June 2008 E-Newsletter
Welcome to New Investors
The Alliance would like to extend our warmest thanks to those investors who have already joined for 2008. As of Friday, eighteen organizations have chosen to contribute, including four new contributors in First Community State Bank, Johnson Properties, Stifel Nicolaus, and Trammell Crow Company. As a public-private partnership, the Alliance receives approximately thirty percent of its funding from private-sector organizations that are interested in supporting the economic health of the Edwardsville-Glen Carbon community. To learn more about becoming an Alliance investor, please visit www.edglenalliance.com or call 618.656.7601.
Levee Update: East-West Gateway Launches New Website
East-West Gateway Council of Governments has launched a new website to keep the public updated on the Southwestern Illinois Flood Prevention Initiative, our region's effort to bring the five Mississippi River levees in line with FEMA's 100-year flood prevention standard. The website, www.swillinoislevees.org, contains information for residents, businesses, developers, and elected officials. Please visit www.swillinoislevees.org today to learn how local officials are working to strengthen the economic competitiveness through a dedicated collaborative effort.
Louer Facility Planning Completes Major Furniture Installation
Alliance investor Louer Facility Planning, Inc., a commercial furniture dealer, recently completed a major furniture installation at the new facility for Turner Electric, located in Gateway Commerce Center in Edwardsville. Louer provided interior furnishings for the offices, conference rooms, break room, and open office areas in the newly constructed 7,500 square foot office space.
Alliance Welcomes New Intern
The Alliance would like to welcome our new administrative intern, Jenifer Johnson. Jenifer comes to the Alliance through the Department of Public Administration and Policy Analysis at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, where she is working toward the completion of a Master of Public Administration degree. Jenifer will be charged with tracking area developments, completing research projects and maintaining a comprehensive property database to advance the Alliance’s economic development mission.
 

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