Economic Development
Arthur has an active plan for growth!
Arthur offers good transportation access, an honest, hardworking labor force, and plenty of space to grow.
Arthur's strong history of growing industries demonstrate the potential you will find here. Look over some of our "Shining Stars" and then picture yourself here. These businesses alone employ close to our total population.
Schrock Cabinets -
CHI
Industries -
Coach House
Garages
EZ-Trail -
OE Schrock Builders
Add in the strong rural business that Arthur is well known for and you have a very well rounded work force available.
For More Information, Contact:
Arthur Area
Economic Development Corporation
Post Office Box 198
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-3533
The mission of the AAEDC's Advanced Manufacturing
Initiative is to support the economic development goals of
growing and retaining businesses in the Arthur area, and to
attract new businesses to the area.
The Arthur Area Economic Development Corporation is a
nonprofit public-private partnership responsible for business attraction,
expansion and retention efforts in Arthur and the surrounding Area. The
AAEDC works cooperatively with local government and surrounding local
regional development organizations toward improvements in the business
community and area lifestyles.
Composed of a combination of leading private sector employers, labor,
educational institutions and a variety of governmental bodies, the AAEDC is
uniquely positioned to address the needs of Arthur's existing business and
employer base along with prospective businesses looking in and around the
Arthur area for the first time.