The United States Department of Agriculture's Rural Development Illinois has invested in southern Illinois through the Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program. At a media event on Thursday August 16th at John A. Logan College, a $1.5 million capital investment was awarded to the non-profit Champion Community Investments, and was recognized as another example of the strong bond between the two partners.
To learn more about the USDA and its program designed to help rural areas, browse to: https://www.rd.usda.gov/il
For more information about Champion Community Investments, based in Duquoin, visit: http://www.ccinvestments.org/
In this report, we will also hear from two local businesses how the program has impacted their business, their workers and their communities.
