Tax Increment Financing In Southwestern Illinois
Tax Increment Finance Districts of Southwestern Illinois
Moran Economic helps cities use TIF to attract development
Southwestern Illinois TIF Success Stories Moran Economic helps cities use TIF to attract development By ALAN J. ORTBALS While Moran Economic Development is not an old firm, it’s quickly become the economic development right arm of many communities in Southwestern Illinois. Keith Moran, president of MED, said that he’s on call with communities like…
Read MoreColumbia hosts Illinois Tax Increment Association Spring Conference
Southwestern Illinois TIF Success Stories Columbia hosts Illinois Tax Increment Association Spring Conference By ALAN J. ORTBALS Columbia will be the smallest community ever to host the Illinois Tax Increment Association when the organization holds its spring conference there April 8-10 but it offers a great opportunity for visitors to learn about exemplary programs. The…
Read MoreAdvanced Outsource Solutions latest tenant at Alton Center Business Park
Southwestern Illinois TIF Success Stories Advanced Outsource Solutions latest tenant at Alton Center Business Park By ALAN J. ORTBALS With the addition of Advanced Outsource Solutions late last year, Alton Center Business Park now boasts 650 jobs with more on the way. Its tenants include the American Water Works, American Water Resources, Imperial Manufacturing Group…
Read MoreCollinsville uses TIF to continue Uptown revitalization
Southwestern Illinois TIF Success Stories Collinsville uses TIF to continue Uptown revitalization By Alan J. Ortbals Revitalization is in full force in Uptown Collinsville. The Uptown Structural Rehabilitation and Façade Grant Program continues to be popular with private business owners to provide a 40 percent rebate on permanent improvements to buildings. Twelve business owners utilized…
Read More