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S p o o n R i v e r P a r t n e r s h i p
f o r E c o n o m i c D e v e l o p m e n t
WHATWEDO
The Spoon River Partnership for Economic Development (SRPED) is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt nonprofit organization dedicated to serving as a catalyst for economic and community development throughout Fulton County, Illinois. Our mission is to create community partnerships, business opportunities, and implement programs and projects that foster growth and development. SRPED is also focused on Marketing & Tourism in Fulton County, and is a partnering organization on several of the events throughout the year in Canton, IL and Fulton County. Whether you are expanding or relocating, we are here to help.
Jennie Grove Marketing & Tourism Director
Michelle Spiva Executive Director
SRPED
Carla Bobell Canton Chamber of Commerce Executive Director
Assistancetohelp start,supportand growyour business.
Connectyouwith theresourcesyou needtothrivein thiscommunity.
Advising&training onmarketing trendsfor businessgrowth.
Specificprograms andrevitalization opportunities available.
WelcometoCanton. Growwithus.
Located in West Central Illinois, we sit outside of larger metropolitan areas like Peoria, Galesburg and Springfield. Canton is the largest city in Fulton County, Illinois, making it the county’s commercial center. Since its founding in 1825, Canton has capitalized on the talents and entrepreneurial spirit of its residents to bring prosperity and pride to the community. Canton is a vibrant city rich in history and tradition.
In addition to our business-friendly climate, Canton businesses and people enjoy an excellent quality of life.
Great access to public lands for outdoor recreational exploration
Innovative quality care health system
Engaged local government
Progressive local education institution
Strong determination for success
Local Government
Kent McDowell Mayor
City of Canton, IL
About Canton
Square Miles
8.4 Population
13,380 (2022 Census Data) (May 2024) (May 2024)
County Labor Force
14,818 Unemployment Rate 5.0%
Canton Demographics
Canton Workforce
Largest Employers
Graham Health Systems
IL River Correctional Center
Spoon River College
Canton School District
Renaissance Care Center
Cook
Walmart
HyVee
City of Canton
MidAmerica National Bank
INCENTIVES
WhydobusinessinCanton?
SRPED provides access to incentives for start-ups and expanding businesses, including financing options such as the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District, a Revolving Loan Program and the new Canton Business Development District (BDD) Program.
Illinoisbusinesses enjoylowcorporate taxesandtax-free personalproperty.
ENTERPRISE ZONE
Businesses located or expanding in an Illinois enterprise zone may be eligible for state and local tax incentives.
OPPORTUNITY ZONE
Parts of Canton are deemed as an economically distressed area where new investments may be eligible for preferential tax treatment.
Our Community
Therearefourhotelsin Canton,includingthe CantonHarvesterInn,a 32-roomhotelsituatedin Canton’sdowntown
Highwaysservingthe communityincludeIL9, IL78andUS24.Thenearest interchangefor Interstate74is28miles away. Cantonhasonepublicuse airport,withPeoria InternationalAirport located30milesaway.
Thereare29Healthcare establishmentsinCanton, includingclinics, rehabilitations,dentistry andmore.
GrahamHeathSystems beingthelargest,witha full-servicehospital offeringa24-hour RegionalIITrauma Networkemergency room,inpatientcare,and imagingandlaboratory services.
Education&Training
CantonUnionSchool District#66
Cantonschoolshavea comprehensive curriculumwith commendablestate ratings.Theschooloffers programsforcareer education,STEMand trades. Theschoolsystem includesthreeelementary schools,amiddleschool forgrades5-8,andahigh school.
SpoonRiverCollege
GrahamHospital SchoolofNursing
Cantonishometoan affordableandexpanding 2-year,publiccommunity collegededicatedto providingstudentsaquality education.SpoonRiver Collegealsoofferscareer& technicaleducation,and Business&IndustryTraining.
SRCserves4,000credit studentsperyearina1,566 squaremilesarea.
GrahamHospitalSchoolof Nursingisa3-year accrediteddiplomaRN program. Theschoolhasalong historyofpartnership utilizinglocaland surroundingcommunity healthcareagenciesto providediverseclinical sitesandintenseclinical experiencesforour students.
CantonRecreation
TheCantonParkDistrict manages1,403acresofopen spacethatislocatedwithin8 differentparksanditsairport, offeringopportunitiessuchas athleticcourses,apublicpool, dogpark,andadrivingrange.
FultonCountyoffers opportunitiesforeverything fromoutdoorrecreation, scenicdrivesandwildlife viewing.
Retail Environment
Cantonsupportsarichretail environmentthatincludesunique storesthatarelocallyownedand operated.
Boutiques,floralandsweetshops, jewelry,antiquesandcollectables, craftsandfurniture,aswellasseveral largemarketretailersthatareallapart ofCanton’sretaillandscape.
Letushelpyoufindlandandcommercial propertyforsaleinCanton,aswellasofficeand retailspaceforrentorlease.
US Census 2020
data.census.gov
Census Reporter 2022 censusreporter.org
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Census Bureau sourcing 2024 from https://data.progress-index.com
