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Great River Economic Development Foundation

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Great River Economic Development Foundation

Our services are confidential. Our objective is to address retention issues and expedite the development process.

Great River Economic Development Foundation exists to maintain and improve the economic vitality of Quincy and Adams County, Illinois through the retention and expansion of existing businesses and the attraction of new businesses to our communities. This may include providing a basic demographic report or detailed site information, referring you to a contact in our community, or arranging meetings with appropriate parties at the local, county and state levels to help you achieve your goals.

05/28/2026

🥞 Join us for Breakfast with Illinois State Senator Jil Tracy!

Get an exclusive update on the latest developments from the 2026 legislative session and a preview of the upcoming fall veto session.

📅 June 9 | 8:00 A.M.
📍 The 501 – 501 Hampshire Street, Quincy
⚠️ Reserve your seat: bit.ly/PP_Tracy2026

05/26/2026

🌼 As May wraps up, we’re celebrating National Small Business Month and the incredible impact of our local businesses.

Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, creating jobs, supporting families, and shaping the character of Adams County. At the Great River Economic Development Foundation, we’re proud to support entrepreneurs through resources like our Business Concierge and Business Check-Up programs. 🤝📈

05/22/2026

🌟 Building opportunity. Supporting business. Strengthening our community. 🌟

That’s what we’re all about at the Great River Economic Development Foundation. For decades, we’ve been working to help businesses start, grow, and succeed right here in Quincy and Adams County. From connecting entrepreneurs to resources, to supporting workforce development and attracting new investment, our focus is simple: keep our region thriving.

Think of us as your hype team, cheering you on, opening doors, and helping turn “what if” into “what’s next.” 🚀

Because when businesses win, our whole community levels up. 💙

05/20/2026

💛 Got a heart for kids? We’ve got a place for you!

Turn your passion into purpose, just like Brianna Spilker, a CAREs participant at Blessing who’s making a real difference for children in our community. 🌟

✨ Bonus? We’re offering sign-on incentives to help you get started on your journey! If you’re ready to inspire, support, and shape young minds, this is your moment.

👉 Apply today and start making an impact where it matters most!
https://adamscountycares.org/sign-on-bonus/

05/18/2026

From day one, these students made history. 👏
In Fall 2024, the inaugural cohort of Great River FAME became part of Illinois’ first-ever FAME chapter — right here at JWCC.

Through hands-on training, classroom learning and real-world experience with regional manufacturing leaders, these graduates built the skills to power the future of advanced manufacturing.

These students balanced college coursework with paid on-the-job training, gaining valuable experience while earning an Associate in Applied Science degree in Advanced Manufacturing Technology.

Congratulations to the first Great River FAME graduates! 🎓⚙️

05/15/2026

🚀 Big news for the Quincy business community!

The 501 Partnership is excited to announce a NEW expanded format for The Briefcase business series! The Briefcase is now a four-part “learn & do business” series designed to give entrepreneurs and professionals more flexibility, deeper learning opportunities, and meaningful networking connections. Topics include AI, legal & HR, finance, social media, Google Business, and networking.

📅 Starts May 28, 2026
💲 $30 per session or $100 for all 4
🔗 Register: bit.ly/501_Briefcase

05/12/2026

🎉 Congratulations to the students recognized at the 2026 Career Launch Signing Day!

Yesterday, we celebrated students who are officially launching their careers with local employers in high-demand industries across our region. From the classroom to the workforce, these students are taking the next step toward bright futures while helping strengthen our region’s talent pipeline along the way. 🚀

05/08/2026

Yesterday, in celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week, the Adams County Career Guidance Team honored two outstanding local educators for inspiring students and helping connect classroom learning to future careers. Congratulations to Amy Mock of Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School and Diane Germann of Payson-Seymour Junior High and High School for making a lasting impact on the next generation! 🍎👏

Click here to read more: https://www.gredf.org/2026-teacher-appreciation-day/

05/07/2026

🎉 Celebrate local talent at the 2026 Career Launch Signing Day!

🗓 Monday, May 11 | ⏰ 4:00 PM
📍 John Wood Workforce Development Center

Join us as graduates step into high-demand careers and sign their Work-Ready Pledge alongside local employers like Blessing Health Systems, Gardner Denver, Titan International, and General Mills.

Address

501 Hampshire Street
Quincy, IL
62301

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

Website

http://www.gredf.org/

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