Blackhawk Hills Regional Council is a prominent economic development district and regional planning organization located in East Moline, IL. Covering Carroll, Jo Daviess, Lee, Ogle, Stephenson, and Whiteside counties, their mission is to enhance the quality of life for both communities and individuals through community and economic development, natural resources conservation, and comprehensive planning.
With a focus on the Driftless Area and its prairie foothills, as well as its proximity to the Mississippi River in the tri-state area, Blackhawk Hills Regional Council actively engages in various initiatives, including the development of a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy data portal and an asset mapping site. They also collaborate with other regional planning organizations to publish the Upper Mississippi River Ports website, showcasing public and private ports and terminals in the region. Additionally, Blackhawk Hills is involved in planning efforts in the Rochelle-Steward-Lee County area, supported by funding from the US Economic Development Administration, Lee County, Lee-Ogle Enterprise Zone, and BHRC.
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