Mission Morton
It all begins with a community. The Morton Economic Development Council is dedicated to shaping Morton's future positively. As an exceptional community experiencing steady commercial and residential growth, renowned for its outstanding Village Staff, park district, and top-tier schools in Illinois, we recognize the importance of careful planning and business cultivation to sustain our vibrant essence. Through our Mission Morton initiative, we've embraced five core goals: assisting local employers with growth impediments, recruiting community-minded employers, attracting retail businesses to enhance resident quality of life, supporting local entrepreneurs, and revitalizing Morton's downtown district to ensure sustained prosperity.
Our Plan.
The Morton EDC is guided by strategic planning as we evaluate and continually reevaluate our progress in the following goals. For 2021-2026, our Mission Morton initiative will serve as a guide to continue to build and attract workforce, assist local businesses, spur capital investment, and generate enhanced revenues.
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150 Business Visits
Goal Number = 30 annually
Direct business engagement with our local businesses
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Connect with 200 small business, entrepreneur start-ups and growth companies.
Goal Number = 40 annually
Enhance our entrepreneur ecosystem with direct connectivity with clients and attendees at MEDC host events and programs.
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25 new business locations to Morton assisted by MEDC
Goal Number = 5 annually
Business attraction
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Micro Grants Awarded
Goal Number: $24,000 annually
Direct investment from Morton Community Bank to support job growth
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Year over year increase to investor network
Goal Number: Annual increase of 8% year over year or minimum of $10,000 new dollars
Expand our investor network to connect and inform