•July 25, 2018•

By Mike Brothers

Why do people shop out of Sullivan?
The answer was being sought by Rob Young and a group of about 35 people gathered at Cathrine’s 5 West Thursday, July 19.
The immediate answer was not quite clear, but plans for future growth were presented.
Sullivan Economic Development and Chamber Director Laurrie Minor explained how MAPPING the Future program through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity can help determine the best course for the area’s future growth.
Arthur, Bethany, Findlay and Shelbyville have participated in MAPPING which is multi-year community effort to map attainable goals for future community growth, Minor said, noting EDC is developing the local advisory board.     Login or Subscribe to read the rest of this story.