Around 50 people gathered at the Pillars Event Center in Taylorville Thursday, for the annual meeting of the Christian County Economic Development Corporation.

Following lunch, 4 representatives from various business and governmental organizations shared their stories about either building or growing their business in Christian County providing more jobs.

Bobbie Dean, Regional Director and CEO for CTI in Taylorville, shared her story on how she and company founders Adam Vocks and Billy Williams first introduced fiber to Taylorville.

Assumption mayor Derek Page spoke about the new subdivision that city is building to attract families to that community.

Jeff Sloan of Sloan Implement Company talked about growing their business by building a new location on Illinois Route 29 in Edinburg to move their existing Taylorville dealership.

And, Ross Kirkendoll, owner of B and R Marine, told the gathering about how he consolidated his 3 locations into one in Pana's Industrial Park.

Adam Vocks is the new C-C-E-D-C president, and Derek Page is the new vice-president, both for 2 year terms.   

Outgoing president John Gardner was given a plaque for his service to the organization.

Find out more on the Christian County Economic Development Corporation on-line at christiancountyedc.com.