For thirty years, Marion CAN DO! has worked to bring new business to the local community. A group of local citizens wanted to focus on economic expansion. That desire became the “Greater Marion Community Area New Development Organization” or Marion CAN DO! The group’s staff, board members, investors and partners work to put Marion’s best […]
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BNI Supports Local Businesses
The Marion Business Builders Chapter of BNI (Business Networking International) exists to support local companies and nonprofits. For 20 years, members have referred friends, family members and colleagues to other members they know and trust. The local chapter has passed more than $11 million in business to area companies since its start. In the last […]
Innovative New Program Serves Marion Teens and Adults
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The federal government estimates that mental illness impacts about one in five adults. A local agency is partnering with a healthcare leader in our region to launch an innovative new treatment program to help local teens and young adults dealing with psychosis. What is Psychosis? Symptoms of psychosis can […]
Marion Noon Kiwanis Makes a Difference for Local Children
For more than 60 years, Marion Noon Kiwanis has held its annual Pancake Day, flipping thousands of flapjacks to raise funds for children’s causes. The most recent event served up pancakes for more than 1,000 people. “It is great to see the community come together. From our sponsors to our volunteers to our attendees, it […]
MarionMade! Celebrates 6th Birthday of Showcasing Community Pride
MarionMade! has spent six years highlighting Marion’s rich history and bright future. From signs in business windows to T-shirts and banners in annual Popcorn Parade, support for this effort is visible in the community. More than 450 articles have featured local families, agencies, landmarks and locales. Thousands of people have visited marionmade.org and shared info […]
Naturalist Encourages Community to Enjoy Local Beauty
James Anderson is a naturalist with the Marion County Parks District, but he doesn’t solely promote the county parks. “We promote all of our green spaces. I want people to get out and enjoy the outdoors and the wildlife,” Anderson said. “We are really lucky to have dozens of parks and green spaces and so […]
