In 2005, several community leaders came together to create the EDC's five-year strategic plan, "Navigating a New Direction." In 2006, the EDC embarked on a major fundraising campaign to implement the plan. Through the support of our investors, we have already exceeded our five-year goals for jobs created/retained and new capital investment. However, we continue to push forward to stimulate more economic growth and improve McLean County's quality of life.
To learn how to become an investor in the EDC or to learn more about our strategic plan, contact Marty Vanags, CEO, at (309) 452-8437 or mvanags@bnbiz.org.
Our Investors
Bloomington Offset Process, Inc.
Bloomington-Normal Assn. of Realtors
Bridgestone/Firestone Off-Road Tire Co.
Central Illinois Regional Airport
First State Bank of Bloomington
Francois Associates Architects
Hanson's Cleaners
Henning, Strouse, Jordan & Stephens
Integrity Technology Solutions
Jay D. Reece, Attorney at Law
John C. Morris & Associates
Junior Achievement of Central Illinois
Livingston & McLean Counties Building & Trades Council
Marriott Hotel & Conference Center (Bloomington-Normal)
McLean County Chamber of Commerce
McLean County Mayors Association
McLean County Title
Pinnacle Actuarial Resources, Inc.
Reiser, Chinski & Co.
State Farm Insurance Companies
Sulaski & Webb, CPAs
Suzi Davis Travel/American Express
Thomas, Connolly & Phelps, Inc.
Village of Hudson/Hudson Township
NAVIGATING A NEW DIRECTION
"COUNTRY Financial invests in the EDC because of the important role they play in improving the quality of life in our community. Whether it is helping small business gain access to capital or promoting the community to companies that might consider our areaa as a place to conduct business, the EDC's role is crucial. Through their efforts, Bloomington-Normal's quality of life improves which makes it more attractive to recruit and retain high quality employees for our operations at COUNTRY. Every business, large and small, should consider investing in the EDC."
-Dave Magers, CFO, COUNTRY Financial
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