Gibson City identified as finalist for 'green' business

GIBSON CITY – A business that plans to create dozens of high-paying jobs has chosen Gibson City as a finalist for the business to locate.

The Gibson City Economic Development Task Force plans to make the announcement at a news conference Wednesday that Gibson City is "one of two community finalists by a business that will provide 30 to 50 direct 'green' jobs," according to a news release from Gibson City Mayor Dan Dickey.

"It is anticipated that the average salary will be approximately $50,000 plus benefits," the release said.

"This company will utilize an advanced technology originally developed by NASA," the release added. "The technology is environmentally friendly and has the potential to be 'industry changing.' Exciting synergies also exist with several Gibson City businesses that would likely decrease their energy costs."

Dickey said that further details will be announced at the news conference, which he said is not open to the general public.

Representatives from the company and related technology experts will be present at the news conference, as will state Sen. Dan Rutherford, R-Pontiac, state Rep. Shane Cultra, R-Onarga, and a representative for U.S. Rep. Tim Johnson, R-Urbana, the release said.

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