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Carroll County Region in Illinois is Right for Your Businesss
Office Hours
The Tri-County Economic Development Alliance (TCEDA) office operates Monday thru Thursday from 8am to 4:30pm.
Messages may be left at 815-273-1153.
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Use the All the Facts link for a comprehensive view and download of all the data. This is your InfoSource link if you want extensive information about Carroll County.
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Tri-County Economic Development Alliance
"Tri-County Economic Development Alliance" held its first Board of Directors meeting on
Thursday, April 30. Officers were elected and a number of committees were set up.
Laurie Gungel is continuing to meet individually with businesses throughout Carroll County as part of our Business Retention survey program.
Survey results will be gathered in mid-late June, and a long range plan developed.
Watch for more details.
Carroll County Transportation System Update
The Carroll County Transportation Policy Group met Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at the Carroll County Farm Bureau. Phase 3 manuals were dispersed and 2 committees were formed:
1. Contract Development Group
2. Public Education/Legislative Outreach Group
Data reports on the recent transportation survey results were also distributed. We received 809 Community surveys, 14 Agency, and 8 Resource surveys.
Mark your calendar for our next meeting on Tuesday, July 21 at the Carroll County Farm Bureau.
2nd Annual Green Fair Announced
If you missed last year’s Green Fair in Elizabeth, IL or if you enjoyed it and look forward to more, be sure to put the date of Saturday, September 26 on your calendar!
This year’s Green Fair theme is Going Green is Mainstream and will have the best elements from last year plus more! Once again people of all ages will be able to enjoy youth activities, presentations that are geared to homeowners and businesses and great opportunities to purchase “green products”. Expect to meet exhibitors and speakers knowledgeable in solar, wind, and geothermal energy, energy conservation and sustainable living that will offer ideas that save money and “green” your home.
Added this year will be an educational panel from area colleges to share information on available environmental careers.
Other exciting additions to the Green Fair are art exhibits that reflect the environment, cooking demonstrations and wine tasting which supports and encourages the use of locally produced and organic food and businesses.
Save the date of September 26! The location is again Highland Community College West, located on Route 20, in Elizabeth, IL. To be an exhibitor or for more information, contact Maggie Friedenbach, representing University of Illinois Extension and the Jo-Carroll Solid Waste Agency, at 815-244-9444. For Jo Daviess County visitor information, call 877-444-5850 or visit www.galena.org.
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InfoSource provides you with vital information to assist you in your business decisions in Carroll County. Working together to develop and support economic growth while sustaining the positive qualities of rural life are what we are all about.
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Updated on 06/25/2009 02:15 PM by ccedcmain
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September 26, 2009 - 2nd Annual Green Fair
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