Curt Homann has been on the job for the DeWitt County Development Council for a few short months and he is already excited by the early returns he's seen from his networking and getting out in the community.

On the WHOW Morning Show Friday, Homann told Regional Radio he's been able to get in front of several business owners and even in some circumstances connect them to another business owner for a need they may have.

Beyond networking business-to-business, Homann touts some of the programs and access to grants the DCDC can offer a local business to help meet its needs.

For many years, the DCDC has touted the revolving loan fund but has found scarce success and interest in it. Homann indicates he has been able to help a couple of DeWitt County businesses secure funding.

Homann encourages anyone who would be interested in talking with him about what the DCDC can do to help their business with any need to contact him through their Facebook page or visit dcdc-illinois.net.