FORGING AHEAD
In 2006, community leaders came together to create the EDC's five-year strategic plan, "Navigating a New Direction." Through the support of our investors, we exceeded our five-year goals for jobs created/retained and new capital investment. "Navigating a New Direction" was a good start, however, we continue to push forward to stimulate more economic growth and improve McLean County's quality of life with the creation and implementation of our next five-year initiative called "Forging Ahead." This five year initiative (2012-2016) promises to remain true to the EDC's core mission, while bringing tighter focus on new business recruitment and existing business expansion. Below are the investors that have already signed on for the five-year initiative, the number continues to grow each day.
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
Advocate BroMenn Medical Center
Bloomington-Normal Association of Realtors, Inc.
Calvert & Metzler Memorial Homes
Crabtree Financial Services, LLC.
Dunbar, Breitweiser & Co., LLP
Eastland Mall - CBL Development
Express Employment Professionals
Fox & Hounds Hair Studio & Day Spa
Francois Associates Architects, LLC
Hartweg, Turner, Wood and DeVary Law Firm
Industry Advancement Foundation Central Illinois Builders of AGC
Integrity Technology Solutions
Junior Achievement of Central Illinois
Kagel Financial Management Services
McLean County Mayors Association
Mid-State Transmission Service
Nu-Way Transportation Services, Inc.
Pinnacle Actuarial Resources, Inc.
Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
Prairie Enterprises, LLC
Rohan Strack Enterprises (Jimmy John's)
Suzi Davis Travel/American Express
State Farm Insurance Companies
The Red Oak Comfort Food and Pie Co.
Thomas, Connolly & Phelps, Inc.
Village of Hudson/Hudson Township
FORGING AHEAD
"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
2011 ANNUAL REPORT
Strategic Partners
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