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Resolve to be counted in the 2020 Census
12 Jan 2020
As we were busy celebrating the end of 2019 and making resolutions for the new year, the U.S. Census Bureau released its estimation that Illinois has lost more than 51,000 people in the past year — or 0.4% of its population — because of declining birth rates and out-migration.
This is the sixth straight year the bureau has reported a population loss in the Land of Lincoln. As the state’s population decreases, its political and economic power erodes, as well.
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Where the (good) jobs are
Jan 9 2020With unemployment at a 50-year low—the rate in Illinois was 3.9 percent late last year—it's an excellent time to be in the job market and not a bad time to be a corporate employee.
Labor shortages have put the spotlight on once-sleepy corporate human resources departments. HR has gained...
Where you spend your money matters
Jan 9 2020The holiday shopping season is officially upon us, and this is the perfect time to remind readers that shopping locally greatly impacts our community. While the convenience and price comparison options of online shopping are enticing, let’s consider how we can strengthen our local economy when choosing gifts for our...
The mission of the Jacksonville Regional Economic Development Corp. (JREDC) has remained the same since its inception as the Jacksonville Area Industrial Corp. in 1964: to create, expand, recruit and retain job opportunities for Morgan County.
Today, the JREDC Board of Directors and staff are dedicated to continuing this...
