CHICAGO – Agriculture in Illinois is huge – big enough that the state is the sixth-largest agricultural producing state in the nation. So, how does agriculture fit into another big industry for Illinois, tourism? Boasting a 2016 estimated economic impact of $37.9 billion, tourism in Illinois comes in many colors, including agritourism. Chicago as an […]
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Agritourism Gaining Momentum in Illinois
Posted on: August 10th, 2018Smart Street Lighting Workshop Scheduled
Posted on: August 7th, 2018The Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) will host a free workshop for interested municipalities on Wednesday August 15, starting at 1:00pm in Chicago. Not only do municipalities typically see cost savings of greater that 50% vs original lighting, it is a fiscally viable way to bring “Smart” technology into your community. State master […]
Morrison Development Corp. Posts New Video of Loft 112
Posted on: July 10th, 2018Loft 112 opened at 112 E. Main Street in Morrison, IL on December 15th. Since opening they have grown from eight to ten artists to more than 50. Please watch this video to learn a little bit about what types of arts are available. Loft 112 is also searching for fiber artists. If you know […]
Morrison’s New Retail Art Outlet Growing
Posted on: June 25th, 2018Loft 112, Morrison’s new retail art store, opened in December and has grown by leaps and bounds since. When the store first opened it was home to nearly a dozen artists. According to Morrison Area Development Corporation Executive Director Kim Ewoldsen Loft 112 is now home to more than 50 local artists. Ewoldsen further states, […]
Loft 112 Artists
Posted on: December 16th, 2017current artist listing Janet Beiler—Painting Valerie Butcher—Glass Rhonda Lewis Dalton—Furniture Artisan Irene Feltes—Glass & Painting Barney Habben—Painting Dave Johnson—Highly Figured Woods Desidre Johnson—Glass & Painting Dana McCoy, Fusion Glass—Glass Nancy Ocken—Pottery Everett Pannier—Woodwork Stuart Roddy—Painting Paul Schmidt—Photography Kelli Eizenga Thompson—Abstract & Impressionist Painting André Joseph Sky—Painting & Photography Jimmy Wilson—Photography Art VanZuiden—Glass
Loft 112 Opens in Downtown Morrison
Posted on: December 16th, 2017On December 15 months of work culminated with the opening of Loft 112 in downtown Morrison. This new art gallery, classroom and studio space will add a venue for local artists to be able to sell their art in a retail setting. Several new artists have been added bringing the current artist listing to 17. […]
Loft 112 Open during Morrison Christmas Walk
Posted on: December 2nd, 2017Join us Saturday, December 2nd for Morrison’s Annual Christmas Walk. During the walk Loft 112 will be open so the community can see our space and learn how to become involved with Loft 112. Local artists and members of Loft 112 steering committee will be on-hand for questions. Join us — we open in two […]
Gallery at Loft 112 to Open
Posted on: November 1st, 2017After months of work Loft 112, a new retail arts center, will be opening yet this year on Morrison’s Main Street. Spearheaded by a group of local artists, art enthusiasts and representatives from the Morrison Area Development Corporation Loft 112 will feature an art gallery, studio space as well as art classes provided by Woodlawn […]
Morrison Tech to Offer Assistance Through “Geek Squad”
Posted on: October 10th, 2017Morrison Tech Expanding
Posted on: August 23rd, 2017Morrison Tech, a leader in the engineering tech educational field, announced today construction of an 8000 square foot Innovation Center on campus. This Center will bring together regional businesses, entrepreneurs, artisans and Morrison Tech students, providing them a place to create with equipment that they might not have easily available to them. “The center will […]