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Selected by Hometown Consultants as an SCI Awardee!
https://www.hometownconsultants.com/sci/
In partnership with Compeer Financial, Hometown Consulting is excited to recognize six rural Illinois municipalities selected to participate in this fully funded, 16-week capacity-building program focused on strengthening local government readiness and long-term community success.
Program Overview
The Strong Communities Initiative (SCI) is a diagnostic, capacity-building program designed to help small and mid-sized communities strengthen their internal systems, readiness, and leadership alignment. SCI focuses on five equally weighted pillars of municipal health and performance, providing communities with a clear roadmap for operational and economic success. Through this Compeer Financial-funded initiative, Hometown Consulting partners directly with selected Illinois communities to evaluate current conditions, benchmark performance, and identify actionable steps toward greater efficiency, resilience, and growth.
Through SCI, selected participating municipalities will:
- Build Organizational and Leadership Capacity
- Strengthen Grant Readiness and Strategic Planning
- Improve Communication and Transparency with Residents
- Support Business Retention and Growth
- Collaborate Regionally for Greater Shared Success
Program Value
Value of $12,500, Awarded to 6 Communities!
Participation in this initiative represents a unique opportunity for selected municipalities to receive expert analysis, strategic planning, and actionable recommendations—fully subsidized through the generous support of Compeer Financial and Hometown Consulting, LLC.
Compeer Financial is investing in this initiative to award six Illinois communities, while Hometown Consulting provides professional time and expertise to help each community achieve measurable, on-the-ground improvements.
Selected communities are not asked to contribute any financial resources— only their commitment of time, engagement, and collaboration to ensure successful completion of the program and meaningful local outcomes.