Logistics Centers Economic Impact Study Madison County Community Development and Planning & Development partnered with four other regional and local organizations in order to gain a better understanding of the economic impact of this crucial sector of the County’s economy. We will determine this industry’s direct and indirect employment and overall economic impacts Enterprise Zone 101 (Enterprise Zone Basics) Enterprise Zone 101 meetings are being held all across Madison County to educate businesses and residents about the benefits of using these zones. We have covered the newest zone called the Discovery Zone and held a meeting with the Southwestern Madison County Enterprise Zone, and provided information on using the Riverbend Zone in coordination with the Riverbend Growth Association. Southwestern Illinois Trade & Investment Council The Council, created by both County Board Chairmen from St. Clair and Madison Counties, has appointed board members, created a resource guide, and developed an action item agenda for the coming year. This group is work- ing to create programs which will better market the Counties and assist businesses when looking to import and export their goods and services. Planned events include Exporter of the Year, monthly forums and other events. Madison County Tourism Initiative From Rt. 66 to Lewis and Clark, Madison County has the 8th largest tourism market in Illinois. We will lead efforts to promote County tourism during visits with stakeholder communities and ideas have been universally well-received. The next step is to complete board resolutions and letters of support from each community and work closer together to bring more tourism to the County. Madison County Economic Development Quarterly Meetings Meetings are being held every quarter with good turnout and engaging speakers. Early meetings covered East- West Gateway, business recruitment and retention and a discussion with the federal reserve. The next meeting will discuss the defense industry in Madison County and the U of I Defense Adjustment Grant. Madison County Broadband Planning Working with our IT department, we are reviewing opportunities for developing access to broadband services in areas of the County that are either not served or poorly served. We will be working with healthcare, legal, educa- tion and other users of broadband services to develop a complete network of service and analyze service gaps across the County to ensure we have a reliable information management system for business and residents. Justine Petersen Microloan Program Partnership Madison County has invested $200,000 into a business microloan program managed by Justine Petersen. These funds are reinvested into the County and assist entrepreneurs in starting new business opportunities. Madison County Rail Study Madison County is actively engaging multiple Class One rail service providers to develop a county inventory of rail served sites and infrastructure available for development op- portunities. The county will work with each rail service to establish prospect areas for the future planning and marketing of these sites. MCCD Community Snapshots Madison County collects and analyses data across all units of government in the County in order to gather residen- tial and construction information and track the growth of our economy. This information is shared with communi- ties as well as with the Chief County Assessor and 911 office to make sure all recent information is complete and up to date.
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Logistics Centers Economic Impact Study
Madison County Community Development and Planning & Development partnered with
four other regional and local organizations in order to gain a better understanding of
the economic impact of this crucial sector of the County’s economy. We will determine
this industry’s direct and indirect employment and overall economic impacts
Enterprise Zone 101 (Enterprise Zone Basics)
Enterprise Zone 101 meetings are being held all across Madison County to educate businesses and residents about
the benefits of using these zones. We have covered the newest zone called the Discovery Zone and held a meeting
with the Southwestern Madison County Enterprise Zone, and provided information on using the Riverbend Zone
in coordination with the Riverbend Growth Association.
Southwestern Illinois Trade & Investment Council
The Council, created by both County Board Chairmen from St. Clair and Madison Counties, has appointed board
members, created a resource guide, and developed an action item agenda for the coming year. This group is work-
ing to create programs which will better market the Counties and assist businesses when looking to import and
export their goods and services. Planned events include Exporter of the Year, monthly forums and other events.
Madison County Tourism Initiative
From Rt. 66 to Lewis and Clark, Madison County has the 8th largest tourism market in Illinois. We
will lead efforts to promote County tourism during visits with stakeholder communities and ideas
have been universally well-received. The next step is to complete board resolutions and letters of
support from each community and work closer together to bring more tourism to the County.
Madison County Economic Development Quarterly Meetings
Meetings are being held every quarter with good turnout and engaging speakers. Early meetings covered East-
West Gateway, business recruitment and retention and a discussion with the federal reserve. The next meeting
will discuss the defense industry in Madison County and the U of I Defense Adjustment Grant.
Madison County Broadband Planning
Working with our IT department, we are reviewing opportunities for developing access to broadband services in
areas of the County that are either not served or poorly served. We will be working with healthcare, legal, educa-
tion and other users of broadband services to develop a complete network of service and analyze service gaps
across the County to ensure we have a reliable information management system for business and residents.
Justine Petersen Microloan Program Partnership
Madison County has invested $200,000 into a business microloan program managed by Justine Petersen. These
funds are reinvested into the County and assist entrepreneurs in starting new business opportunities.
Madison County Rail Study Madison County is actively engaging multiple Class One rail service providers to develop
a county inventory of rail served sites and infrastructure available for development op-
portunities. The county will work with each rail service to establish prospect areas for
the future planning and marketing of these sites.
MCCD Community Snapshots
Madison County collects and analyses data across all units of government in the County in order to gather residen-
tial and construction information and track the growth of our economy. This information is shared with communi-
ties as well as with the Chief County Assessor and 911 office to make sure all recent information is complete and up