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Overview

VISION: Opportunity and Prosperity: Our Birthright

MISSION: The mission of the Mt. Zion Area Economic Development Corporation is to provide new opportunities for prosperity and growth to Mt. Zion.

GOALS: In order to fulfill the Corporation’s mission, the following goals will direct the course of action:

1) To maintain a viable economic development organization as evidenced by
unity within and among the committees and membership, a universal commitment to the vision and mission of the Corporation, development of a long-range plan of action, development of a short-term plan of action, introduction of new business enterprises into the area, and expansion of existing businesses.

2) To establish a partnership with the area businesses, the Chamber of Commerce, and all units of local government as evidenced by cooperation, joint ventures, open communication, and supportive roles among and between all parties.

3) To effectively market Mt. Zion as an area of opportunity as evidenced by development and implementation of a marketing plan that attracts and supports complimentary industries to enhance Mt. Zion’s quality of life, produce population growth, and increase the Village of Mt. Zion’s tax base.

All the affairs of the Mt. Zion Area Economic Development Corporation are managed by its Board of Director’s. All directors are elected annually and the Board is supported by the following entities:

• Ameren IP
• Main Street Bank
• Mt. Zion Chamber of Commerce
• Mt. Zion Township
• Mt. Zion School District
• PPG
• Prairie State Bank and Trust
• Village of Mt. Zion

Board of Directors

• Jeff Althoff
• Matt Beavers
• Jerry Birkey
• Rick Bright
• Mary Ellen Burns
• Kevin Fritzsche
• Jim Hall
• Judy Justice
• Keith McElyea
• Connie Mandoline
• Mike Schollmeier
• Jerry Potts
• John Rutherford
• Donald R. Robinson, Mayor

To contact the Mt. Zion Area Economic Development Corporation call (217) 864-5424.