Business & Industry in Carlinville
Retail
Carlinville businesses offer friendly personal service, quality and selection for both visitors and residents. Take a walk around the historic square in downtown Carlinville and experience a rich past brought up to date. Here, in carefully preserved buildings from the nineteenth century, are sophisticated boutiques, craft and gift shops, antique stores, cozy restaurants, clothiers, florists, jewelers, art galleries, and professional services.Restaurants
Deciding where to eat out in Carlinville can be a difficult choice. The City's array of dining establishments suits nearly every taste and budget, in diverse settings from formal dining rooms to casual dining, and with cuisine that will excite nearly every palate. Restaurant choices include cafés, diners, family dining, fast-food chains and a number of upscale dining establishments in and near town.Agriculture
Agriculture makes a significant contribution to the local economy. The Macoupin County Farm Bureau is located in Carlinville and can be contacted at 217-854-2571. The University of Illinois Extension office also provides a wide array of educational programs and research-based information and can be contacted at 217-854-9604.General Business and Professional Services
Carlinville is proud to be home to some familiar corporate names. The internationally-known computer software company, Karmak, is a major employer, along with Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc., whose corporate headquarters are located on the north end of Carlinville. Other large employers include Monterey Coal Company, Cisco Steel, Carlinville School District, Blackburn College, Carlinville Area Hospital, H&H Construction, VH Builders and Hays Trucking.Scores of professional service companies provide a wide range of services to Carlinville residents, in addition to four banks (Carlinville National Bank, Citizen's National Bank, US Bank and Bank and Trust), two grocery stores and several gas stations and convenience stores.