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North Central Illinois Economic Development District

       The Comprehensive Economic Strategy (CEDS) for the North Central Illinois District represents a combined multi-county effort to bring economic improvement to the area.  The plan replaces past single-county plans by combining the counties into one redevelopment district.  The CEDS has been approved by the Economic Development Administration (EDA).  The CEDS outlines past development efforts in the district, describes the area's economy, provides geographic and demographic information, identifies potentials and constraints with development, and outlines five specific goals to improve economic development throughout the district.

      The Economic Development District (EDD) was formally designated by the U.S. Department of Commerce, EDA in February 2005.  NCICG is the administrator of the EDD.  A District Committee will guide NCICG in this effort.  The   Planning Grant of $53,628 NCICG has received from EDA will allow NCICG to implement and update the CEDS that has been prepared and approved for the District.  The CEDS was written in 1999.  The actions and strategies in the document were designed to have NCICG work to supplement and support the existing economic development organizations and groups that exist in the region and to fill in gaps as needed. 

     The emphasis from Congress and the Department of Commerce is on REGIONAL cooperation and development efforts to supplement the existing individuals, organizations and associations that exist.  This strategy allows the Federal government to participate in Economic Development in an efficient manner at the local level.  U.S. Congressman Ray LaHood (18^th District), U.S. Congressmen, Jerry Weller (11^th District), and U.S. Congressman Dennis Hastert have assisted in NCICG’s efforts to bring these federal funds to the local area.

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Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Available for Review and Comment.

The CEDS document is available below for review and comment.  Comments can be submitted to Kevin Lindeman, Economic Development District Director at klindeman@ncicg.org.  Please submit with comments your name, address, phone number and your organization name.  The updated plan will be submitted to the Economic Development Administration - Chicago Regional Office at the end of September.

 

Economic Development Summit a Success

The First Economic Development Summit was Held May 11, 2007

The North Central Illinois Council of Governments held an Economic Development Summit Friday, May 11, 2007 at Celebrations 150, LaSalle.  The summit was for local elected officials, economic development professionals and those interested in economic development for the region. Approximately 50 participants attended the summit.  If you have suggestions for the next Economic Development Summit send an e-mail to Kevin Lindeman at klindeman@ncicg.org.

Click here for link to Economic Development Summit Presentations

 

Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) available for Review and Comment

 The update of the CEDS is available for review and comment.  The section of the plan along with tables and maps area available for download below.  Please submit all comments and questions to Kevin Lindeman, Economic Development District Director with your name, address, phone number and your organization name. The printed publication is available for purchase from NCICG for the cost of $5.00 (plus shipping and handling).

Download CEDS Free in PDF format. 

Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS):

(click on a link below to download sections of plan in pdf format)

• Cover and Preface

• Introduction

• Historical Assessment of Past Development Efforts

• The District and It's Economy

• Potentials for Economic Development

• Development Strategy

• Performance Measure

• Project, Programs and Activities

The links to CEDS Tables are listed below:

• Table 1 Population and Percent Changes of counties, villages, and cities over 1,000 population, 1960-2000

• Table 2 Cities wit Local Economic Development Tax Incentive Programs

• Table 3 Revolving Loan Fund Programs

• Table 4 General and Minority Population Characteristics by County, 2000

• Table 5 Educational Attainment for Persons 25 and Older, 2000

• Table 6 Income Characteristics by County, 2000

• Table 7 Labor Force

• Table 8 Unemployment Rates by County

• Table 9 Employment by Industry, 1991-2000

• Table 10 Employment by Industry, 2001-2005

• Table 11 Agriculture Activity by County

• Table 12 Major District Employers with 100 or More Employees

• Table 13 Equalized Assessed Valuations of Communities

• Table 14 Total Housing Units by Urban and Rural Place, 1990 - 2000

• Table 15 Community Sewer and Water Facilities by County

• Table 16 Age of Housing and Facilities Percentages by County, 1990

• Table 17 Age of Housing and Facilities Percentages by County, 2000

• Table 18 Mass Layoff Events

The links to CEDS Maps are listed below:

• Figure 1 District State Map

• Figure 2 District Communities Map 

• Figure 3 District Coal Mined Areas Map

• Figure 4 District State Conservation Areas Map

• Figure 5 District Natural Areas and Nature Preserves Map

• Figure 6 District Floodzones Map

• Figure 7 District Rivers and Streams Map

• Figure 8 District Wetlands Map

• Figure 9 District Railroads and Airports Map

• Figure 10 District Community Populations Map