OUR VISION
Our vision is to encourage vibrant social and economic growth in Central Illinois by connecting people of all ages, businesses, leaders, and their community.
OUR PURPOSE
- Improve and enrich living in small,
rural areas - Coordinate area communities to set, achieve, and implement specific goals
- Create a collaboration between communities
- Work together to help each other accomplish individual community goals
- Enrich the area as a whole

OUR MISSION
- Move Central Illinois forward in social and economic growth
- Foster collaboration and communication between our small towns
- Involve youth, retirees, and other adults to breathe energy and life into our towns
- Encourage growth, home-town pride, and ownership in rural communities
- Build excitement and promote teamwork
- Spark innovation, drive, and enthusiasm to produce a sustainable future
HOW OUR MISSION IS ACCOMPLISHED:
- Working with local community leaders and organizations to help make Central Illinois a great place to live, work and visit!
- Hosting Community Connection meetings to collaborate and cross-promote communities
- Creating and holding events to showcase local foods, area attractions, and small town businesses
- Inviting and promoting tourism so others can experience our wonderful communities
- Providing “online experiences” to help promote Central Illinois
- Offering digital initiatives to support the promotion of Central Illinois
If you want to learn more about our mission and sponsorships, click here.
Community Connection Group of Central IL, Ltd Board:
President: John Vitzthum
Treasurer: Ruth Teubel
Treasurer: Ruth Teubel
Members:
Kathy Fehr
Kylie Bazzell
Alexandria Hari
Kathy Fehr
Kylie Bazzell
Alexandria Hari