Business Center of Decatur - Community Profile


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							2121 S. Imboden Ct. Decatur, IL 62521 Ph: (217) 423-2832 Fax: (217) 423-7214
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	Location In Central Illinois 179 miles from Chicago, 116 miles from St. Louis, and 150 miles from Indianapolis. Population City: 83,885 Macon County: 117,822 450,000 within 9 county area with an excellent pool of skilled and unskilled labor. Access to Markets Served by the Norfolk Southern, ICG, Indiana Hi-Rail and CSX Railroads. U.S. 51, IL 48, I-72, IL 121, and U.S. 36 provide access for dozens of area motor carriers.
	Financial Decatur is a major financial center for Central Illinois, with 7 banks. Education Millikin University (4 year) and Richland Community College; 4 major universities within commuting distance. Major Industries Caterpillar Tractor • A. E. Staley Manufacturing Company • Bridgestone/Firestone • Archer Daniels Midland • Illinois Power Company • Decatur Memorial Hospital • St. Mary's Hospital • Zexel Illinois • Akorn Manufacturing • Wagner Castings • Burks Pumps • Bodine Electric • Grigoleit Company • Bodine Environmental • Mueller Company

	For information on financial assistance, economic data, and on site inspection, contact: Economic Development Corp. of Decatur Macon County P.O. Box 1040 100 Merchant St. Decatur, IL 62525 217/ 422-9520 fax 217/ 422-9307 www.decaturedc.com Ameren Economic Development 370 S. Main St. Decatur, IL 62523 800-981-9409 or 217-424-7397 Fax 314-641-2460 Email: eddept@ameren.com Website: www.ameren.com
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