GREDF, The District and Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce went out to visit our businesses to distribute Opening Up Together toolkits to the community! If you need a toolkit, please let us know. Phase 3 is here and we want to make sure all organizations & businesses are properly prepared with signage and resources! Adams… More

It’s been a crazy few weeks. What has Your GREDF Team been up to? These past weeks, your GREDF team has been working with several partners and organizations on the Adams County Together Task-force. As a community, we launched the Adams County Together Fund through United Way of Adams County, Inc. (Adams County, IL) to… More

Economic Development Week Celebration! We want to highlight our community strength in the Power of Partnership, and thank our organizational and business partners. Especially those at City of Quincy, Illinois, Government, Adams County, Illinois, Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce and The District. Through these times, we are so grateful for the continued work we do together… More

Gov. Pritzker Announces Modified Stay at Home Order Will Be Extended Through May to Continue Progress MODIFIED STAY AT HOME ORDER Lifting mitigation measures is only possible with widespread availability and access to COVID-19 testing, tracing and treatment. The data show that if the state were to lift mitigations abruptly this week, this would result… More

Adams County, Illinois is home to over 65,000 individuals and the regional hub for healthcare, retail, and industry in west central Illinois. Adams County is a tight knit community that is built on small business and thrives on social interaction, but also collaboration. We have persevered through many challenges and crises while supporting our entire… More

 Adams County Announces Small Business Emergency Loan Program  Information & Application Quincy, Illinois (April 20, 2020) – In an effort to assist small businesses that may have been negatively impacted by the Stay-At-Home Order from COVID-19, the Adams County Board unanimously approved establishing the Adams County Small Business Emergency Loan Program. The loan funding sources… More

We have all been inundated with resources from the local, state and federal level. As part of the Adams County Together Initiative, a Resource Team has been formed to help both individuals and businesses navigate the best course of action to take when considering various programs.   Beginning today, Monday, April 13, those looking for… More

ADAMS COUNTY TOGETHER LAUNCHES “ONE STOP SHOP” WEBSITE Last week Mayor Kyle More announced the formation of Adams County Together, a partner task force designed to coordinate, align and maximize the community’s response to the economic impact of the COVID-19 virus. Today, the task force has launched a website www.adamscountytogether.com as a resource for the community.… More

In order to better serve the community and find out what is needed GREDF, the Chamber and The District have put together a brief survey to help us quantify and document the impact that COVID 19 has on the business community. The survey can easily be filled out online by the link below or attached… More

Essential Businesses & Operations Executive Order 20-10 requires all non-essential businesses and operations to cease all activities except for minimum basic operations. Non-essential businesses may also continue operations consisting exclusively of employees or contractors working from home.  CLICK For Essential Business & Operations Check List from DCEO  What businesses and operations are considered essential?  EO… More