2017-2021 Morton Economic Development Council
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>>2017-2021
TABLE OF CONTENTS
>>Our Mission and Vision 4
>>Growth Achievements and Making a Difference 6
>>Make It Morton Investors 8
>>Shaping Our Growth 9
>>Impacts: Projects and Programs 10
>>Initiatives 12
1. Local Business is Priority One
2. New Business and Jobs
3. Entrepreneurs That Stay and Thrive
4. Making Morton the Place to Be
>>Measuring Our Results 14
>>Building Momentum 15
>>Continuation of a five year initiative to build and attract
talented workforce, assist local business, spur capital
investment, and generate enhanced revenues in Morton
to benefit our community and our region.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
>>Bill Aupperle >>Chris Baumann
Aupperle Construction AAA Northgate
Heating & Air
>>Sara L. Dill >>John M. Feser
UnityPoint Health The Iona Group
>>Sam Heer >>Clint Heinold
Renewal by Andersen, Core Construction,
EDC President EDC Vice President
>>Jeffrey Hill >>Andrew Honegger
Morton Community Schools, Morton Community Bank,
EDC Ex Officio EDC Past President
>>Mark Hohulin >>Jeff Kaufman
OSF Healthcare System Village of Morton Mayor
>>Tony Marchand >>Darren E. Martin
GROWMARK, Inc Caterpillar, EDC Treasurer
STAFF
>>Leigh Ann Brown >>Lenora Fisher
Executive Director & CEO Community Development
Director
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Our Mission
The Mission of the Morton Economic Development Council
ENHANCING
is to enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Morton by
promoting and supporting existing businesses and attracting
OUR QUALITY
new businesses to the community.
OF LIFE
Our Vision
The Morton Economic Development
Council seeks to:
>> Preserve the unique character and traditions of Morton
while nurturing a creative and progressive environment
where existing and new residents and businesses thrive.
>> Create a healthy and diverse tax base in Morton through
balanced residential and business growth.
>> Attract a variety of shopping, dining, entertainment, and The Morton Economic Development
recreation amenities that contribute to the quality of life
of Morton residents. Council strives to DEVELOP new and
>> Foster a community culture that is attractive to
professionals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, existing businesses so that we can
age groups, and professions.
>> Foster a community culture that supports GROW Morton’s tax base, workforce,
entrepreneurial growth.
and residents and help Morton
ADVANCE into the future.
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>>With the foundation in place, capture growth with advancing
Morton Momentum is our third our business environment and
five -year initiative to build continue to be the community
and attract talented workforce, of choice for many in business,
assist local business, spur capital residents to call home and
investment, and generate employees to prosper their career
enhanced revenues in Morton to as opportunities evolve in the
benefit our community and our 21st Century. •
region. Morton is positioned to
Morton ranked #1 as the 2016 best city in Illinois
for families.
Source: https://wallethub.com/edu/best-worst-cities-for-
families-in-illinois/18426/
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GROWTH
ACHIEVEMENTS
Through the course of close to a decade, the MEDC’s
first two campaigns, Morton in Motion and Make It
Morton have had a documented track record working New
Businesses
with the Village of Morton and committed stakeholders
to drive new investment into the local economy. 48
MORTON EDC: YEAR IN REVIEW 2008-2015
New Jobs Created 1350+
Commercial Construction $110+ Million
New Businesses 48
Business Visits 215
FPO
Morton in Motion: Making a Difference
Since June of 2008, when the Morton Economic Development Council was officially launched,
the Morton EDC has made significant strides in strengthening our local economy and providing a
foundation and framework for impactful economic development efforts in Morton. At the end of
Morton In Motion, our efforts played a key role in the attraction and expansion of businesses creating
624 new jobs with the following impact on our local economy:
2008-2012 JOBS PAYROLL EARNINGS OUTPUT
Direct Impact 624 $28,362,841 $125,802,554
Indirect Impact 120 $6,366,106 $21,417,221
Induced Impact 96 $3,020,050 $10,922,639
Total Impact 840 $37,748,997 $158,142,414
>>Direct Impact: the impact generated directly from the jobs created with the assistance of the Morton EDC.
>>Indirect Impact: the changes in employment, income, and output (business sales) in various industry sectors of the local
economy that supply goods and services to the companies that have expanded.
>>Induced Impact: the increased sales from household spending of the income earned on various supporting industry sectors
of the local economy.
>>Output: total value of all of the goods and services produced in an entity’s economy.
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New Business
Jobs Created Visits
1350+ 215
Commercial
Construction
$110+ Million
TOTAL IMPACT
Disposable personal income $32,841,627
Net personal consumption expenditures $29,557,465
Deposit potential for financial institutions $9,852,488
>>Disposable Personal Income: personal income less personal tax and nontax payments.
>>Personal Consumption Expenditures: disposable personal income less interest, personal transfer payments, and personal savings.
>>Deposit Potential: personal savings rate less deposit leakage estimate with area turnover (reserve requirement ratio).
Make it Morton: Continued Progress
The Make It Morton campaign built on the foundation of the Morton In Motion initiative. Running from 2012-2016, Make It
Morton has been successful in advancing the growth of the business community in Morton, overcoming challenging state and
national business climate conditions. •
MAKING A DIFFERENCE, MAKE IT MORTON RESULTS
Goal: 750 New Jobs as measured by our business clients
Tracking: 761.5 (created jobs through June 2016)
Goal: 10% increase from $43 Million benchmark measured by the Village of Morton’s commercial and industrial construction permits
Tracking: $71.9 Million (generated through June 2016)
Goal: 10% increase in retail sales tax based on $15 Million benchmark measured by the State of Illinois sales tax reporting
Tracking: $16.8 Million (generated through June 2016)
Goal: 20 new business locations assisted by our office, measured by our business clients and program assistance
Tracking: 34 new business locations assisted (created through June 2016)
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Barb Heer, Jim Maloof Realty
Hometown Title Insurance
ITV-3
J.J. Braker & Sons
Kaiser Electrical Contractors
M AKE IT Keach Architectural Design
Morton Chamber of Commerce
MORTON
Oak Lawn Mobile Estates
OSF Saint Francis Medical Center
PNC Bank
INVESTORS Friends of the Morton EDC
Aaron Miller, Coldwell Banker Honig Bell
Ameren
Aupperle Construction
Best Western Ashland House
CliftonLarsonAllen
Heinold-Banwart, Ltd.
Holiday Inn Express
Home Instead Senior Care
Economic Development takes engagement from the entire Illinois Central College
community. The progress we have made stems from the investors Knapp-Johnson Funeral Home
and volunteers who have supported our efforts and joined us to Kuhl Insurance
propel forward our vision and strategies in the belief that we can L & F Electric
and should shape the future of our community through active, Lighthouse Automotive
on-going, and targeted efforts. Menold Construction & Restoration
Michael L. Bush P.C.
Leadership Circle Mike Murphy Ford
Morton Community Bank Millennia
Village of Morton NCI Business Systems
N. Zobrist Construction
Premier Investors Otto Baum
Benckendorf & Benckendorf Parker Fabrication, Inc.
CMFS Group Renewal by Andersen
The Iona Group Sam Leman Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge
Nelson Global Products Unzicker Equipment
Unity Point - Methodist Verizon Wireless
Witzig Financial Strategies Walmart of Morton
Yinlun
Investors Zeller Electric
AEP Energy
BSI/Nelson Global Products
Caterpillar Inc.
Clear Path IT Solutions
CORE Construction
Culvers of Morton
D. Joseph Companies
David Mills, CPA
Fort Transfer
G & D Integrated
Heartland Bank and Trust
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SHAPING OUR GROWTH
So what’s next? While the MEDC working with the Greater Peoria EDC on
has successful tracking reaching a number of initiatives where regional
our goals through our first 10 years, collaboration can yield increased results.
the next five years represent an
opportunity to position Morton as The goal of Morton Momentum is to put
a premier location for decades. In Morton ahead of the curve in identifying
addition to continuing robust business changing business and community
assistance and recruitment programs, trends, allowing MEDC and the Village
the Morton EDC will continue to lead of Morton to build on the tremendous
the efforts to improve infrastructure, assets of the community.
build a healthy business environment,
revitalize downtown, grow retail, and With our first 10 years as a foundation,
build workforce. the Morton EDC is ready to continue
advancing our community as a location
Workforce is critical to the retention that responds to 21st Century business
and expansion of all our employers; our and community needs. Over the next
team will work regionally to develop five years, we have an exciting and
better tools for workforce recruitment, innovative plan and dedicated team to
retention, and skill development. And lead the charge. •
speaking of regional, we are actively
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IMPACTS: PROJECTS
AND PROGRAMS
Memorial Plaza
2016 - Plaza construction begins, which continues to bring forth the vision for Downtown Morton to
create a vibrant downtown that is inviting to visitors, residents, businesses, and our vast workforce.
Downtown Morton will be bolstered by redevelopment of existing properties with an emphasis on
mixed-use, and the plaza is a great catalyst. Through MEDC efforts to raise $850,000, new and less
involved companies and organizations joined in supporting development growth with the plaza project.
The plaza will be a central hub for our community to gather to reflect and share stories about their
families, for events to take place creating new memories, and spur additional investment into the
heart of Morton.
Morton Facade Improvement Grant
The Morton Façade Improvement Grant provides matching grants of up to $5,000 from 2012 – 2015
with increasing the match to $10,000 in 2016 to commercial property owners and occupants for
exterior building and signage improvements. The grant is open to any business or building owner
located in the Morton Business District, which is the vast majority of local businesses. The Morton
Facade Improvement Grant is funded through the Morton Business District Fund.
Façade Improvement Grant 2012 – 2016 (through June) activity spurred the injection of over $350,000
in private investment.
2012 $45,000 grant money to 14 businesses
2013 $16,175 grant money to 6 businesses
2014 $43,010 grant money to 10 businesses
2015 $24,439 grant money to 8 businesses
2016 $81,670 grant money to 13 businesses
Total funds $210,294 to 51 businesses
Morton MicroGrant
The Morton MicroGrant is funded solely by Morton Community Bank and administered by a committee
of the Morton Economic Development Council. This special program provides $1,000 - $5,000 grants
to for-profit business owners interested in starting, moving, or growing in Morton. Funds can be used
for property improvement or acquisition, equipment purchases, inventory, working capital, and rent
subsidies. The Morton MicroGrant program has been successful at helping our small businesses with
some important projects to enhance their location, build business growth, and create jobs.
Morton MicroGrant reinvestment from 2012 – 2016 (through June)
2012 $8,500 grant money to 3 businesses generating 17.5 new jobs
2013 $13,500 grant money to 5 businesses generating 13.6 new jobs
2014 $8,500 grant money to 3 businesses generating 8.5 new jobs
2015 $9,500 grant money to 3 businesses generating 13.5 new jobs
2016 $22,500 grant money to 6 businesses generating 25.5 new jobs
Total funds $62,500 to 20 businesses generating 78.5 new jobs •
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Morton was recently recognized by greatschools.org
as one of the top ten cities in the nation to live in for
great schools and moderate housing prices.
WWW.MORTONEDC.ORG 11Initiative 2
New Business and Job Growth
New business efforts will focus on recruiting both a diverse
INITIATIVES mix of community-minded primary employers that offer
employment opportunities with attractive wages, benefits, and
work environment and new retail businesses that enhance the
quality of life for local residents and increase sales tax revenue
to our taxing districts. Both primary and retail recruitment will
target businesses that will build on the existing mix of employers
in the Village.
>>Update website with available locations, resources, and
community data regularly.
>>Participate with the Greater Peoria Economic Development
Council on regional marketing initiatives and site selection
Initiative 1 conferences.
Growing Our Local Businesses >>Communicate with a targeted list of site selectors and
corporate real estate professionals. Send information on
Assisting our existing local employers has been the top priority available buildings/sites and updates on local opportunities
of the MEDC since its inception. That assistance takes a variety and incentives to this group.
of forms depending on the needs of the individual company. >>Establish additional, local incentive options for new and
It may be help with challenges that threaten to impede expanding businesses.
their growth including workforce recruitment and retention, >>Work with the Village of Morton to market and leverage
workforce training, product and service promotion, cost saving Enterprise Zone as an asset to drive new investment.
measures, and infrastructure needs. >>Develop Morton marketing materials for targeted industries.
>>Market available properties to developers.
>>Meet with 40 businesses each year and follow up with >>Attend International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
concerns identified during meetings. connection events to recruit retailers and developers.
>>Prepare and present quarterly reports with existing business
visit findings and updates of major MEDC initiatives for
Village Trustees. Initiative 3
>>Meet with decision makers at companies not headquartered Entrepreneurs that Thrive
in Morton (one per year and then as needed).
>>Meet with local HR professionals to discuss and respond to Identify and help local entrepreneurs to start and grow
workforce challenges and connect to the regional Workforce their businesses in Morton by providing training, mentoring,
Alliance and LiveGP resources. networking, and financial assistance.
>>Continue to work with Village to facilitate improvements
for procedures and processes in relation to business >>Continue providing one-on-one assistance to local
development and expansion. entrepreneurs.
>>Offer a Business Resource Workshop to showcase local, >>Establish relationships with Start-Up Peoria and PeoriaNext
state, and federal financial opportunities and assistance. Innovation Center.
>>Continue to administer the Morton MicroGrant Program and >>Continue the annual Morton Venture Award.
provide assistance to the Village for the Morton Façade Grant >>Build a Young Professionals Forum.
Program – key program to help support existing businesses. >>Continue to implement the new Morton MicroGrant.
>>Examine whether low cost cooperative space is needed to
support startup companies in Morton.
12 WWW.MORTONEDC.ORGInitiative 4 >>Assist Business District Commission
Making Morton with the development and
implementation of a Building
the Place to Be Improvement Grant.
>>Provide Façade Grant and the
The overall attractiveness and regional Revolving Loan Fund resources to
perception of Morton is a major factor businesses to reinvest dollars to
in driving new business and housing build revenues.
investment in Morton. To accomplish >>Assist in the effort to improve
this and position Morton as a leader the intersection at Main and
in these areas, MEDC will focus on a Jackson Streets.
number of initiatives to advance both >>Develop campaign strategy and
brick and mortar projects and Morton’s materials that position Morton as
brand/market image. the place to live, work, and play.
>>Strengthening Morton’s downtown >>Work with area realtors and human
district through programs and resource directors to promote
activities that assist current Morton for residential locations
businesses, recruit new businesses, along with connectivity to LiveGP
and improve the overall appearance (Live Greater Peoria). •
and infrastructure of the
downtown area.
CNN Best Cities to Start A New Business
In October of 2009, Peoria was ranked as the
5th best city to start a new business by CNN.
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OUR RESULTS
The Morton Economic Development Council is
committed to tracking and reporting the results of our
efforts. We have established the following measurable
goals for the Morton Momentum initiative, to be
achieved by December 31, 2021:
GOALS
800 New Jobs as measured by our business clients
$51.7 Million in Commercial and Industrial Construction, a 10% increase from $47 Million
benchmark measured by the Village of Morton’s commercial and industrial construction permits
$17 Million in Retail Sales Tax, a 3% increase in retail sales tax based on $16.5 Million benchmark
measured by the State of Illinois sales tax reporting
25 New Business Locations assisted by MEDC measured by our business clients
$14 Mil EAV increase in Commercial and Industrial, a 10% increase in EAV based on $126.9 Mil
benchmark measured by Tazewell County Assessment report
Host Entrepreneur & Innovation Growth Forums to connect with 200 Entrepreneurs, Small
Business owners, and Young Professionals
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The MEDC’s past and future success is not possible without our investors.
We hope that you will help us advance our initiatives and achieve continued success.
To become an investor with the Morton Economic Development Council and our
Morton Momentum campaign, please contact our offices. •
>>Investment impact: $220,000 annually
Business Assistance
38%
Business Attraction
21%
Quality of Life
16%
Workforce Pipeline
12%
Entrepreneur Network
9%
Build & Connect Resources
4%
INC. Magazine’s Best Cities to do Business
Peoria also jumped 46 spots, up from #67 to #21,
on Inc. Magazine’s 2008 Best Cities to do Business
for Midsize Cities, and ranked #83 in Overall Cities,
up 125 spots from #208 last year.
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Leigh Ann Brown
Executive Director and CEO
Morton Economic Development Council
415 W. Jefferson Street
Morton, IL 61550
309-263-2491 Office
309-241-8672 Cell
labrown@mortonillinois.org
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