The Taylorville Kiwanis Club heard from the Executive Director of the Christian County Economic Development Corporation, at its Tuesday meeting at the Taylorville Moose Lodge.

Taylorville native Matt Hart stepped into the position just over a year ago, and told Kiwanis members the organization has scored several wins since he visited with them last fall.  C-C-E-D-C now has a new set of by-laws, passed by the membership just last week, enabling it to generate more donor revenue.  It's also hosted 2 Business Incentive Workshops to help existing county businesses grow, and were well-attended.  

Hart also told Kiwanis members the economic development corporation now has a brand new web site, which has much more information for developers looking for additional statistics or county site locations to build or expand a business.

Hart said the biggest thing the organization has done is expanding the enterprise zone, enabling developers to buy supplies with no state sales tax being charged.   He gave an example of incentives and how they affect a prospective developer he's talking to.

Hart said he continues his commitment to the 3 goals he set out when becoming Executive Director:   Building a solid framework for the organization, keeping existing businesses here, and attracting new businesses to Christian County.

The Taylorville Kiwanis Club is part of a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time.  Weekly meetings are held Tuesdays at noon at the Taylorville Moose Lodge.  For information on the club, go to taylorvillekiwanis.com.