Decatur Magazine: Business Archives

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	Hidden in Plain Sight: WPA Park Pavilions Public structures built to boost Decatur out of the Great Depression once earned our city a “Playtown U.S.A.” designation and still stand strong. Get the answers here. June / July 2008
	Act Natural From the buildings they construct to the earth-friendly ways they live, Decatur businesses and residents find it’s easy — and economical — to “go green.” June / July 2008
	Illinois Civics 101 A supplement to "Deciding Vote" February / March 2008
	A $350 Million Investment in our Community October / November 2007
	Giving Back In the spirit of the season, some Decatur families substitute gifts under the Christmas tree for contributions of time and treasure to local charities. December/January 2007
	In His Own Words: Dr. James Loewen A Decatur native, author, and one America’s preeminent intellects chats about his hometown and the inspiration behind his work. February / March 2006
	Perspective: Essential Jobs It’s all about the wage earners — or so contends Contributor Thomas Cooley in his rebuttal to City Manager Steve Garman’s definition of economic development. June / July 2005
	Can You Say, “Economic Development?” City Manager Steve Garman offers his definition - and describes Decatur's stage in the ongoing evolution. April / May 2005
	On the Waterfront (PDF document) An innovative master plan capitalizes on an underutilized asset with a proposed recreation and entertainment hub on the shores of Lake Decatur. Learn the details… February / March 2005
	Where's the Bean? In a word, everywhere. First spotted in tofu and ink, soybeans could soon appear in your car, couch, pillow, mattress... June / July 2004
	Evolution of the Lake Originally designed to supply A.E. Staley's industrial water demands over 80 years ago, Lake Decatur also served as our water source, economic development partner, recreation and wildlife host. What opportunities lie ahead in the lake's next cycle? April / May 2004
	Business Focus Steps to find out what you don't know about your business. February / March 2001
	Forbes Magazine Ranks Decatur #1 August / September 2000

	Point of View: The Year in Review Local talk show host Brian Byers reflects on the key events in Decatur during the year 2000. December / January 2001
	Point of View: Bring on the Lions - Christians, America’s Last Unprotected Group Local talk show host Brian Byers raises questions about the growing hostility toward Christians in America. August / September 2000

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