The local workforce in Christian County offers more to an employer than can be found in many other areas. The people here are conscientious, loyal, hard working and dedicated to excellence. The people are backed up by a local support system that is outstanding. You will appreciate doing business in Christian County.

The foundation of any successful business is well-trained employees. Comprehensive training programs are available to help keep your workforce progressive, productive, and enthusiastic which will continuously spark success for your business.

Paragon Decision Resources, Inc. stated during the Economic Development Assessment conducted in 2003 that significant wage savings can be realized by locating in Christian County. Also, the study stated that the overall labor quality in Christian County is rated very good with little turnover in the manufacturing sector.

Average Unemployment rates are as follows:
2002 - 5.7%
2003 6.1%
2004 6.6%
2005 6.3%

Industry
The following manufacturing companies are located in Christian County.

Ahlstrom Engine Filtration (High Quality Filter Paper)
All Tri-R, Inc. (Construction)
ATY Building Systems, Inc. (Design & Manufacturing, Pre-engineered Buildings)
GSI (Product Grain Handling, Storage Equipment)
Watson Foods (Food Additives)
Sta-Care (Countertop Production)
Botkin Lumber Co. (Custom Crates)
PBI (Concrete Production)
Illini Metals (Metal Fabrication)
National Greenhouse (Design, Manufacture, Build Greenhouses)
Macon Metals Products Co. (Metal Fabrication)
Meadow Brook Meat Company (MBM) (Food Distribution)
Dominion (Independent Power Production)
Waste Management (Landfill Disposal)
Archer Daniels Midland (Grain Processing)
Consolidated Communications (Back Office)
Marketing Alternatives, Inc. (Service Center)
Monsanto (Research & Production)
Archway Merchandising (Service Center, Back Office)

Testimonial
Consolidated Operator Services Achieves Master Call Center Certification

The Consolidated Operator Services center in Taylorville, Illinois is designated by the national consulting firm The Paisley Group Ltd. as a Master Call Center for providing exceptional customer service to directory assistance customers. According to The Paisley Group Ltd. data, Consolidated ranks higher than major local and long distance carriers in the areas of fulfillment and customer care for directory assistance.

The Paisley Group is an independent consulting firm recognized as a leader in coaching and auditing centers that provide directory assistance. To be certified, a center must achieve and consistently retain scores of 90% or above in customer service during The Paisley Group monthly audits.
This Master Call Center award certifies that Consolidated's agents provide a superior level of service while following efficient search and call-handling strategies.

Rick Hall, Consolidated Operator Services Vice President, said "The Paisley Group scores from our Taylorville operator center assure customers that Consolidated Operator Services consistently provides an accurate and high-quality service.
As a certified center, our customers can expect exceptional service and responsiveness with every call. We have been fortunate in Taylorville and Christian County to have an excellent labor force to help us achieve and maintain our Master Call Center status."