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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Frichtl Processing and Slaughtering Plans Dieterich, Illinois, Operations

01/25/2025
Frichtl Processing and Slaughtering plans to establish operations in Dieterich, Illinois. The $2.5 million project is expected to create six jobs.

The investment includes the construction of a new 9,227-square-foot meat processing and packaging facility, located at Industrial Park East, which will also feature a front retail store.

"After 15 years of butchering on the family farm, we've gained extensive experience and honed the craft, which has provided a solid foundation for our new venture. In 2023, recognizing the increasing demand in the market, we shifted focus towards developing a comprehensive business plan, leveraging the connections made through local resources such as the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity," said Rachel Frichtl owner of Frichtl's Processing and Slaughtering. "With key partners like the Village of Dieterich supporting zoning and ordinance requirements, the Effingham Growth Alliance aiding in economic development strategies, and Dieterich Bank facilitating financial services, alongside support from the SBDC at IECC for business planning this collaborative approach will enable us to expand offerings and possibly increase production space, tapping into a broader range of products and services to meet customer needs more effectively.”

As part of the State's incentive package, Frichtl Processing and Slaughtering received an EDGE for Startups tax credit, and has committed to making a $2.5 million investment, creating six new full-time jobs.

"The State's EDGE for Startups investment will help bolster economic growth throughout Southeastern Illinois," noted DCEO Director Kristin Richards. "Not only will this expansion project give Frichtl the space and resources they need to operate more efficiently, but it will also support the local agricultural industry while combatting food insecurity throughout the region."

Frichtl specializes in processing beef, hogs, and deer. The company was founded to fill a gap in the market for meat in southern Illinois and the surrounding area.

"This project not only assists in fostering entrepreneurship, but also combats food insecurities and addresses inadequate access to fresh foods for the Village of Dieterich,” added President and CEO of Effingham Regional Growth Alliance Courtney Yockey. “The Alliance welcomed the opportunity to work with Rachel and Zach Frichtl to bring private investment and new employment opportunities to Effingham County."

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