Ag News and Weather
Another service of Rural King!

Agriculture, Illinois Department of
The Illinois Department of Agricultures vision is to promote and regulate agriculture in a manner which encourages farming and agribusiness while protecting Illinois consumers and our natural resources.

American Legion Post 88
Welcome to Lawrence Riddle Post 88 - Mattoon, Illinois

Better Business Bureau
Certifies Web businesses that meet its standards.

Business.gov
The official resource to help businesses quickly find compliance information, forms and contacts from multiple U.S. government web sites.

Career Click
This site provides information on approximately 700 occupations in Illinois. The occupations are divided into sixteen Career Clusters. You'll find descriptions, salaries, Illinois and substate employment levels, employment forecasts, and other information that helps to clarify career choices.

Censes Factfinder
Get a Fact Sheet for your community...

Census
Information from the U.S. Census Bureau

City of Mattoon, Illinois
The Official Mattoon, Illinois Web Site

Coles County Fair
Illinois' oldest continuous County Fair since 1854

Coles County Health Department
Questions? Find information about each department and the services they provide: Environmental Health, WIC/FCM/TPS, Immunizations, Family Planning, Health Education

Coles County Memorial Airport
The Coles County Memorial Airport (MTO) has been serving the general aviation community for over 50 years. Construction of the public airport started in 1951 and was completed the following year. Formal dedication in 1953 recognized the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who served in the Korean Conflict.

Coles County Methwatch
Illegal drug use and manufacture is widespread in Coles County. We must act now to stop this growing problem. Everyone can play a part, especially retailers.
We need to send a strong message that Coles County is not a safe place for criminals to make and use meth.

Coles Together
Primary Economic Development Organization for Coles County, Illinois

Community Online Resource Directory (CORD)
Serves Clark, Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Moultrie and Shelby counties in East Central Illinois.

Computer "Speak"
When you type in a computer or internet term, this site responds with a definition. Just looking to learn something new? Click on the "random definition" link.

Douglas-Hart Nature Center
Douglas-Hart Nature Center features more than 60 acres of prairie, wetland, and forest habitat. Also, it provides the people of the surrounding communities the unique opportunity to learn about and discover the wonders of nature.

Entrepreneurs - Work Happy!
A useful and enlightening site for anyone who wants to make the most of their time.

Environmental Protection Agency


Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Discrimination by Type: Facts and Guidance; Laws, Regulations and Guidance; Training and Outreach

F.T.C.'s National Do Not Call Registry
Are You Getting Telemarketing Calls You Dont Want? Here's How to Stop Them

Federal Emergency Management Agency
Works to reduce loss of life and property and to protect America's critical infrastructure from all types of hazards through a comprehensive emergency management program.

Federal Employer ID Number
Federal Employer ID Number

Federal Trade Commission for the Consumer
Q&A for Telemarketers and Sellers about the "DO NOT CALL" Provisions of the FTC's Telemarketing Sales Rule

Fighting SPAM E-mail
This website has information about the Federal Trade Commission's recent law enforcement actions against deceptive commercial email and spammers' responsibilities under the CAN-SPAM law. In the "For Consumers" section, you'll find tips on how to reduce the amount of spam email in your in-box.

Google Maps
Search the map, Find businesses, Get directions...

Hoover's
Summarizes key information on hundreds of America's largest employers.

Identity Theft Resource from the FTC
Welcome to the Federal Trade Commission - This website is a one-stop national resource to learn about the crime of identity theft.

IECC Business & Industry Services
Business and Industry Services provide customized training to small, medium, and large businesses and industries throughout a 12-county area of the IECC District. Training classes are offered at the convenience of the business and industry work schedule, which means flexible class times, locations, and length of training.

IL Dept. of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is charged with enhancing Illinois' economic competitiveness by providing technical and financial assistance to businesses, local governments, workers and families.

IL Dept. of Employment
Fast Facts for Employers - A convenient online reference for employer services at IDES. Including: Unemployment Insurance, State Experience Factor & Employer's UI Contribution Rates, Mandatory Workplace Posters, etc.

IL Dept. of Natural Resources -
Fox Ridge State Park, in east-central Illinois is known for its steep, thickly wooded ridges, broad, lush valleys and miles of rugged, scenic hiking trails and covers 2,064 acres...

IL Dept. of Public Health
Proper HandWashing technique

IL Secretary of State
The programs in the Secretary of State's office are an important tool for educating citizens about issues that affect their everyday lives.

IL Tax Forms from the Dept. of Revenue
REG-1 Illinois Business Registration Application

Illinois Attorney General


Illinois Bureau of Tourism
Mile after magnificent mile

Illinois Business Information
All state information - forms and resources for business

Illinois Business Portal
The Illinois Business Portal can help you at any stage in your business life cycle.

Illinois Chamber of Commerce
Resource & legislative information for Illinois businesses.

Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
News and information on programs and services designed to help Illinois businesses thrive in the global economy.

Illinois Department of Employment Security
Your direct link to Illinois workforce services: job placement and referrals, unemployment insurance, employment and training programs, career and labor market information, payroll tax filing, and more!

Illinois Dept. of Labor
The mission of the Illinois Department of Labor is to promote and protect the rights, wages, welfare, working conditions, safety and health of Illinois workers through enforcement of the state labor laws, to safeguard the public through regulation of amusement rides, and to ensure compliance with all other labor standards.

Illinois DOT
Illinois Department of Transportation

Illinois Employment & Training Center
The IETCs bring many agencies and organizations together under one roof to provide convenient access to a variety of services for job seekers seeking assistance in meeting the challenges of today's job market.

Illinois Farm Bureau®
Illinois Farm Bureau® (IFB®) is a membership organization controlled by farmers who join IFB® through their county Farm Bureau.

Illinois Home Care Council
The Illinois Home Care Council (IHCC) is the nation's first home care association, and is the voice for home health care in the state of Illinois.

Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs
Data on local governments. By selecting a county from the electronic atlas, users can obtain a list of commonly requested information.

Illinois Restaurant Association
The Illinois Restaurant Association serves as the primary source of industry information, training and purchasing power for Illinois' foodservice industry. These services are designed to give our members a competitive edge through the delivery of seminars, workshops and quality vendors.

Illinois Senate Democrats
follow news every day on our website, and also to learn how your representatives in Springfield make decisions on the budget

Illinois Senate Democrats
budget website and created as a forum for public comment.

Illinois Senate Democrats
shares all budget documents Senate Democrats use when crafting the states budget

Illinois Skills Match
Find a perfect match for your job openings OR find a perfect job match for your skills!

Illinois, State of
The communities in Illinois are as diverse as the state's landscape. Explore the culture, people, history and natural wonders from region to region.

IndustryNet"
Searchable database buyers guide of 600,000 U.S. manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and services. Locate manufacturing products, services and suppliers among 10,000 product categories.

Inside Illinois
Resource for business, entertainment, recreation and living in Illinois.

IRS
The Internal Revenue Service is the nation's tax collection agency and administers the Internal Revenue Code enacted by Congress.

Labor Market Information Source
Illinois Labor Market information

Lake Mattoon
Web page featuring events at beautiful Lake Mattoon

Local Market Information on the Economy
(Furnished by Illinois Department of Employment Security)

Manufacturers' News, Inc.
Since 1912, MNI has been the most trusted source for comprehensive business information profiling over 400,000 U.S. manufacturers. Directories and databases customized by geography, industry and size.

Mattoon Community Unit #2 Schools
"Making a difference...One student at a time."

Mattoon Girls Softball Association
The MGSA is proud to be the home league of the 2004 12 & Under Babe Ruth World Series Champions. The MGSA has provided Mattoon area girls with the opportunity to play organized softball since the early 1980's.

Mattoon Junion Baseball
Schedules " Forms/Rules " Coach's Corner " The Ball Field " League Teams " Board Members " ++ Advertising ++

Mattoon Parks Department
Known as "Baseball Capital of the World"...

Mattoon PRIDE - IL Girls Fastpitch Softball
2003 18-Under Champion NSA "A" Super World Series!

Mattoon Public Works Department
Lake Mattoon & Lake Paradise information

Mattoon, Illinois History at a Glance
Historical events pertaining to Mattoon

Minority Business Development Agency
U.S. Department of Commerce encourages the creation, growth, and expansion of minority-owned businesses in the United States through special business resources and services.

Narcotics Anonymous of East Central Illinois
Narcotics Anonymous is a non-profit fellowship of men and women of all ages for whom drugs had become a major problem - concerned with the disease of addiction and recovery from that disease; the drug (or drugs) of choice is unimportant. HELP LINE: (217) 373-2063

National Sex Offender Public Registry
This Web site is provided as a public service by the U.S. Department of Justice.

Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)


One Source - Illinois Workforce Information
Your Gateway to Workforce and Career Information

Rural Economic Technical Assistance Center
Retail and demographic data

Salary Wizard
Provides current low, median, and high salary information based on job description and demographic information provided by the user.

SelectARetirementPlan.Org
Provides small business owners with comprehensive information on how to choose a retirement plan for their employees.

Small Business Development Center
218 E. Main Street
Olney, IL 62450
We would like to help build and/or expand a business of which you can be proud...

Small Business Deveopment Center--Satellite Ofice
One on One Business Counseling--Feasibility Studies--Business Planning--Marketing/Research--Business Management--Loan Structuring--Financial Analysis
Broadway Avenue, Suite 1
Mattoon, IL 61938
217-235-5661 or 618-395-3011


Small Business/Self-Employed Division of IRS
The latest IRS information concerning federal tax laws, forms and publications also covering individual - as well as business - needs of small business/self-employed business owners.

Society for Human Resource Management
The leading professional organization for employment practitioners and staffing professionals.

State of Illinois Business Portal
Identifies State and Federal mandatory posters with download links

Tarble Arts
EIU

TEAMCares Inc.
An online support and advocacy organization that supports victims and survivors of abuse.

The Business Continuity Institute
Provides resources and tools to assist business and data managers.

The Consumer Price Index
This site measures inflation as experienced by consumers in their day-to-day living expenses and is used as an economic indicator. The site also contains an inflation calculator.

The Daily Local.com
Local portal featuring national and local news/sports headlines, free classifieds and chat.

U.S. Census Bureau
The newest data-warehousing and rollout tool for all types of census informaion across the United States

U.S. Small Business Administration
Mission: Maintain and strengthen the nation's economy by aiding, counseling, assisting and protecting the interests of small businesses and by helping families and businesses recover from national disasters.

US Patent and Trademark Office (PTO)
Information on PTO's services and databases to search for similar invention patents.

US Treasury Department
Office of Procurement, Small Business Assistance, Internal Revenue Service, Taxpayer Education

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Mattoon Chamber of Commerce
500 Broadway Avenue
Mattoon, IL 61938
Phone: (217) 235-5661
Fax: (217) 234-6544
matchamber@consolidated.net