Thursday May 13, 2021
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM CDT
Webex
Kala Lambert
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Please join the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, US Economic Development Administration, Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs, and South Centralia Regional Planning Commission for a webinar around economic recovery post COVID-19. Economic Recovery will depend on bolstering the small business community, investing in public infrastructure, and regional economic development planning. Panelists will share insights around how Illinois can plan for growing the economy post pandemic, and how attendees can take advantage of federal and state funding opportunities and assistance to chart their economic future.
Moderator: Kala Lambert, Southeast Region Manager, Office of Regional Economic Development, Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Presenters/Panelists:
• Darrin Fleener, US Department of Commerce EDA
• Gisele Hamm, MAPPING Program Coordinator, Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs Western Illinois MAPPING
• James Patrick, Executive Director, South Central Planning Commission
• LaTisha Pasley, City Administrator, City of Vandalia
Printed courtesy of www.effinghamcountychamber.com – Contact the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce for more information.
903 North Keller Drive, Effingham, IL 62401 – (217) 342-4147 – chamber@effinghamcountychamber.com