Hancock County Economic Development

Hancock County Economic Development The mission of Hancock County Economic Development is to enhance the economic vitality of Hancock County, Illinois.

For those who value a rural Midwest life, Hancock County, Illinois, located on the Mississippi River in the heart of the rural Midwest, is distinguished by strong local leadership and community-led efforts so all may develop and thrive in our caring, vibrant communities. Hancock County Economic Development is a not-for-profit, public corporation with investors from the public and private sectors w

orking to make Hancock County, Illinois, a place of prosperity. As a prospective place to live, work or start a business, Hancock County, Illinois, has much to offer. There are 73 miles of railroad in Hancock County and our western border is 44 miles of Mississippi riverfront with locations ripe for development. If you couple that with the Chicago-Kansas City Expressway running through our county and the short distance to five cities with a variety of manufacturers (Burlington, IA; Fort Madison, IA; Keokuk, IA; Macomb, IL; and Quincy, IL), you’ll find that Hancock County, Illinois, has great transportation potential. Whether it’s local foods movements or expanding into online commerce, the communities of Hancock County, Illinois, are seeking new ways to tap into our valued traditions of self-reliance, agriculture, and ingenuity. It is the goal of Hancock County Economic Development to cultivate the emerging and existing businesses in these communities and, wherever possible, connect them together in county-wide endeavors to create jobs and opportunities for everyone.

RePete Candle & Coffee Bar is bringing the Summer flavor starting tomorrow!
05/27/2026

RePete Candle & Coffee Bar is bringing the Summer flavor starting tomorrow!

HCED Premier Member Fortress Bank is hosting 2026 Community Commerce Day on June 12th on the Northwest side of the Carth...
05/20/2026

HCED Premier Member Fortress Bank is hosting 2026 Community Commerce Day on June 12th on the Northwest side of the Carthage Square! Free lunch will be served, kids activities will be provided, and a scavenger hunt and basket raffle will take place as well!

Check out Carl Sandburg College Kids on Campus program this summer!
05/19/2026

Check out Carl Sandburg College Kids on Campus program this summer!

05/12/2026

📸 Calling all photographers!

Enter the 2026 Hancock County Farm Bureau Photo Contest for a chance to have your photo featured in the 2027 calendar, online, and in promotional materials! 🌾🐄

Adult and youth divisions available — submit your entries by July 10th!

Carthage Veterinary Service, LTD is offering a great job opportunity!
05/08/2026

Carthage Veterinary Service, LTD is offering a great job opportunity!

We’re hiring!

Carthage Veterinary Service is looking for a Diagnostic Laboratory Technician I to join our team.

If you enjoy hands-on lab work and have a strong attention to detail, this role puts you right in the middle of supporting animal health through diagnostic testing.

What you’ll do:
✔️ Process and analyze samples
✔️ Perform PCR and ELISA testing
✔️ Follow strict quality and biosecurity protocols

No matter your experience level, you’ll receive structured training to get up to speed.

Apply here: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?lang=en_US&cid=2c8e66ac-e087-45f6-8831-066f71ffff53&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=956266

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Great job to the Hancock County CEO Class at their Trade Show tonight! HCED is a proud sponsor of this wonderful program...
05/06/2026

Great job to the Hancock County CEO Class at their Trade Show tonight! HCED is a proud sponsor of this wonderful program for our area's young entrepreneurs!

05/06/2026

The City of Carthage will be transitioning from our current phone notification system to this new txt based system in the coming weeks. There will still be a voice option for those without cell phones or who don't use txt messaging.
Watch for more info to come.

Big news for Nauvoo!
04/29/2026

Big news for Nauvoo!

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2005 East Highway 136
Carthage, IL
62321

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