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Economic development is a commitment to growth that has a lasting positive impact on the community. It encompasses workforce development; attracting, creating and growing businesses; and creating and retaining jobs to make the community a better place to live. Strong businesses provide good jobs and pay taxes that fund vital services such as schools, roads, fire and police. Likewise, the mission of the Jacksonville Regional Economic Development Corporation (JREDC) has remained consistent since 1964 — to create, expand, recruit and retain job opportunities for Morgan and Scott Counties. We are committed to growth and we are focused on the improvement o...

Jacksonville Municipal Airport (IJX), the publicly-owned general aviation airport in Morgan County, Illinois, is an economic driver generating $8.1 million in total economic impact in 2019. Operated by the Jacksonville Airport Authority, IJX is used for recreational flying, aircraft flight testing and flight training and has flights that travel to all corners of the United States. IJX supports additional activities including corporate/business flights, aerial inspection and photography, police and law enforcement operations, military training, medical transport and seasonal agricultural activities. Jacksonville Municipal Airport by the Numbers The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) initiated the development of the Illinois Aviation Economic Impact Analysi...