The Morrison Area Development Corporation (MADC) is continuing the work they began last fall with working more closely with local businesses and trying to help business locate in Morrison. The group is hosting a contest for entrepreneurs and business owners. The “What’s Your Big Idea” contest will end next February and is formatted along the […]
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Morrison to Hold Business Contest
Posted on: October 7th, 2016State Economic Development Board has Local Representation
Posted on: August 26th, 2016Betty Steinert, formerly the head of Whiteside County Economic Development and Administrator of the Whiteside-Carroll Enterprise Zone has recently been named to the newly created Illinois Business and Economic Development Corp. The new, nonprofit board will focus on economic development and is designed as a tool to help make Illinois more competitive in terms of […]
Whiteside County Launches New “Virtual Incubator” Morrison Institute of Technology First to Join
Posted on: June 24th, 2016Bringing expertise and networking opportunities to local businesses is one way economic developers can assist businesses to grow and thrive, and the Whiteside County Economic Development Department (EDD) and Morrison Institute of Technology (MIT) are joining forces to accomplish this. The County EDD is introducing a “Virtual Incubator” and MIT has stepped up to become […]
Morrison Child Care Survey Now Open
Posted on: June 9th, 2016In an effort to better serve our community, the Morrison Area Development Corporation (MADC), along with the Morrison Chamber of Commerce, the City of Morrison, Morrison Schools, and the Morrison Preschool and Daycare, wants the community’s feedback on childcare service needs and capacity issues in the Morrison area. To determine current and future needs […]
County Airport Named General Aviation Airport of the Year
Posted on: May 26th, 2016Whiteside County Airport, Joseph Bittorf Field, has been named the 2016 Illinois General Aviation Airport of the Year, by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Division of Aeronautics. The award was based on the airport’s safety record, general maintenance, and services provided to the community. The Whiteside County Airport’s longest runway is 6500 feet which […]
Sauk to Host Business Start Up Workshop in Morrison
Posted on: April 5th, 2016MADC Hosts Development Update Breakfast
Posted on: March 18th, 2016The Morrison Area Development Corporation (MADC) hosted their first ever development update breakfast for area investors and businesses. The meeting featured MADC Executive Director Kimberly Ewoldsen who shared updates on the progress MADC has seen in the last year. In addition Mayor Everett Pannier provided a general update on the City and John Pavelka, Wells […]
Renkes Retires from Board
Posted on: January 29th, 2016Phil Renkes was recently presented with a plaque of appreciation for his commitment and dedicated service as treasurer of the Morrison Area Development Corporation. Pictured is Phil Renkes (Left) and Jerry Lindsey, President of the Morrison Area Development Corporation Board.
How to Start a Business Workshop Scheduled
Posted on: September 25th, 2015MADC Invests in Local CEO Program
Posted on: September 17th, 2015The Morrison Area Development Corporation has recently become involved with the CEO Program at the Whiteside Area Career Center. The mission of the CEO program is to prepare our youth to be responsible, enterprising individuals who become entrepreneurs or entrepreneurial thinkers and contribute to the economic development and sustainability of our area. It is our […]