Great River Economic Development Foundation (GREDF), along with community partners, hosted an informational Zoom call to launch Quincy Concierge Services. The program works in conjunction with overall workforce development strategies and aims to provide another tool to attract and retain top talent by providing an ongoing community on-boarding process.

“As a transplant from Chicago, I could have used a program like Quincy Concierge Services when I moved,” states Joi Cuartero Austin, GREDF Marketing & Communications Director. “Even though people choose the Adams County region for work, it can still be difficult to connect socially with the community and make friends. We want the program to help build personal connections sooner and make sure people feel welcomed to the area.”

Quincy Concierge Services is intended for newcomers, boomerang residents, and those looking to plug into the Quincy & Adams County community.

For local businesses, the program can be offered in conjunction with existing talent attraction programs and can be utilized as a tool to promote the community when recruiting talent, or alongside orientation for the new employee and any family members.

Community Resource Guides are assigned to individuals or families based on needs and personal interests to connect with and follow up with guests as they transition into the region. Guides are available to guests as a resource, as well as to make connections and open doors.

GREDF is looking for Guides to add to a diverse team of current residents. A successful Guide is an overall promoter, and community cheerleader, with a general knowledge of the region and amenities offered. For more information on the program, and to find out more about becoming a Guide, please contact Joi Cuartero Austin at the GREDF offices: (217) 223-4313 | JoiA@gredf.org

Illinois workNet Center, Workforce Innovation Board of Western Illinois and Great River Economic Development Foundation (GREDF) are partnering to host an ongoing Virtual Job Fair for area employers. Applicants can find information on open positions online at www.illinoisworknet.com/virtualjobfairs/ as well as on www.gredf.org. The virtual job fair live event was held on GREDF’s Facebook page on Wednesday, September 16 at 10:30 AM.

Virtual Job Fair | Job Seekers

Physical packets are available at the following locations:

• United Community Bank in Golden | 321 Quincy St., Golden, IL
• Farmers State Bank of Camp Point | 206 E. Wood St., Camp Point, IL
• Adams Electric Cooperative | 200 E. Wood St., Camp Point, IL
• John Wood Community College | 1301 S. 48^th Quincy, IL
• Bella Ease | 1201 N. 12^th, Quincy, IL
• Quincy University | 1800 College Ave., Quincy, IL

Click to view job seeker packet:  Virtual Job Fair – Applicants

Veterans will receive packets with additional information distributed to Quincy facilities including VFW; American Legion at 116 N 8^th St.; and the Veteran’s Clinic at 721 Broadway St.

Illinois workNet virtual job fair was launched by the Governor as part of Get Hired Illinois.

Workforce Innovation Board of Western Illinois covers nine (9) counties including Adams, Brown, Hancock, Henderson, Knox, McDonough, Schuyler, Pike and Warren, responsible for setting and implementing the strategic priorities to achieve goals of the regional workforce plan.

Great River Economic Development Foundation is a 501(c)6 not-for-profit organization with a mission to maintain and GROW the economic vitality of the Quincy and Adams County, IL region through the retention and expansion of existing businesses and the attraction of new businesses to our entire region. For more information, contact Joi Cuartero Austin at GREDF (217) 223-4313.

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