[share] Quincy Regional Airport in partnership with Cape Air is encouraging the community to fly in a marketing campaign beginning this week. The airport will be offering incentives to the community through ticket giveaways and promotions. Why now? 10,000 is the magic number. In order to qualify for a $1 million federal aviation grant, the… More

[share] The election is over so here at GREDF, we thought it would be a good time to share this guide from the National League of Cities Center for Research and Innovation and endorsed by the International Economic Development Council. The following is an excerpt from the guide which is formatted as a “Top 10”… More

[share] What is National Manufacturing Day? Manufacturing Day is a coordinated occasion during which U.S. manufacturers open their doors to demonstrate the potential of modern manufacturing and foster interest in manufacturing careers. Held annually on the first Friday of October (October 3, 2014), Manufacturing Day was created to correct public perception, which doesn’t do manufacturing… More

[share] The Adams County Workforce Initiative began in April 2013 when more than 40 area leaders gathered to discuss workforce issues and create a platform for continued collaboration. Several key issues were identified during the April meeting and three teams were established to address the most critical of those issues. Career Guidance Team: Working with… More

[share] 2nd Annual Business Survey Results Reveal Pattern in Region’s Strengths The Survey was conducted by GREDF in partnership with City of Quincy and Adams County. Quincy and Adams County, Illinois… 62 individuals and organizations responded to the 2014 online survey conducted by the Great River Economic Development Foundation in partnership with theCity of Quincy… More

[share]Community leaders and stakeholders are making progress on a shared vision for workforce development in the Adams County region. The Adams County Workforce Initiative began in April 2013 when more than 40 area leaders gathered to discuss workforce issues and create a platform for continued collaboration. Much work has been done since that time to… More

WIU Supply Chain Management Day Western Illinois University is holding a Supply Chain Management Day on Wednesday, September 10, 2014, on their campus in Macomb, Illinois. The event is part of an ongoing effort to foster interaction among employers, current and prospective WIU Supply Chain Management majors and WIU faculty and staff. In addition to… More

[share] The Quincy Entrepreneurship Center at GREDF, in collaboration with several Quincy area organizations, is hosting an informational event for current and aspiring entrepreneurs on Saturday, August 9th. The 2nd Annual Entrepreneurship Expo will take place in the Quincy Mall Community Room from 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. The Expo is free and open to… More

[share] Economic development is not an endeavor of a single person, or even a single organization. Successful economic development is a collaborative and aggressive process. That’s where you come in.  Together with our partners at the City of Quincy and Adams County, GREDF invites you to fill out this short, 15-question survey to help us… More

[share] How are we doing?2014 Strategic Plan Mid-Year Update It’s been 6 months since we unveiled the GREDF Strategic Plan. The plan is a guide for the Board of Directors, staff, committees and stakeholders and serves as a blueprint for Board policy decisions, guiding the organization’s investment in economic development initiatives, programs and projects. The… More