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News archives for Q2, 2006
CNB Invests $3,000 in WIEDP Community National Bank (CNB) President Doug Hardin presented a $3,000 check to the Western Illinois Economic Development Partnership (WIEDP) in support of the organization’s efforts to improve the economic health of Warren County. read more MEP and Fusion Tech Create Positive Economic Impact Local entrepreneurs, Dan Bentz and Brandon and Kathryn Bentz, founded Modern Engineering & Piping (MEP) and Fusion Tech in rural Warren County and have established their company as a superior source for full-service fabrication needs. Combining the two businesses allows them to provide a “turn-key” service and the in-house operations necessary to meet their customers’ demand of speed to market. read more How WIEDP is Addressing Factors Important to Site Selectors The site selection chart represents factors important to businesses regarding decisions to locate into a rural area. In order to make Warren County as attractive as possible to potential new businesses, WIEDP is addressing many of these factors including, highway accessibility, availability of skilled labor, energy availability & costs, availability of telecommunications services, and availability of high-speed Internet access. read more WIEDP Plays Catalyst for VISTA Volunteers Community development is a key component in quality of life services and WIEDP strives to increase those opportunities as part of its service portfolio. Recently, WEIDP staff members Linda Lee Blaine and Cathy St.George have encouraged the development of several Americorps VISTA positions in the area, an opportunity WIEDP learned about through the Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs. read more Prairie Tech Learning Center Opening Soon! The Prairie Tech Learning Center, located on the third floor of the Patton Block Building, 88B Public Square, Monmouth IL, will be opening for classes in May. read more Custom Opportunities Prairie Tech Learning Center if offering a variety of services to meet the technology training and facility rental needs of the region. read more Frequently Asked Questions Frequently asked questions regarding Prairie Tech Learning Center. read more Upcoming Classes and Seminars Prairie Tech Learning Center offers a variety of classes and seminars, to fit the region’s workforce and technology training needs. A schedule of upcoming classes is listed below. read more 4-H Technology Club Prairie Tech Learning Center offers many technology training opportunities for students of all ages, including the first 4-H Technology Club in the state of Illinois. read more Grand Opening of Prairie Tech Learning Center Thank you to everyone who came to the grand opening of Prairie Tech Learning Center! WIEDP and the Workforce Investment Office of Western Illinois, organizers of the event, were pleased that so many local and regional community members and stakeholders came out to show their support. read more WIEDP Announces Grand Opening of Prairie Tech Learning Center The Western Illinois Economic Development Partnership (WIEDP) is inviting the public to an open house on Thursday, May 18th from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. to celebrate the grand opening of the Prairie Tech Learning Center. read more Patton Block Center Plaza Beautification Project The Plaza Project is one of the many projects in the Patton Block Center Revival. Located on the west side of the PBC, the Plaza is the access space to the elevator for the 2nd and 3rd floor businesses, including the Prairie Tech Learning Center. read more Background and Mission of Prairie Tech Learning Center Prairie Tech Learning Center is a 32-station computer training facility that opened for classes in May, and is offering technology training for the region’s workforce. Following is a brief history of how Prairie Tech was created and established as well as the learning center’s mission and scope of services. read more New Horizons Since 1982, New Horizons Computer Learning Centers have grown to become the largest independent IT training company worldwide, offering more courses, at more times, and in more locations than any other company in the computer training industry. The company boasts nearly 300 locations in more than 50 countries, and Prairie Tech Learning Center is proud to announce that New Horizons will now be providing certified courses in Monmouth, Illinois at the Prairie Tech Learning Center. read more Linda Lee Blaine Bio Blaine, originally from Washington State, holds an undergraduate degree in Spanish from Central Washington University and also graduated from the William O’Douglas Honors College. read more Erik Ferguson Bio Erik Ferguson, Assistant Director of Prairie Tech Learning Center, was born and raised in Maryland and has lived in Colorado, California, and now Illinois. read more |