Benton Area EDC

07/22/2023

Please take a look at our video promoting new business development.

09/29/2022

Join us Thursday and Friday, Oct 6-7, for the Schirm USA Hiring Event!

09/28/2021

Back 2 Business Grants may be available to help!

04/11/2020

04/10/2020

We are listing all Federal, State and Regional organizations to help with small business emergency loans, grants and stabilization programs as they become available. Go to bentonareaedc.com.

12/18/2019

After 7 years as Executive Director of the Benton/West City Economic Development Corp. (BWCEDC), Dave Cooper is
retiring, and is handing over the position to Rick Linton. Dave will continue on the Board of Directors, and would like to see the “expanded” interchange" come to fruition. Rick Linton has been on the Board of Directors for the BWCEDC, serves as Executive director of FREDCO, and heads up Rend Lake Area Tourism Council. Rick brings an extensive resume of marketing, media strategy planning, and creative production that will be useful in continuing Dave’s, and BWCEDC’s projects.

11/21/2019

Members of the Benton/West City EDC met with representatives from Senator Tammy Duckworth’s office, on sources of revenue for the “expanded interchange” on I/57. Jim Kirkpatrick, Southern Illinois Community Outreach Program, and Dan McManus Grant Specialist, learned more about the project, and discussed possible funding.

10/23/2019

Mayor Fred Kondritz comments on the "expanded" interchange for I/57

09/26/2019

The BWCEDC welcomes Jacklyn Soger to the EDC Board of Directors representing the Benton/West City Area Chamber of Commerce. Jacklyn will be replacing Mary Bradley who is moving from the area. Jacklyn is Banking Center Manager at First Financial Bank.

08/22/2019

Thanks to a grant from the U.S.Bank Foundation, Dave Cooper, Executive Director of the Benton/West City Economic Development Corp (BWCEDC), is presented a check for $2500 from U.S. Bank Branch Manager Shelley Ingram, and Assistant Branch Manager Alex Mandrell. This much appreciated grant will be used for marketing Benton’s Industrial Parks I and II, plus the I/57 Aiport Business Park on DuQuoin Street. The BWCEDC is dedicated to achieving and maintaining the economic health of the Benton area

08/14/2019

Most people don't realize the talent and experience that is on the Benton/West City Board of Directors. This group of local professionals guide this organization towards the betterment of the Benton area.