1. Presented to: Teutopolis Community for Progress 9/23/10

2. ECIDC Service Region

3. Our Mission Fostering regional economic development through collaboration, networking and education.

4. Our Purpose Bring together community leadership and resources Foster a sense of regionalism Increase cooperation between organizations and government agencies Improve capabilities of human resources

5. Our Services: Regional Collaboration & Networking Facilitate a collaborative and planned effort to promote the region Think regionally to compete globally

6. Our Services: Professional Development Leadership Economic and community development Funding opportunities Strategic planning Resources for community leaders

7. Our Services Support local economic development Link community and business leaders with local, state, and federal resources Distribute information relevant to community and economic development

8. Our Services Grant & Resource Information Resource library at www.ecidc.comwww.ecidc.com Links to additional resources for community and business leaders Community Leader Resource Guide Regional e-newsletter Research grant and funding opportunities

9. Our Services Market Analysis Services for ECIDC Members Discounted cost Two free, electronically issued reports Customized reports to aid current and prospective business owners and community leaders Make informed decisions on target audience, products or services, expanding, researching competition, etc…

10. Our Services Leadership Recognition Business Ethics & Social Involvement Award Outstanding Leadership in Economic Development Award Lifetime Achievement Award

11. Other resources: Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs – Mapping the Future of your Community www.mappingthefuture.orgwww.mappingthefuture.org Rural Partners www.ruralpartners.orgwww.ruralpartners.org Illinois Development Council www.ildevelopmentcouncil.org www.ildevelopmentcouncil.org Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity www.commerce.state.il.uswww.commerce.state.il.us USDA Rural Development www.usda.govwww.usda.gov

12. ECIDC 1204 Network Centre Effingham, IL 62401 (217) 540-3517 jgrunloh@lakeland.cc.il.us