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 • 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

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.

INCUBATOR PROFILE

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For information on financial assistance, economic data, and on site inspection, contact:

Economic Development Corp.
of Decatur Macon County
100 E Washington St
Decatur, IL 62523
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