Christian County Economic Development Report 2016

1. Report of the Christian County Economic Development Corporation 2016 1

2. Economic Development Update Executive Committee CCEDC 2015-2016 Ken Hart (President) People’s Bank & Trust Gary Spurling ( Vice President) Spurling Title, Inc. Amy K. Hagen (Vice President Elect) US Bank Matt Beckley (Treasurer) Hickman, Specha, Steiner and Beckley, LLP Patty Hornbuckle (Recorder) Greater Taylorville Chamber of Commerce Paul Schmitz Christian County Board Chairman John C. Curtin President’s Appointment Greg L. Brotherton Mayor of Taylorville George Heintz Peoples Bank & Trust Pana Brian Atwood GSI Dan Erni Waste Management Mary L. Renner ( Executive Director Christian County EDC 2

3. Economic Development Update Board of Directors: Thomas K. Dean PIDC Dr. Greggory W. Fuerstenau Taylorville Unit School District 3 Larry Carlen Ameren Kent Richardson CNB Bank and Trust William B. Hopper Private Citizen Dr. David Lett Pana Community School District 8 Randall J. Miller Miller Media Lawrence D. Peterson Domino Engineering Josh M. Shallenberger Shelby Electric Cooperative Mike Bell Village of Edinburg John Lawrence CPA 3

4. Economic Development Update Board Of Directors: Dr. Charlotte J. Warren Lincoln Land Community College James C. Olive Ahlstrom Filtration Janet Blue Pana Chamber of Commerce Phil Martin Martin Engineering Co Kim Bourne Taylorville Memorial Hospital Dr. James Hull Lake Land Community College Trina Casner Pana Community Hospital Dr. Josh Bullock Lake Land Community College Matt Beavers First National Bank of Pana Mike Brotherton Private Citizen Dee Krueger Lincoln Land Community College 4

5. Economic Development Update Christian County Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunity Program (CEO): In 2014 CCEDC, TDA and GTCC in cooperation with development partners the City of Taylorville, Christian County and private citizens formed a steering committee to start a CEO Program in Christian County. The steering committee was headed by Dee Krueger and Ken Hart. The committee made the decision to move forward. The goal of the CEO Program is to enable high school students in Christian County to become self-reliant small business entrepreneurs who are capable of starting and operating a successful business and contributing long term to the local economy. Dick Adams was retained as the facilitator of the Christian County CEO Program for year two of the program. Nine students from four high schools: Taylorville, Pana, Edinburg and First Baptist Christian Academy completed the program in 2015. Eight students from two high schools Taylorville and Edinburg were selected to comprise the Christian County CEO class of 2016/2017 which began in the fall. 5

6. Economic Development Update Christian County CEO Program: The Christian County CEO Class of 2016/2017 is as follows: Rhett Molan Dalton Dingl Samantha Hafliger Zebert Dunaway Brenden Watson Matthew O’Brien Alexus Gibson Kyle Woods 6

7. Economic Development Update The Christian County CEO Program The Christian County CEO Program is overseen by a board of directors. Current board members and officers are as follows: Dee Krueger -Chairperson Ken Hart -Treasurer Patty Hornbuckle -Secretary Mary Renner Marchelle Kassebaum Brenda Spurling Mayor Greg Brotherton Adam Vocks Randy Miller Dr. Gregg Fuerstenau Joe Curvey Heather Strom Michelle Reiss Lacy Glenn Mary DelValle 7

8. Economic Development UpdateProjects Taylorville Business and Industrial Park: Taylorville Development Association (TDA) in cooperation with development partners CCEDC, Christian County and the City of Taylorville successfully exercised an option on property previously owned by the Hopper family as a new location for the Taylorville Business and Industrial Park. The property is off Routes 29 and 104. Estimated Phase 1 infrastructure development costs are $1.6 million. TDA has acquired sight mapping and cost estimates from Martin Engineering Company and has sold off a portion of the property to raise cash for matching grants. TDA has applied for a zoning change to the 47 acre site from C2 to I1. CCEDC and TDA have been working with West Central Development Council and Doug McDermand, consultant to assemble the Pre-Application for infrastructure funding through the Economic Development Administration (EDA). The Pre-Application is in the final stages of completion. TDA is continuing to identify sources for the 55% local funding share needed to ensure maximum competitiveness of the Pre-Application for funding through EDA. 8

9. Economic Development UpdateTechnical Assistance Agracel Midwest Holdings ProLiance Energy KPMG Central Rail Consulting Kline Energy L and L Auto Mart Kreiger’s Restaurants Capstone Management Buckley Growers of Illinois, Inc. Ameren Illinois Rivers Project Goody’s NGKF Global Corporate Services • Technical Assistance was also provided to the following businesses, individuals and organizations by CCEDC 2010-2016: • ADP Tax Credit Service • ATY Building Systems • Ahlstrom Filtration • ADM • Design Manufacturing and Corrugating • Consolidated Communications • GSI • Macon Metals • Ameren • Pinnacle Financial • Caton Commercial Real Estate Group • USDA • Wilkinson Development 9

10. Economic Development UpdateTechnical Assistance Technical Assistance was also provided to the following businesses, individuals and organizations by CCEDC: Site Selection Magazine Expansion Management Maximus, Inc. Goodwill Industries Central Realty Norfolk and Southern Rail Road Frontier Industries EDA Ahlstrom Engine Filtration ECIDC Labor Survey IDOT TIDC Rural Partners Illinois Development Council • University of Illinois Extension Service • Taylorville Chamber of Commerce • CB Richard Ellis • Jones Lang LaSalle • Dedrick Development • Armstrong Development • Bob Westfall & Donald Day Developers • BPI • Drummond Coal Company • Erora Group • Tenaska • Ely Consulting • Pace Setter Steel 10

11. Economic Development UpdateTechnical Assistance Technical Assistance was also provided to the following businesses, individuals and organizations by CCEDC: Larry Johnson Developer ADP Tax Services NAPA LRF Engineering Fastenal Prairie Land Development McCladery Pullen PGAV EBL&S Property Management Charlotte May • The Garrison Group • Geri Kirkbride • Georgia McKenzie • Jim Diss • Pat Irwin • Janice Brown • PGAV • The Inn Pros, Inc. • Barbara Hamlin • Chris Schmatz • Joanna Daemaggio • Kent Bangert • Rick Heller 11

12. Economic Development UpdateTechnical Assistance Technical Assistance was also provided to the following businesses, individuals and organizations by CCEDC: David McClung, Tax Credit & Employer Service DivisionMAXIMUS, INC Greg Dunning Aaron's Sales and Lease Jessica Crowe Shipping Utilities, Inc Jeff Kimble Global Expansion Kim Homier Village of Edinburg Carl Workman CLS CEFS Clean Line Energy Partners U of I Extension Office Com ED Carl Adams Dynegy 12

13. Economic Development UpdateTechnical Assistance Technical Assistance was also provided to the following businesses, individuals and organizations by CCEDC: Illinois State Geological Survey Radio Shack Cardwell Commercial Reality RadioShack Aarons Aldi NextEra Energy Resources, LLC Private Development Reporter, Midwest Region Terry Pullen-Federal Government Village of Edinburg Burns McDonnell Engineers Kiewitt Engineers Illinois National Bank Aldi Hemang Dave Rhino Energy 20 Private Individuals on Enterprise Zone and other business related inquiries. ECIDC 13

14. Economic Development Update Retention Interviews: 2012-2016 Ahlstrom Engine Filtration, LLC Dynegy Macon Metals GSI Consolidated MBM Design Corrugated and Manufacturing Louis Marsch ATY Building Systems Buckley Growers Waste Management Nexus Driveline Merchandising B & R Construction Watson Foods ADM Walmart Power Line Supply Rock Solid Produce Enbridge Ameren Illinois Rivers Project 14

15. Economic Development Update Marketing Efforts: Developed one page marketing piece on the Taylorville Business and Industrial Park. Speaker on Economic Development- 2016 LEAD Program. Community Profiles Updates: Taylorville Pana Website: Development continues on the web site for CCEDC, www.christiancountyedc.co CCEDC is now on Facebook. Visit us at Christian County EDC. Partnerships/Affiliations: Rt. 29 Corridor: Attended meetings and provided ongoing technical assistance. Economic Development Administration: CCEDC and TDA have been working with EDA, West Central Development Council and others to assemble a quality Pre-Application to EDA through the Public Works Program for infrastructure funding for the industrial park. Submission of the Pre-Application to EDA is anticipated in the next few months. East Central Illinois Development Corporation: Provided economic development related and demographic information for Christian County. 15

16. Economic Development Update Consultant Profile: Illinois Development Council: 2001 IDC Distinguished Developer of the Year Award. 2004 Chairman of the Board. 2005 Immediate Past Chairman, Nominating Committee Chairman and member Governmental Affairs Committee. 2006-2008 Member Governmental Affairs and Marketing Committees. Consultant Information: Over 35 years experience in economic development,12 yrs in Christian County Served as Division Manager, Market Development for DCCA- managed a staff of 40 and a budget of approximately 2M. Co-authored the Illinois Business Retention Manual, drafted the Enterprise Zone Annual Report, assisted in writing the rules for the EDGE Tax Credit Program. Facilitated the Governor’s Task Force on Ownership Succession, and the Business Retention Task Force. 16

17. Economic Development Update For more information regarding the Christian County Economic Development Corporation, please contact: Mary Renner Executive Director Christian County EDC 108 W. Market Street Taylorville, Illinois 62568 217/638-5032 (P) 217/888-824-3997 (F) Email: r.consult@att.net Web Page: www.christiancountyedc.co Visit us on Facebook @ Christian County EDC 17