Welcome to the GREDF Annual Meeting Presentation to be revealed Wednesday, January 20.
The presentation is an opportunity for partners, businesses and community members to reflect on 2020, see how GREDF enhances and pivots for our Strategic Plan and how we continue to GROW Quincy & Adams County by aiming higher in 2021.
Despite accepting the consequences of the disruption in 2020, we continued moving forward with an unwavering commitment to aim higher!
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During the course of this Annual Meeting you will hear about how GREDF kept to the mandates of our 2020 Workplan. However, almost every facet of that plan had to be redesigned, pivoted and implemented not knowing the outcome, using technology as a critical tool in our mission.
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Another new project is centered on Talent Attraction. A critical component to attracting new talent is a method to welcome and assist new and potential residents into the Quincy region.
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During the year, Great River Economic Development Foundation coordinates a number of important Workforce Solutions events that we had to “pivot” to the virtual world — all of which dovetail with the City of Quincy’s Strategic Plan.
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Virtual Tri-State MakerFest
Students and job seekers learn about both local educational and career opportunities in the Tri-State Region. Hear a Q&A with area employers and see an example of entering into a non-traditional role.
Virtual Job Fair with partners at the Workforce Innovation Board
Workforce Seminar on Remote Working
Adams County Works Teams: Career Guidance, Work Readiness and Transition Planning
GREDF has been working with several projects that will begin in 2021 in manufacturing, logistics and a new barge service. We are privileged to work with dedicated and enthusiastic people. For the new year, the goal of the GREDF team is not to settle for the “old” normal, rather we owe it to our community to be “Aiming Higher!”
The Staff and Board of Directors look forward to a productive year with new initiatives, as well as new and stronger partnerships.
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Tri-State Development Summit Initiative: Corn Belt Ports Association
City of Quincy Retail Attraction program
GREDF Staff Accomplishments:
Angela Caldwell, professional certification in workforce development
Joi Cuartero Austin, Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) Designation – International Standard
Thank you to our members and partners for their continued support.
