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News Headlines For Coles County

Planned Mattoon factory to play unique role for North American Lighting

North American Lighting to open factory in Mattoon warehouse

Coles County Economic Development organizations to receive $320,000 to support businesses

Former Trailmobile site in Charleston gets new tenant, to create at least 75 jobs

News Articles For Coles County

Virtual Coles Together annual meeting to feature ‘Post-Pandemic World’ talk

Former LSC plant in Mattoon has new owner

Lester Building Systems in Charleston announces an exciting new ownership structure which includes Tyler Bennett, an active member of our local community. Congratulations to Tyler and the entire team growing the business in Charleston.

Sarah Bush Lincoln Named Best in Nation

Enterprise Zone is crucial for Coles County

Coles County manufacturing sector sees steady growth

Three developments in works near I-57 in Mattoon

Coles Together hears about school competency-based education plans

Scholes Trucking readies for anticipated expansion into Coles Business Park

Mattoon Wins Google Grant For New Business Incubator

The Google.org Impact Challenge Illinois program has awarded two grants for a planned Cross County Innovation Center that will be located at the Cross County Mall in Mattoon. Follow the links below for more information.

Mattoon Wins Google.org Grant

Google.org Impact Challenge