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. <br /> THE BUSINESS CENTER OF DECATUR PROPOSES THE <br /> FOLLOWING STEPS AND REQUESTS A RESOLUTION GRANTING <br /> APPROVAL TO PURSUE FUNDINC FOR THE SUPPORT OF A <br /> REGIONAL STRATEGY. <br /> I. Identify the region to be served <br /> A. Rural area without incubation facility and within 1 hour of Decatur <br /> 1. North from Effingham to Bloomington, Illinois <br /> 2. East from Champaign to Springfield, Illinois <br /> B. List communities and village governments to be included <br /> C. List counties and county governments to be included <br /> II. Develop appropriate vehicles and tools <br /> A. Information age technology <br /> 1. Website development <br /> 2. Adequate bandwidth to support and facilitate interactive site <br /> B. Public & school library partnerships <br /> 1. Work with librarians who use provide guidance to end users <br /> 2. Conduct seminars, workshops &programs in their facilities <br /> C. Rural bank and civic leader support <br /> III. Pursue funding/income opportunities <br /> A. USDA Business Enterprise Grant program <br /> B. State of Illinois - Julie Curry <br /> C. University of Illinois relationship <br /> D. Telecommunications opportunities <br />