summit on December 1, 2010 at The WalkWay of Mattoon. This networking event brought together eighty community, business, government, and education leaders from the region to promote broadband deployment and adoption in east central Illinois. MoreOctober 29, 2010
Regional Broadband Summit
ECIDC will host a Broadband Summit to bring together broadband vendors, industry experts, government representatives, and community leaders to explore existing and future broadband services for residents, businesses, and communities in east central Illinois. MoreOctober 29, 2010
ECIDC Member Appreciation Event
Free wine tasting from regional wineries will be featured at the 2010 ECIDC Member Appreciation Event. MoreSeptember 16, 2010
ECIDC members may receive two free, electronically issued market analysis reports
As an added value to membership and to sample ECIDC's market analysis services, ECIDC is now offering to its members two free, electronically issued market analysis reports. MoreAugust 19, 2010
New Member Referral Program
Help ECIDC increase its membership and at the same time be entered in a contest to win a $500 U.S. Savings Bond (Series E) sponsored by Midland States Bank of Effingham MoreAugust 06, 2010
ECIDC to Host Regional Broadband Advisory Council Meeting
ECIDC continues its efforts to develop a regional broadband action plan called Connecting East Central Illinois. ECIDC hopes to network regional partners and utilize regional resources to address our rural area's needs for enhanced broadband services. MoreJune 16, 2010
ECIDC initiates a regional broadband action plan: Connecting East Central Illinois
ECIDC has applied for USDA funds to develop a regional broadband action plan that will address the needs for improved broadband service in our rural region. MoreMay 27, 2010
ECIDC Hosts Annual Banquet and Recognition Awards Ceremony
ECIDC hosted its 26th Annual Banquet and Recognition Awards Ceremony on Thursday, May 20, 2010 at the Thelma Keller Convention Center, Effingham. Over 130 people attended this event in which local community and business leaders were honored. MoreMay 27, 2010
National Author Eric Simundza was Keynote Speaker at ECIDC Annual Banquet
Eric Simundza, Product Manager for ZoomProspector.com and co-author of Economic Development Marketing: Present and Future, was the keynote speaker at the 2010 East Central Illinois Development Corporation (ECIDC) Annual Celebration and Recognition Awards Presentation. MoreApril 06, 2010
2010 ECIDC Recognition Award Recipients Announced
The East Central Illinois Development Corporation (ECIDC) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2010 Recognition Awards. MoreAugust 13, 2009
ECIDC Hosts Annual Boat Outing
ECIDC plans to host its annual boat outing on Thursday, August 20, 2009 beginning at 5:00 pm. MoreJuly 01, 2009
ECIDC to Host Community Funding Forum
MoreJune 15, 2009
Four Prestigous Awards Received During Annual Banquet
MoreMay 21, 2009
ECIDC Annual Banquet & BESI Awards Ceremony
MoreMarch 24, 2009
ECIDC Arms Region with Competitive Tool
Through ECIDC's purchase and partnerships utilizing ESRI's GIS software and applications, the organization has been providing valuable insight to business owners, nonprofits and communities allowing them to make more educated business and organizational decisions. MoreMarch 06, 2009
ECIDC Accepting BESI Nominations
BESI Nominations must be submitted by Monday, March 9, 2009. MoreMarch 02, 2009
ECIDC Expands Outreach
MoreDecember 03, 2008
Connecting the Region's Assets
East Central Illinois Development Corporation (ECIDC) invites the interested public to attend the four regional asset mapping open forums on December 2nd and 3rd. MoreOctober 31, 2008
Developers Don't Retreat From Regional Approach
ECIDC hosts retreat at Allerton Park in October. MoreOctober 22, 2008
East Central Open Retreat set to plan for region's future
MoreAugust 01, 2008
ECIDC Members Attend Retreat at Lowe Foundation
MoreMay 17, 2008
Ed Morrison spoke at the ECIDC Annual Meeting
Mr. Morrison came to East Central Illinois from Cleveland, OH where he founded the Institute for Open Economic Networks. Ed also works for the Center for Regional Development at Purdue University, as well as serves as the Economic Policy Advisor for the WIRED initiative in North Central Indiana. MoreMay 16, 2008
2008 BESI Award Recipients
Three outstanding BESI Award recipients were honored for their achievements in business ethics and social responsibility. MoreNew ECIDC Coordinator Appointed
Trisha Mason has been appointed to fill the newly created ECIDC Coordinator position. MoreMay 15, 2008
2008 County Updates
The latest happenings in the ECIDC region. More2007 County Updates
County accomplishments and highlights throughout the ECIDC region for 2006-2007. More2007 BESI Award Winners
The 2007 BESI winners were CHI Overhead Doors of Arthur, The First National Bank of Pana, Leach-Wilson Chevrolet-Buick of Shelbyville and Dr. Rick Workman of Effingham. The 2007 Lifetime Achievement award was presented to Lou Hencken. More2007 ECIDC Annual Banquet
The 2007 ECIDC Annual Banquet was held this year on May 17, 2007 at the Thelma Keller Convention Center. David Rumbarger was the guest speaker. MoreOctober 06, 2006
2006 ECIDC/Agracel, Inc. Business Appreciation Awards
Nine Companies Receive Awards at the 2nd Annual ECIDC/Agracel, Inc. Business Appreciation Award Luncheon On Friday, October 6, 2006, the East Central Illinois Development Corporation and Agracel, Inc. held the second annual ECIDC/Agracel, Inc. Business Appreciation Award Luncheon. MoreJune 08, 2006
2006 BESI Awards
The 2006 Business Ethics and Social Involvement (BESI) awards were awarded May 18. The BESI award is given annually to an individual or company that has distinguished itself in the pursuit of ethics and social involvement. The criteria requires that the recipient practice ethical and social responsible business practices that contribute positively to society. Additionally, recipients use enlightened business practices and principled leadership. MoreJune 08, 2006
2006 Annual Meeting
The ECIDC Board of Directors Annual Meeting was Thursday, May 18, 2006 at Keller Convention Center in Effingham. The evening included dinner, annual business, guest speaker and the presentation of the 2006 BESI awards and Lifetime Achievement Awards. MoreJune 01, 2006
President's Welcome
Welcome to the ECIDC website. MoreMarch 31, 2006