Quincy, IL — [January 8, 2026] Adams County is experiencing a significant wave of economic growth as 47 new businesses have opened across the county. The Great River Economic Development Foundation, the Quincy Area Chamber, and The District jointly announced the milestone, highlighting continued momentum and confidence in the local economy. The new businesses represent… More

GREDF Highlights Growth, Workforce Initiatives and Major Economic Wins at Annual Meeting QUINCY — The Great River Economic Development Foundation (GREDF) marked a year of significant progress in workforce development, housing, business growth and community investment during its annual meeting, celebrating both recent accomplishments and outlining priorities that could shape the region’s economy for years… More

By Robby Tucker Published: Nov. 19, 2025 at 6:30 PM CST|Updated: 15 hours ago QUINCY (WGEM) – Despite his name, Caleb Williams is not gunning for a quarterback job in the NFL. He wants to get a degree in biology before pursuing a career in dentistry. But even though the Quincy High School senior has a plan,… More

QUINCY, Ill. — Saturday marked the first Contour Airlines flight to Chicago out of Quincy Regional Airport. City officials, residents, and members of media departed that morning and landed less than an hour later. After arriving at Chicago O’Hare, staff took the Quincy visitors on a tour of the airport, highlighting accessibility features, restaurants, and plans… More

JWCC participates in Tri-State Maker Fest with interactive demonstrations for students QUINCY — As part of Manufacturing Month, John Wood Community College (JWCC) welcomed hundreds of area high school students to its Workforce Development Center (WDC) for interactive tours and demonstrations as part of the Tri-State Maker Fest held Friday, Oct. 3. The event was… More

The Great River Economic Development Foundation Launches Program to Help Businesses Scale and Secure Their Future Adams County, IL (Oct. 6, 2025) – Applications are now open for ScaleUp and Secure, a program by the Great River Economic Development Foundation (GREDF) aimed at connecting entrepreneurs with capital and support to grow scalable ventures. The program,… More

Quincy, IL — The Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce, The District, and the Great River EconomicDevelopment Foundation (GREDF) are inviting the community to celebrate the grand opening of theirshared home at 501 Hampshire with an Open House on Thursday, August 28, from 4:00–6:00 p.m.The newly remodeled space represents a major step forward in collaboration between… More

Quincy, IL – The City of Quincy, in collaboration with the Quincy Sports Commission and theGreat River Economic Development Foundation (GREDF), is now accepting site proposals fromproperty owners and representatives for land to be considered for the development of a newregional sports complex. The complex is envisioned as a hub for community recreation, youth sports,… More

On Monday, the Great River Economic Development Foundation introduced the Quincy’s calling recruitment bonus program. GREDF President Kyle Moore said Quincy and Adams County have a worker shortage. He said current residents can help solve that program by submitting the name and contact information for someone they think might want to move to Quincy. “We… More

By Clare Edlund Published: Jun. 11, 2025 at 8:22 PM CDT QUINCY (WGEM) – It’s been a little over a year since a local college launched a program to help students advance their careers in a whole new way. The Federation of Advanced Manufacturing Education, better known as FAME, is an apprenticeship program that partners… More