PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n Utopian Power, LLC www.utopianpower.com Founded in 2020 in Ann Arbor, Utopian Power delivers high-quality solar solutions that strengthen energy independence, drive economic growth, and protect the environment. Serving commercial, industrial, municipal, and utility clients, the company’s projects—from schools to utilities—reduce costs, cut emissions, and build stronger, cleaner, more resilient communities across the Midwest and beyond. n McDonough District Hospital www.mdh.org McDonough District Hospital (MDH) is proud to provide the Macomb community with a range of vital healthcare options, including pharmacy, primary care, general surgery, radiology, rehabilitative care, OBGYN, sports medicine, laboratory services, and more. From routine checkups to specialty treatments, we care for patients at every stage of life. Our 48-bed facility provides convenient access to high-quality care in a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere. diversifying its economy. “We want to not only continue to support the university and be a host community, but we also want to diversify our local economy to take the opportunity to evolve, as well,” Mayor Inman emphasizes. To create this shift, the city is evaluating a proposed $58 million project that will incorporate a youth sports facility that could host basketball, volleyball, soccer, and other tournaments as well as other nonsports related events. “We can literally drive upwards of 2200 people here, about 40 weekends out of the year. I’ll take that, when their average spend is $144 per person per weekend they’re here, and that’s driving other business, retail, commercial development,” he asserts. “We can have an indirect impact on the number of students who come to Western Illinois University to take advantage of the great academic offerings there, in addition, we can give people one more reason to come to live, learn and thrive in Macomb, IL.” 94 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 10
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