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| With road, rail and
air at your doorstep, the Village of Rantoul can
be your gateway to the world. Located in Champaign
County, Illinois, Rantoul is home to companies
that are cream of the crop in their respective
businesses. These companies include Bell
Sports/Riddell,
Jeld-Wen
Windows & Doors, ConAir
and Taylor
Studios.
In addition to industry, Rantoul
is also home to top educational institutions including
the University
of Illinois and Parkland
College.
These companies and many others
have found that the location, work-force and resources
available in Rantoul helped their business excel.
Find out more today by contacting Robert Bruce,
Economic Development Director, by phone at (217)
893-9955 or by
e-mail. |
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The Job
Fair held on Tuesday, August 7, was a huge success.
There were over 80 Employers on hand, with over
800 job seekers in attendance!
There are still several employers who are looking
to hire. Click here
to view the list of employers with current
employment opportunities. |
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| The Village Board has
approved a new Building Incentive Program, effective
May 9, 2007 - May 31, 2008. The details are as follows: |
| Incentive |
Value |
| Waiver on electric,
water, and wastewater fees up to a maximum of $500 |
$500 |
| Waiver on building
permit fees up to a maximum of $500 |
$500 |
| One year free membership
to the Forum Fitness Center for two members of the
household |
$425 |
| One year free membership
to the Hap Parker Aquatic Center (family pass) |
$200 |
| One year free membership
to the Rantoul Youth Center for all children in
the household (2 children, $20 each additional child) |
$50 |
| 20% discount price
for residential lots in Indian Hills, Roessler Meadows,
Ryan Subdivision (ROECO) - up to $5000 |
$5000 |
| Discount per month
off waste dumpsters from C & S Waste (2, 4,
& 6 cubic yard containers) |
$20 |
| Discount rate for
home inspection with "Bottom Up Home Inspections" |
$50 |
| Maximum rebate
of property taxes (1 full year). Rebated difference
between the rates in Champaign vs. Rantoul (Taxes
must be paid before rebate can be issued) |
$555.82 |
| Interest free account
for building materials (maximum of 120 days) at
Alexander Lumber Co |
$540 |
Special financing
offered by Rantoul lending institutions
(ie Rural Development Program) |
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Average utility
usage savings:
Water / Sewer - $114.48
Electric - $285.72 |
$400.20 |
| TOTAL SAVINGS TO
HOMEBUYER |
$8,214.02 |
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| There's also an incentive
program for buyers purchasing a home from someone
selling their home to purchase a newly built home.
The incentives under these circumstances are as
follows: |
| * Waiver on electric,
water, and wastewater fees up to a max $500 |
| * One year free membership
to the Rantoul Youth Center for all children in
the household |
| * One year free membership
to the Forum Fitness Center for a maximum of 2 members
per household |
| * One year free membership
to the Hap Parker Aquatic Center (Family) |
| * Special financing offered
by Rantoul lending institutions |
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