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SPONSORS

Support from private companies and public agencies provides essential funding for the Midwest CDI. In return, by partnering with the Midwest CDI, organizations gain valuable recognition and access to community leaders active in economic development, support training that is essential for the economic revitalization of the region, and successfully achieve marketing and philanthropic goals. There are several ways to become a sponsor. Sponsors may make financial contributions, sponsor scholarships for community leaders, reimburse their staff for attending CDI, or make in-kind contributions, such as providing services free or at reduced cost. For more information on sponsorship options, please contact John Gruidl at 309.298.2984 or by e-mail at JJ-Gruidl@wiu.edu.

GOLD SPONSORS

AmerenAmeren was created by the December 1997 merger of CIPSCO Incorporated and Union Electric Company. In 2003, Ameren grew with the acquisition of CILCORP Inc., parent of Central Illinois Light Company, now operating as AmerenCILCO, and in 2004, Ameren acquired Illinois Power Company - now operating as AmerenIP - from Dynegy Inc. Ameren employees, totaling approximately 9,000, provide energy services to approximately 2.4 million electric customers and nearly one million natural gas customers across 64,000 square miles in Illinois and Missouri.

SILVER SPONSORS

Thomas N. Jacob and AssociatesThomas N. Jacob & Associates, located in Bloomington, Illinois was established in 1979 to advise Illinois municipalities engaged in a variety of economic development activities. The firm has created more than 80 Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Districts and Special Service Areas that retained or created more than 4,000 jobs and over $2 billion of new investment in development throughout downstate Illinois. The law firm offers services to cities and private developer clients in Illinois. The Economic Development Group, Ltd, (EDG) a related company, was established in 1999 to provide technical assistance and administrative support to local officials and developers who are establishing TIF Districts. To further enhance economic development efforts in downstate Illinois, EDG’s experienced professionals provide technical assistance and the necessary expertise to ensure that each community's TIF District is created properly and is administered in compliance with all statutory requirements as provided in the Illinois Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act.

USDA Rural DevelopmentUSDA - Rural Development is committed to improving the economy and quality of life in all of rural America. Our financial programs support such public facilities and services as water and sewer systems, housing, health clinics, emergency service facilities and electric and telephone service. We promote economic development by supporting loans to businesses through banks and community-managed lending pools. We offer technical assistance and information to help agricultural and other cooperatives get started and improve the effectiveness of their member services. And we provide technical assistance to help communities undertake community empowerment programs.

BRONZE SPONSORS

City of Moline, IllinoisThe City of Moline is located in the heart of the Midwest, nestled between the banks of the Mississippi and Rock River in Rock Island County, Illinois. Home to 43,768 people, Moline is one of four cities making up the Quad Cities, a metropolitan area of over 350,000 people residing in Moline and Rock Island, Illinois and Bettendorf and Davenport, Iowa. Centrally located, Moline offers easy access to a year - round calendar rich in cultural and entertainment opportunities.

Farnsworth GroupThe Farnsworth Group is a full-service engineering and architectural firm that offers clients more than 240 professionals located throughout a network of offices in the Midwest and West. With a rich tradition that spans more than 100 years, Farnsworth Group has been assisting its clients with the technical challenges that affect their daily business. Through the course of that time, the tools of our trade have certainly changed. Calculators have replaced the slide rule. Computers have replaced the drawing board. And the Internet has changed just about everything else. But time and technology cannot change our company philosophy, which remains the same today as it did 100 years ago: our clients are our first priority.


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