A Veteran’s appreciation event that is free for the whole family.

To honor our regions veterans, and active duty military personnel, Great River Economic Development Foundation (GREDF) is joining with national and local partners to host the inaugural Heroes at Heartland, a free event of outdoor adventure and valuable community resource information.

To kickoff event registration, and to learn more, GREDF hosted a press conference on Friday, June 2 at 9a in the OLC lobby – 300 Civic Center Plaza. Marcel Wagner, GREDF President spoke on behalf of the steering committee, with other members joining the press conference. Mayor Kyle Moore also gave remarks on his gratitude to veterans in our region and their importance for our workforce.

“One of the significant resources in our region are the Veteran’s that have recently left military service,” states Marcel Wagner, president of GREDF. “It is our responsibility as a region to bring together resources that can assist our Warriors. Our Veterans are valuable employees and members of the Quincy regional community. GREDF will be partnering with a number of organizations to begin a comprehensive effort to reach out to provide employment and other community resource information to our warriors.”

The Heroes at Heartland event is scheduled for Saturday, August 5, 2017 from 9a – 5p at Harpole’s Heartland Lodge in Nebo, IL. The event will be a free day of outdoor adventures including off roading, archery, and trapshooting, with a BBQ lunch also provided.

For more information, contact Joi Cuartero Austin at GREDF (217) 223-4313.

Appreciation held Thursday, May 4 at 4pm in the Oakley Lindsay Center Lobby

Adams County, IL – In recognition of National Teacher Appreciation Day, the Workforce Development Partners on the Career Guidance Team held a press conference on Thursday, May 4 at 4pm in the Oakley Lindsay Center Lobby to express appreciation to our regional teachers for their help with youth work readiness initiatives.

Participating teachers were thanked for their partnership with the Career Guidance Team and encouraged to submit their information for a chance at an appreciation prize – a basket filled with certificates and merchandise from local businesses. The winning teacher was presented their prize at the press conference.

Marcel Wagner, GREDF President provided an introduction, and Maddie Corder, K-12 College/Career Counselor on the Career Guidance Team presented the teacher appreciation prize.

Born out of the Workforce Summit, the Career Guidance Team is sponsored by the following partners:  Great River Economic Development Foundation, John Wood Community College, Quincy University, United Way of Adams County, Inc., West Central Region Ed. For Employment System #240, and Workforce Board of Western Illinois.

The Career Guidance Team mission is to Encourage, Educate & Connect: Encourage and foster awareness of careers; educate youth and job seekers about area career opportunities; build connections between families and local employers.