BUSINESS
While some consider Morton a suburb of Peoria, the community is actually a business center in it's own right. Home to a variety of nationally-known companies including CORE Construction, Caterpillar Logistics, Morton Buildings, and Pepsi, Morton is a destination for hundreds of commuters during the work week. One of the most unique aspects of the local business culture is the longevity of local ownership that remains a part of many of our companies. In Morton, the Baum’s, Braker’s, Aupperle’s, Zobrist’s, Kuhl’s, and Rocke’s are just a few of the well-known families running businesses founded by past generations. Otto Baum started a masonry company bearing his name in 1933 and that same company is now lead by his grandson Terry. J.S. Rocke built his first firebrick oven smokehouse in 1937. His grandson Jon now runs the business, RMH Foods. Brad and Tim Braker carry on the masonry business started by their Dad Joe in 1965. And the list continues. The strong work ethic and faith-based foundation of the community have proven to be a recipe for success for many local, growing enterprises.