The fifth in our series of articles highlighting the remarks of GREDF Board Chairperson, Connie Schroeder at our 2011 Annual Meeting. [share] A look back at ENERGY, INFRASTRUCTURE and TECHNOLOGY in the tri-states in 2010… ENERGY Renewable energy projects are moving forward in the region. Adams Electric Cooperative held an open house this summer to celebrate the commercial operation… More

The fourth in our series of articles highlighting the remarks of GREDF Board Chairperson, Connie Schroeder at our 2011 Annual Meeting. A look back at EDUCATION & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT in the Tri-States in 2010… [share] Quincy University’s confidence in the future is displayed in the $5.2 million dollar, 92-room dormitory taking shape on campus. Students will begin living in the new… More

[share] The Springfield Illinois Business Journal recently featured Quincy and our robust business climate and high quality of life in a front page article. Read the full 4-page article here: Springfield Business Journal Quincy Article January 2011.

The third in our series of articles highlighting the remarks of GREDF Board Chairperson, Connie Schroeder at our 2011 Annual Meeting.  [share] A look back at HEALTHCARE in the Tri-States in 2010… An editorial in the Quincy Herald-Whig sums up healthcare in our region best, quote, “Physicians who want a high quality of life for themselves and their families can… More

[share] Adams County unemployment fell again in December to 6.3%. That’s the lowest it’s been since April 2009. Adams County currently ranks 3rd lowest in unemployment out of 102 counties in the state. Unemployment in Quincy dropped 0.7% and now stands at 6.7%. See the numbers for yourself: visit Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS) on the Illinois… More

The second in our series of articles highlighting the remarks of GREDF Board Chairperson, Connie Schroeder at our 2011 Annual Meeting.  A look back at Quincy’s CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT in 2010… [share] There continues to be a renewed sense of pride in the Central Business District. This is perhaps best displayed in the new image campaign featuring the… More

Did you miss the 2011 GREDF Annual Meeting? We hope you enjoy this series of articles highlighting the remarks of GREDF Board Chairperson, Connie Schroeder.  [share] A Look back at BUSINESS in the Quincy and Adams County, Illinois region in 2010… International trade is growing in the tri-states. Quincy-based Spin Screed, which manufactures the world’s lightest weight power roller screed… More

JOINT STATEMENT FROM ACCIONA AND GLOBAL WINDS HARVEST GREDF Annual Meeting: January 12, 2011 [share] The Prairie Mills wind project has been an exciting joint venture for ACCIONA and Global Winds Harvest. From the beginning, we saw this project as one of high value set to provide Adams County with renewable energy for years to… More

[share]We held our 2011 Annual Meeting on January 12th. The theme of GREDF 2.0 was a nod to this new website and the “next generation” of the Great River Economic Development Foundation. “Technology has changed the speed at which business moves,” says GREDF president Jim Mentesti. “Thanks to our long range plan, we’re ready to… More

[share]The 2011 Tri-State Development Summit will be held October 5th at the Quincy Community Theater in the Oakley Lindsay Center in Quincy. 2011 marks the 15th year of bringing together tri-state leaders to define common issues, to develop on-going dialogues to address those issues and to improve the quality of life of the entire region.… More