On August 22, 2013, the Morrison City Council voted unanimously to contribute $10,000 towards the French Creek flood plain study. This contribution, along with matching funds from the Morrison Area Development Corporation and local property owners will fund a study by Chastain & Associates to challenge FEMA’s map and distinguish between “flood plain” and “flood […]
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Flood Plain Study goes Forward
Posted on: August 1st, 2013The Attitudes to Succeed in a Small Town
Posted on: May 21st, 2013Blogger Clay Forsberg writes about the skills we need to succeed in small towns in the next decade. I thought it sounded relevant to our own community, so thought I would share an excerpt of the post: The death of “Small Town U.S.A.” … or maybe not! (Here’s Clay’s original post.) The standard answer is – […]
Schuler Motors Check Presentation to MADC
Posted on: January 23rd, 2013Schuler Motors, Inc., of Morrison, IL recently presented a check to the Morrison Area Development Corporation (MADC) in conjunction with the groups yearly fundraising drive. MADC relies on community partnerships and their financial support in promoting and coordinating economic growth and development in all areas of the City of Morrison. The ultimate goal of the […]
Thomson Prison Update
Posted on: December 6th, 2012Recently the Federal Bureau of Prisons announced the purchase of Thomson Prison in Thomson, IL. With the opening of the prison, there is a tremendous opportunity for our area and we welcome the nearly 1,100 jobs. According to the Daily Herald, “State officials estimated that annual operation of the facility would generate more than $122 […]
MADC Gifts the Friends of the Parks
Posted on: December 4th, 2012The Morrison Area Development Corporation (MADC) recently donated to the Friends of the Parks Morrison Rockwood Recreational Trail Project. The trail will provide a safe passage for walkers, bikers, and snowmobilers between the City of Morrison and the entrance to Morrison-Rockwood Park. “Business start ups and companies looking to relocate go where their employees want […]
MADC and City Council working together
Posted on: August 2nd, 2012MADC, understanding and supporting the city’s decision not to increase the city’s debt load with this purchase, agreed to offer the money needed to purchase the west Market street parking lot and thus preserving the $75,000 DCEO grant that had been approved for upgrading the property. This property offers an opportunity for the city to […]
THE National Bank makes a donation to MADC
Posted on: August 2nd, 2012Morrison Area Development Corporation (MADC) recently accepted a donation from THE National Bank, 211 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. The Morrison Area Development Corporation is a non-profit, volunteer organization established to promote and coordinate economic growth and economic development in all areas of the City. The ultimate goal of the MADC is to maintain and […]
Schuler Motors donates to MADC
Posted on: August 2nd, 2012Schuler Motors, Inc., of Morrison, IL recently presented a check to the Morrison Area Development Corporation (MADC) in conjunction with the groups yearly fundraising drive. MADC relies on community partnerships and their financial support in furthering the economic growth of Morrison, by maintaining and attracting businesses to the community. Past contributions were used to […]