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Morrison Development to Host Update Meeting on Art Center
Posted on: July 24th, 2017Morrison Summer Extravaganza July 29
Posted on: July 17th, 2017Whiteside County Economic Development & Illinois Chamber Team Up for Listening Sessions
Posted on: July 12th, 2017Whiteside County Economic Development office along with the Illinois Chamber of Commerce and Sauk Valley Community College have teamed up to host two listening sessions on Thursday, July 13th for area small businesses. IL Senator Tammy Duckworth is a member of the US Senate Committee for Small Business & Entrepreneurship. Earlier this year the committee […]
Artist Survey Now Open
Posted on: July 3rd, 2017The Morrison Area Development Corporation in conjunction with local artists and art enthusiasts is working toward establishing an arts center in Morrison. Please take our survey so we can learn more about what you would like to see. There is also a question on a potential name for the center. If you have an […]
Morrison Tech Recognized by Forbes Magazine
Posted on: June 22nd, 2017In a ranking of the top 30 two year trade schools Forbes Magazine has named Morrison Tech as #19 on their list. Courtesy of Edward Molek, PIA The Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics lands as the No. 11 Two-Year Trade School and is the top school on the list for technical trades. “I can think […]
IL Manufacturing Update to be Held in Sterling
Posted on: April 18th, 2017The Dixon Chamber of Commerce, Morrison Area Development Corporation and Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce are joining again to co-host another great event for local businesses. Tuesday, May 2 the President and CEO of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association, Greg Baise, will be in Sterling for a manufacturing update. This special presentation will focus on […]
MADC to host Housing Workshop for Realtors and Lenders
Posted on: April 11th, 2017Representatives from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Agency will be in Morrison on April 26 to present a program for local realtors and lenders on single-family housing programs. According to Kimberly Ewoldsen Executive Director of the Morrison Area Development Corporation, “In talking with local realtors about programs to aid in placing families […]
IDOT to hold Public Informational Meeting March 16
Posted on: March 16th, 2017The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) will hold an 0pen-house format, public informational meeting on U.S. 30 from Illinois 136 east of Fulton to Illinois 40 in Rock Falls. At the meeting, IDOT will present new information on the U.S. 30 study. All interested parties are invited to attend and participate any time between 4 […]
City Rebar finds Permanent Home in Morrison
Posted on: January 18th, 2017For years, the Morrison Area Development Corporation (MADC) has focused on securing business entities in their Industrial Park located on the south edge of Morrison. Most recently the efforts were to secure a permanent occupant for the abandoned Altronics facility. This 10,000-square foot industrial facility recently became the national headquarters for The City Rebar, Inc. […]
Manufacturing Recognized in Illinois
Posted on: October 26th, 2016On October 7, people across the country will celebrate Manufacturing Day and all the contributions manufacturers make to our communities and our local economies. With 12 million people – or one in ten American workers – employed in manufacturing jobs across the country, odds are you or your family members know someone working in the […]