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Fredco FREDCO works closely with mayors, regional, state and federal organizations to assist businesses and economic growth in every way possible.

Franklin County offers you the opportunity and convenience of urban life without the distractions of metropolitan living. We have a modern transportation network that provides access to many of the nation's largest population centers along with a low cost of business operation. The region has a large and capable workforce supported by an educational system that stresses life-long learning as well

as custom training programs to fit the needs of regional industry. The beauty the region and recreational opportunities found in Franklin County make this area one of the best places to live in the Midwest. We have a 19,000-acre lake that attracts more than 3 million visitors each year. Rend Lake has a 27-hole golf resort with lodging on the course, 21-miles of pave bike trails with endless fishing, hunting, hiking and camping opportunities. Rend Lake Conservancy District and the Intercity Water System provide abundant, clean water to residents, businesses and industry throughout a 7-county area of Southern Illinois.

Franklin County Courthouse Commemorative BookThe Courthouse Dedication Committee is developing plans for April 22nd. Wor...
01/16/2022

Franklin County Courthouse Commemorative Book
The Courthouse Dedication Committee is developing plans for April 22nd. Work has started on a 56-page book and commemorative coin to be given to the first visitors who tour the new courthouse. The Commemorative book will contain a history of the courthouse from 1818 through 2022. It will include events from passing the tax amendment to decommissioning and demolition of the old courthouse. Construction photos, diagrams, and information about the new facility will be covered over several pages. The book will also be available to county libraries, museums, and schools.
Businesses, organizations, and individuals will have an opportunity to purchase space for information and advertising in the Commemorative Book. The advertising revenue will cover printing costs, the coins, and event expenses. Ad space will be strictly limited to the first reservations.
For Space Reservations contact: Jim Muir (‭618) 525-4744‬‬‬ / [email protected]
Or Rick Linton (618) 453-4000 / [email protected]
Courthouse Dedication - Friday, April 22 – 11:00 am
Courthouse Dedication Committee: Jim Muir, Randall Crocker, Bob Rea, Rick Linton, Barb Linton, Gayla Sink-Prather

We are currently working on the 2022 Franklin County Business Directory. Publication in mid January.
11/19/2021

We are currently working on the 2022 Franklin County Business Directory. Publication in mid January.

SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE:Links to Economic Injury Disaster Loans & Emergency Economic Injury Grants https://www2.illino...
04/11/2020

SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE:
Links to Economic Injury Disaster Loans & Emergency Economic Injury Grants

https://www2.illinois.gov/dceo/CommunityServices/CommunityInfrastructure/Pages/DownstateSmBizStabilizaition.aspx

JOBS & UNEMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ON0wArWvSVDSBNBuyJ1WNn_3aIRLZEgq/view?usp=sharing

The Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act.pdf

https://www.sba.gov/page/coronavirus-covid-19-small-business-guidance-loan-resources

www.sba.gov/disaster

CITY OF BENTON:
https://bentonil.com/
Downtown Small Business Stabilization Program and Additional Resources
City of Benton – Coronavirus Information and Resource Page
City Email:
[email protected]

BENTON CHAMBER
https://www.bentonwestcitychamber.com/covid19.html
Chamber email:
[email protected]

MAN-TRA-CON
Adult, Dislocated Worker, or Youth Employment & Training programs, contact Program Director Michelle Cerutti at 618-998-0970, ext. 229.
Business Services, contact Business Services Administrator
Debra Keelin at 618-998-0970, ext. 224, or via email.
Southern Illinois Workforce Development Board and/or Economic Development, contact Kathy Lively at 618-998-0970, ext. 237 or via email.

Greg Bouhl SIU Business Center
‭(618) 536-4451‬‬‬‬‬‬
[email protected]

Kim Watson
Senior Account Manager-Southern Region
DCEO
Cell: (618) 889-6731
Phone: (618) 993-7621
Web: www.illinois.gov/dce

JOBS & UNEMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ON0wArWvSVDSBNBuyJ1WNn_3aIRLZEgq/view?usp=sharing
Paycheck Protection Program Now Accepting Applications
To all Southern Illinois small business owners: applications for the new Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) are now open. This program provides cash flow assistance through 100 percent federally guaranteed loans to employers and those that use the loans to maintain payroll and benefits or meet other qualifying business expenses may have the loan forgiven. Applications can be found here.

04/11/2020
04/11/2020

Check our website for Small Business Assistance - fredco.info

01/11/2017

Mayor Kondritz lists some of the city's most recent accomplishments.

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Benton, IL
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