Introduction
Welcome to the North Central Regional Betterment Coalition homepage. The NCRBC, or RBC for short, is a 501(c)3 organization. The North Central Region of Illinois is comprised of the counties of LaSalle, Bureau, and Putnam. While there are many diverse entities in these three counties, they also share a natural linkage with each other. As a Betterment Coalition we strive for nothing more, and at the same time nothing less, than to see our region improve. Our region has many strengths and fine organizations. By definition, however, every organization also has its limitations. We are concerned about the potential improvement opportunities that can fall through the cracks. NCRBC would like to collaborate with you in facilitating your communication and involvement with others in this tri-county area. To do so, we need your help.
On this Web site, you can find links to:
- membership-partnership options - a unique new service to bring greater continuity and service to all of the many fine service groups and organizations currently at work in North Central Illinois
- plans for the creation of the North Central Regional Artists Coalition
- the NCRBC Educational Advocacy Committee, which will be confronting the challenges of improving our educational capacity to match the needs of today’s economy
- a detailed history of how a group of concerned citizens just like yourself came together in 2002 with the idea that people, one step at a time, can make things a little bit better
Additional links of service for the community will be added as we continue to evolve.
NEWS
November 2011- The North Central Regional Betterment Coalition congratulate the 40 Under 40 entrepreneurs and business people recently assembled by the Illinois Small Business Development Center at IVCC. Click here to read more about this and other NCRBC News...
July 2011- The North Central Regional Betterment Coalition presents its 2011 Annual Report.
We encourage to like us on Facebook, and follow the Share The Change Blog. Click here to see the report...
June 2011- Celebrating the National Board Certified Teachers in our Communities Click here to read more about this and other NCRBC News...
NCRBC Celebrates the National Board Certified Teachers of LaSalle, Bureau, and Putnam County
Teachers are the most important resource we have for producing better educated kids. Better educated kids are the key to economic prosperity in today's world. However, not all teachers are equal. Some teachers, in an effort to be the most effective teachers they can possibly be, undergo the rigor of what is called National Board Certification. The NCRBC believes these teachers are very special. They should be celebrated in the community and well paid by their employers. Click here to see the local list...