University of Illinois Extension / Schuyler County Economic Development

In June 2004, Schuyler County announced a collaborative agreement with the Schuyler University of Illinois Extension Unit to strengthen community and economic development services in Schuyler County. The agreement provides University of Illinois Extension financial and vast resource support to the Schuyler County’s Economic Development program. University of Illinois Extension/Schuyler County Economic Development works to bring job and capital creation opportunities to Schuyler County.

U of I Extension/SCED’s purpose is to encourage, stimulate, and promote economic and community development and to enhance the overall quality of life for Schuyler County residents and its business community.

U of I Extension/SCED assists with relocating or starting a business, developing commercial or industrial sites, and addressing economic or community development opportunities. They work collaboratively for business attraction, marketing, retention, and expansion with the
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Workforce Investment Board of Western Illinois, the Small Business Development Center, the Western Illinois Entrepreneurship Center, Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs, USDA-Rural Development, Spoon River College Community and Workforce Education, the Two Rivers Regional Council or Public Officials, and the River Valley Community Development Corporation.

Schuyler County’s Industrial Park is under development just west of Rushville to provide space for light industry or manufacturing. For information on U of I Extension/SCED assistance, contact Carol Montague, Schuyler County Economic Director, at (217)322-3003.

Partners of SCED

For Information
Please Contact:
Carol Montague
Executive Director

114 N Congress, Suite C
Rushville, IL 62681
217-322-3003