QUINCY (WGEM) — In the last three months, Gem City residents have had the chance to sample a variety of all new food, shopping and entertainment.
The long-awaited Raising Cane’s and Jersey Mike’s Subs quickly became the most sought-after dining option upon its first few days of opening; The Range at KC was a hole-in-one score for Top Golf Fans; parents now have a space to relax while their kids play; or a place to shop for their kids at one of many Prairie Trails Crossing’s newest arrivals, Carter’s.
New numbers show Quincy and the surrounding areas have gained more businesses than not in 2024. Economic leaders said Adams County has welcomed 54 new businesses in 2024, more than doubling from 2022.
“You’re seeing a lot of momentum when it comes to the city of Quincy,” said Great River Economic Development Executive Director Kyle Moore. “We hope soon to have some announcements on hotels. There’s just a lot of positive momentum.”
Moore said 33 Adams County businesses closed for good this year. Revelry permanently closed its doors at the start of 2024; that space remained vacant up until last month. Other closures included Steak ‘N Shake, Dunnbelly Bar + Bistro, and Roy Bennett Furniture.
However, Mayor Mike Troup said residents can look forward to more new businesses coming, thanks to Target’s arrival in 2023.
“Target serves as a magnet for other retailers,” Troup said. “If your market’s big enough to attract a Target, there will be other national retailers that follow.”
Troup said efforts are still underway to find a new developer that will take over the vacant Bed, Bath, & Beyond and Shopko.