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Marquis Industrial Park to be the World’s First Carbon Neutral Industrial Park
Marquis Incorporated’s CEO, Mark Marquis, announced a plan for the Marquis Industrial Park to be the world’s first carbon neutral industrial park with on-site carbon injection. Last week Marquis began drilling its first 5,000-foot test well to determine the total capacity available for carbon sequestration in the Mt. Simon Sandstone on its site.
more»Illinois Community Colleges Boost Local Economies and Provide Critical Sources of Employment
A new study released today by the Illinois Community College Board revealed Illinois Community Colleges account for $3.5 billion in economic output and more than 43,000 jobs.
more»PRITZKER ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES PRIME SITES CAPITAL PROGRAM
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced a new program designed to attract investment to Illinois from companies that will create well-paying jobs and expand the state’s foothold in high-growth industries. The Prime Sites program is a highly competitive capital grant opportunity for companies proposing large scale development projects that will create at least 50 well-paying jobs for Illinois residents.
more»Ethanol producer working on enterprise zone agreements
Marquis Energy is working to expand its existing business park. The location is currently marketed as ideal due to access to export markets via the American inland waterway system and the Gulf Coast.
more»Streator council joins North Central Illinois Economic Development Corporation
The Streator City Council said yes to joining the North Central Illinois Economic Development Corporation.
Streator’s entry fee is $17,064.
more»NCIEDC Adds Marquis Energy Employee to its Board of Directors
(Oglesby) – John McCormick, Board Chair of the North Central Illinois Economic Development Corporation (NCIEDC), announced today that the organization’s board of directors has elected Danielle Anderson as its newest member. “We’re very pleased that Marquis Energy has rejoined NCIEDC and excited to add Danielle to our board of Directors,” McCormick said. “For some time now, our team has been advising Marquis as it prepared to launch its new 1,800-acre, multi-modal industrial park outside Hennepin (www.marquisindustrialpark.com). As project manager of the new industrial park, Danielle is a talented partner. We look forward to her participation on our board of directors.”
more»Kirchhoff recognized as Fellow Member of International Economic Development Council
Fewer than 160 people worldwide hold the designation “Fellow Member” from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). Mike Kirchhoff, President & CEO of the North Central Illinois Economic Development Corporation, just became one of them. The award was presented during a 2020 Virtual Conference.
more»New facility could boost local, state wheat production
