Empowering together tommorrow.

As a partner in the Morton Economic Development Council (EDC), your ideas, expertise, and commitment are the driving force behind our collective success. Together, we ignite innovation, cultivate growth, and shape the future of our community.

Levels of Investment

The Leadership Circle

Your investment: $25,000 per year or more

All items listed for the previous levels plus:

  • One seat on the Morton EDC Board of Directors

  • One free table for 8 at the Morton EDC Annual Symposium

  • Logo recognition in the Morton EDC newsletter

  • Logo recognition on the Morton EDC website front page

  • Logo recognition during Morton EDC programs and events

Premier Investors

Your investment: 150% or more of suggested level or $10,000 per year and greater

All items listed for the previous levels plus:

  • Recognition in the Morton EDC Newsletter

  • Logo recognition at the Morton EDC Annual Symposium

  • Two free tickets to the Morton EDC Annual Symposium

Investors

Your investment: at or above suggested level or $5,000 per year and greater

All items listed for the previous levels plus:

  • Recognition during Morton EDC programs and events

  • Invitation to Welcome Receptions for new companies

  • First notification of new Morton business locations and expansions

  • Referrals to Morton EDC clients

Friends of the Morton EDC

Your investment: suggested level or below $5,000 per year

  • Listing on the Morton EDC Website

  • Subscription to the Morton EDC monthly newsletter

Recommended Investment Amount Calculations

Our recommended investment amounts are based on a combination of three categories:  1) number of local employees, 2) company revenue, and 3) percentage of local customers.  The rationale and point assignments for each category are as follows:

    Number of Local Employees
    4 Points = > 500 employees
    3 Points = 100 – 500 employees 
    2 Points = 15 – 100 employees 
    1 Point = < 15 employees

    Total Company Revenue
    4 Points = > $100 Million
    3 Points = $10 – $100 Million
    2 Points = $1 – $10 Million 
    1 Point = < $1 Million 

    Percentage of Local Customers (within 5 miles of Morton)
    2 Points = > 50% local customers
    1 Point = < 50% local customers 

Points for each of these three categories are multiplied together for a composite score.  The composite score can then be used to determine the recommended investment amount based on the following table:

Composite Score – Recommended Investment
32 = $25,000 per year
24 = $20,000 per year
16 or 18 = $15,000 per year
9 or 12 = $10,000 per year
6 or 8 = $5,000 per year
4 = $2,000 per year
1 – 3 = $1,000 per year