Dieterich, IL
Dieterich, Illinois: A Small-Town Success Story
Category: Build Homes, Dieterich
Dieterich, Illinois, faced a challenge familiar to many small towns – in the early '90s, a declining population threatening their school district. But instead of giving up, the community rallied to create a thriving future through the creative use of Tax Increment Financing, or T.I.F. Districts, for residential use. This...
Dieterich, Illinois: From Brink to Boom - How Dieterich Leveraged Tax Increment Financing to Build New Homes
Category: Build Homes, Bring Families, Dieterich
In the face of a declining population threatening their school district, Dieterich, Illinois, rallied its efforts to rejuvenate through housing initiatives. Led by the Dieterich Community Development Corporation (DCDC) and Illinois Institute of Rural Affairs, they launched the MAPPING program to reshape their future. Skillfully utilizing Tax Increment Financing (TIF)...
Dieterich, Illinois: Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship’s CEO Program is Developing High School Entrepreneurs
Category: Inspire Future Leaders, Dieterich
The CEO (Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities) program, modeled after a successful initiative in Effingham, Illinois, is a transformative educational experience for high school juniors and seniors from the Midland Institute for Entrepreneurship. Funded by business investors, the program selects students through a rigorous application process and serves those from both public...
Dieterich, Illinois: Rural Spirit Fuels Improved Healthcare & Childcare Access
Category: Healthcare and Childcare, Dieterich
After years of hard work and intentional growth, Dieterich, Illinois, recently opened the Wright Family Center, a facility designed to support the town’s growing community of families. Named after Wright Furniture & Flooring, one of Dieterich's oldest businesses, the center serves as a hub for fitness, childcare, and community events.The...
