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Idea Creative Marketing was founded on the idea that companies should control their marketing strategies. The status quo for a marketing agency consists of unrealistic project proposals, little follow-up, slow production, and pricing that only large companies can afford. Our mission as a full-service marketing agency is simple: provide businesses with strategies that are scalable to their market, budget, and goals.

Established in 1976, Ike Honda has been in business for over 40 years as a family owned and operated facility. Founded over three decades ago by Edward F. Eigenrauch (IKE), Ike Honda has grown to become a premier Honda auto dealer in the Southern Illinois region.

The Illinois National Guard has been a major contributor to every major conflict in our nation’s history.  For over 300 years, just as in the days of the militia, before we were even a state, the Illinois National Guard has a contract with the citizens of Illinois, providing a ready and relevant force to respond to any accident or incident that should arise, state or federal.

The Illinois Attorney General has the authority to uphold laws and advocate for Illinois residents in many matters. Individuals can make complaints ranging from financial and commercial transactions to different types of discrimination.

The Comptroller is charged, by the terms of Section 17 of Article V of the Constitution of Illinois, with the duties of: (a) maintaining the central fiscal accounts of the state, and (b) ordering payments into and out of the funds held by the Treasurer of Illinois. In accordance with this duty, the Comptroller signs paychecks or grants approval to electronic payments made by the state to its employees and creditors.[6] The Comptroller is also charged, by Illinois statute, with certain additional duties. In particular, the Comptroller regulates cemeteries under the Cemetery Care Act, and is charged with the fiduciary protection of cemetery care funds used for the care and maintenance of Illinois gravesites.

The mission of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is to create equitable economic opportunities across the State of Illinois. By attracting and supporting major job creators, investing in communities, strengthening Illinois’ world-class workforce, fostering innovation, and ushering in the new clean energy economy, DCEO works to fortify Illinois’ reputation as a global economic powerhouse while ensuring Illinois is the best state to live, work and do business.

The Illinois Department of Employment Security is the code department of the Illinois state government that administers state unemployment benefits, runs the employment service and Illinois Job Bank, and publishes labor market information.

The Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Rehabilitation Services, is the state's leading agency serving individuals with disabilities. DRS works in partnership with people with disabilities and their families to assist them in making informed choices to achieve full community participation through employment, education, and independent living opportunities.

The Office of the Governor: The Illinois Constitution, Article V, Section 8, states that "The Governor shall have the supreme executive power, and shall be responsible for the faithful execution of the laws." The purpose of the Office is to ensure proper execution of the laws in Illinois.

The Lieutenant Governor of Illinois handles a variety of responsibilities which have been delegated to the office via statute. In addition to these duties, the Lieutenant Governor can take on other duties as assigned by the governor or initiate duties of their own.

The office’s functions are described in the Illinois Constitution, mainly addressing the Secretary of State's duty to maintain official state records and the state seal. However, law and tradition have assigned many additional responsibilities to the office, which has one of the largest and most diverse collections of responsibilities of any of its counterparts nationwide.

The Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Southern Illinois University provides no-cost, confidential, one-on-one business advising services, training opportunities, and business resources for small businesses in southern Illinois.

117th District State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) was first elected to serve as Illinois’ 118th district State Representative in 2018. Due to redistricting, Rep. Windhorst is now the 117th district State Representative, representing all or parts of Franklin, Gallatin, Hamilton, Hardin, Johnson, Massac, Pope, Saline, Williamson, and White Counties.

118th District State Representative Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) was first elected to serve as the 115th district State Representative in 2020. Because of redistricting, Rep. Jacobs is now the elected representative for all of Alexander, Pulaski, and Union Counties and portions of Jackson and Williamson Counties.

Illinois’ 59 Senate District is in Southern Illinois and includes all or part of the following counties: Alexander, Pulaski, Massac, Johnson, Pope, Union, Williamson, Saline, Hardin, Jackson, Franklin, Hamilton, and Gallatin.

The Illinois State Treasurer’s Office is dedicated to protecting the state’s portfolio, ensuring the liquidity of all investments, and consistently producing earnings at or above industry standards.

Integrity Healthcare of Marion is located on the east side of Marion in a residential neighborhood. The facility is a modern design and provides both comfort and function.  The Therapy Gym is conveniently located in the building. The facility also has a modern beauty shop.

The staff at Integrity Healthcare of Marion provide care with a very personal touch.  They focus on getting to know each resident as a distinct person and individualize their care plans, understanding the resident’s needs and preferences. The staff provide Care You Can Trust.

Interstate Tire Pros Auto Service is a locally-owned and operated business. We take pride in providing Southern Illinois with a connection to a nationally known franchise. While this franchise allows us to access many products that the local markets sometimes can't, it still allows us to sell locally-made tires for a reasonable price. We also work tirelessly to provide a service that can be trusted, at a price that is affordable. Our services are completed by certified technicians with several years of experience.

Custom welding, fabrication, cylinder exchange, shearing, press brake, rolling, CNC plasma/torch cutting, steel sales, welding supplies.

Providing a variety of personal insurance, life and health insurance, business insurance, and employee benefits solutions is what Jackson & Gray Insurance does best.