Wednesday, October 07, 2009
 
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Lincoln & Logan County Development Partnership attracts $50,000 grant for economic development master plan

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[October 07, 2009]  The Lincoln & Logan County Development Partnership submitted an application to the United States Department of Agriculture in May for a $50,000 Rural Development Business Opportunity Grant for the purpose of creating an economic development master plan. Last week, it was announced that Logan County was one of two communities in the state of Illinois to receive full funding.

RestaurantThe economic development master plan will analyze Logan County's comprehensive plan along with growth areas and provide a road map for economic development growth for the entire county, including business recruitment and the incentives needed to attract these businesses. By identifying the types of companies best suited for the area, the partnership can target its marketing efforts.

This plan will look not only at the city of Lincoln, but also the agriculture areas and smaller outlying communities. A major consulting firm that specializes in these types of studies will be hired through the USDA grant. The goal is to have the consultant hired by the end of the year and have the plan competed by September 2010.

This will be Logan County's first economic development master plan.

The Lincoln & Logan County Development Partnership is the economic development agency serving businesses, government and residents of Logan County. The partnership's mission is to enhance the economic prosperity and quality of life in Logan County.

[Text from file received from Lincoln & Logan County Development Partnership]

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