62: This Economic Developer Absolutely Loves Her Small Town with Amanda Beadles

Amanda Beadles absolutely loves the small town of Chillicothe, Illinois. That's good because she's their local economic developer, and small town econ dev can be difficult without the right mental attitude.

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Links:

• The City of Chillicothe
• In the Spotlight - Amanda Beadles
• How a cozy Illinois town rejuvenated its unsightly downtown buildings — Two decades later, how Chillicothe's TIF district has revitalized the city's downtown: However, the town's taxing bodies didn't agree on an extension for another four years.
• As Chillicothe TIF district expires, economic leaders look back at its impact
• Chillicothe businesses are seeing improvements, renovations thanks to TIF funds
• Triple Dipple's Treats and Delicacies
• Amanda Beadles | LinkedIn
• City of Chillicothe Economic Development