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Morton by the Numbers
1
people call Morton “home”
1
%
of world’s canned pumpkin is processed here
1500
people travel to Morton every day
The $250 million Back to Business (B2B) grant program aims to deploy small businesses recovery grants for those hit hardest by the COVID-19 pandemic. The B2B grant program builds on the success of last year’s Business Interruption Grant (BIG) program.
This $10 million grant program is aimed at revitalizing the hard-hit tourism industry by bringing back new and returning tourism attractions and festivals to our state.
The Tourism Attractions and Festivals Grant program is made possible with the support of federal dollars from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and is part of a broader effort to help reinvigorate tourism in Illinois and to put the industry on a path to economic recovery from COVID-19.
The Morton Economic Development Council exists to positively shape the future of Morton. The Morton Economic Development Council stands ready to help you launch a successful business in Morton. With a host of free support resources and grant opportunities, we offer the resources to help your business to thrive.
Join Our Team! Morton Chamber of Commerce and EDC hiring bookkeeper.
Learn more, click here for job posting and how to apply!
people call Morton “home”
of world’s canned pumpkin is processed here
people travel to Morton every day
