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. About Montgomery County
For a listing of elected officials of all county towns and cities, see Montgomery County's Municipal Officials. For a listing of business and industrial incentives offered by various county towns and cities, see Community Economic Development Incentives.
Population and other U.S. Census statistics: U.S. Census Bureau Facts about Montgomery County, Illinois Information from the 2000 census comparing people, business and geography of the county with the state of Illinois.1997 Economic Census: Summary Statistics for Montgomery County, Illinois The 1997 NAICS Basics from the U.S. Census Bureau.Montgomery County farmland facts Basic U.S. Census information about the ag sector with links to more information.
Employment Assistance
Montgomery County is anxious to work with employers in the county or those considering locating here. We have a skilled, dilligent workforce and will assist where we can in helping train workers. Below are a few of the agencies we work with or who will assist employers. Some agencies specialize in assisting selected categories of workers: seniors, migrants, youth, etc.
Illinois Department of Commerce & Community Affairs Information from the state's leading economic development agency.Illinois Department Of Employment Security Information on unemployment taxes, tax credits, new hire reporting, paperless filing options, and other forms and information for employers.Illinois Skills Match System The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) offers this site as the first place Illinois-area employers can go to find qualified job seekers and where job seekers can come to find jobs. Workforce Info Center Another service offered by IDES to provide local labor market, career and employment information. Illinois Department of Labor Provides an overview of rules and rates that apply to doing business in Illinois. Illinois Community College Board Learn how the board can serve the needs of businesses.Lincoln Land Community CollegeProvides vocational and business training as well as academic classes, many of which are offered in the county. See Business Training Institute
or call or visit:
Southern Regional Education Center locations at:
1 Lincoln Land Dr., Litchfield, IL 62056 (217) 324-2090; or
102 N. Main St., Hillsboro, IL 62049 (217) 532-2040Social Security Administration Local office at 502 E. Edwards, Litchfield, IL 62056 - Phone (217) 324-2234
Workforce Development Council, Inc.
Local office at 116 S. Plum, Carlinville, IL - Phone (217) 854-9644
Additional Links of Interest- Illinois Power Company
- More information about economic development in the Central Illinois area, including a listing of office and industrial buildings. See especially one of their Economic Development partners, the City of Litchfield.
Note The Prevailing Wage Act requires contractors and subcontractors to pay laborers, workers and mechanics employed on public works construction projects no less than the general prevailing wage rate (consisting of hourly cash wages plus fringe benefits) for work of a similar character in the county where the work is performed.
The current rate for Montgomery County is available online. |
