Montgomery County has a long history of welcoming business and industry. Located on I55 between St. Louis and Chicago, with major railroads crossing the county, and with up-the-minute communication facilities, the county is ideally located in the heart of America.
Montgomery County has several TIF districts as well as an Enterprise Zone. Information about the advantages they offer can be obtained from County Coordinator Chris Daniels, the county’s Economic Development Coordinator. Her phone number is (217) 532-9577 and the fax number is (217) 532-9585. Mailing address is: P.O. Box 122, Hillsboro, IL 62049.
In October 2004 Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC), a not-for-profit membership organization, was founded. MCEDC is dedicated to improving the economic well-being of citizens and to enhancing the community features in Montgomery County, Illinois. Visit their web site for more information.
Links & Resources
- Small Biz Start-up Grant Application
- Montgomery County Tourism Financial Assistance Application
- Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
- Illinois Department Of Employment Security
- University of Illinois Montgomery County Extension
- Illinois Department of Labor
- Lincoln Land Community College
- Social Security
- Subdivision Ordinance
Incentives
Incentives Offered by Montgomery County Municipalities
All communities in Montgomery County welcome new business and industry. Some communities are able to offer incentives in the form of a TIF district, Enterprise Zone or other economic incentives.
If you would like more information on economic opportunities in Montgomery County or any county communities, contact County Coordinator Chris Daniels. She will be glad to assist in providing any additional information needed.
Phone: (217) 532-9577
Mailing Address:
#1 Old Courthouse Square
Room 202
Hillsboro, IL 62049
See the list below to check what individual communities offer.
The Village of Butler
None
The Village of Coalton
None
The City of Coffeen
https://www.facebook.com/CityofCoffeenIL/
The Village of Donnellson
https://www.villageofdonnellson.com/
The Village of Farmersville
None
The Village of Fillmore
None
The Village of Harvel
None
The City of Hillsboro
https://hillsboroillinois.net/
The Village of Irving
None
The City of Litchfield
https://www.cityoflitchfieldil.com/
The City of Nokomis
https://cityofnokomis.com/
The Village of Ohlman
None
The Village of Panama
https://www.facebook.com/Panama.IL/
The Village of Raymond
None
The Village of Schram City
None
The Village of Taylor Springs
https://taylorspringsil.com/
The Village of Waggoner
https://www.facebook.com/p/Village-of-Waggoner-IL-100066528588102/?_rdr
The Village of Walshville
None
The Village of Wenonah
None
The City of Witt
https://www.facebook.com/CityofWittIL/
