ANNUAL MEETING DIRECTOR'S REPORT Thursday, September 27, 2018 by Terry A Pope, DirectorGood evening and thank you for attending our annual meeting.As your director, I will use this time to give you an overview of the activities in which I have been engaged on your behalf over the past year.First, some statistics:I have represented Hancock County Economic Development at5 city council meetings 3 county board meetings 11 civic meetings 27 meetings with mayors … [Read more...] about 2018 Annual Meeting Director’s Report
News & Updates
Hancock County Business Plan Grant Program
The goal of the Hancock County Economic Development’s (HCED) Business Plan Grant Program is to foster business development in Hancock County, Illinois, through new business initiatives as well as business expansions.Download the HCED Business Plan Grant Program Information PacketGENERAL INFORMATIONUp to a total of $10,000 in grant funds may be awarded among one or more selected businesses in Hancock County, Illinois, that meet the specified Application criteria and provide adequate … [Read more...] about Hancock County Business Plan Grant Program
Fall 2018 Director’s Report
August is a time of transition. Summer to fall, students going back to school, farmers preparing for harvest. Seasons change. Hancock County Economic Development has made some changes to enhance the economic vitality of our County.We have our new website, www.growhancock.com up and going, and are getting some responses. Our Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn are growing in more looks, likes, and responses. We continue following our strategic plan’s three areas:Business Retention and … [Read more...] about Fall 2018 Director’s Report
Fall 2018 President’s Message
Economic development. What exactly does that mean? I hear that question rather frequently when asked about our organization. While the definition varies slightly depending on whom you ask or what you read, the true meaning is perhaps simpler.My son recently started walking. For months we’ve watched as he stood and took a step forward only to fall right back on his bottom. Finally, after months of anticipation (and moments of panic at the realization that he will soon be getting into … [Read more...] about Fall 2018 President’s Message
2018 HCED Annual Meeting
Please join us for our 2018 Annual Meeting on September 27, 2018, at 7:00 pm at the Marine Bank Bank Community Room, 410 Buchanan Street in Carthage. Our speaker will be Phil Conover, President of Quincy University.Phil Conover is the 23rd President of Quincy University. Since joining Quincy University in December 2017, Conover has worked tirelessly to achieve long-term sustainability for the university.Conover attended Illinois State University and graduated from Arizona State … [Read more...] about 2018 HCED Annual Meeting
Locally Owned Radio Returns to Hancock County
UPDATE: WCAZ is now on the air! The radio station is looking for Hancock County Residents to send them information about news and community events. Visit their new website for more information: wcazradio.comPrevious Story: Local radio returns to Hancock County thanks to the diligent efforts of a small group of citizens. Through the leadership of Jim Nightingale, a communication focus group met for the first time on January 16, 2018, to address the issue of the local radio station going off … [Read more...] about Locally Owned Radio Returns to Hancock County