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Pana Uses Incentives and Infrastructure Upgrades to Boost Local Business

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What happened

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Mayor Nathan Pastor of Pana has supported new city codes and created an Economic Development Director position. Pana received $8 million in grant monies and invested in water treatment facilities. Additionally, the Illinois Department of Transportation implemented $13 million in upgrades to Illinois Route 29, and the vacant Walmart building will be used by the Pana School District for vocational training.

From taylorvilledailynews.com

Why it matters

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The city is using incentives and infrastructure improvements to encourage small business growth. The repurposing of the Walmart building for vocational training may support local workforce development and community commerce.

From taylorvilledailynews.com

Who's involved

  • PanaCity implementing incentives, infrastructure projects, and property utilization programs.
  • Illinois Department of TransportationState agency conducting $13 million infrastructure upgrades on Illinois Route 29.
  • WalmartRetailer whose vacant building is being repurposed for vocational training.

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