Jacob Reeder already thinks about programming videogames or social work as potential careers. Now he’s added being a state trooper to the list. The St. Peter eighth-grader joined more than 800 others from nearly a dozen West-Central Illinois schools at Wednesday’s Career Spark STEAM Expo. “It opens our eyes to more career opportunities. Some things… More

Entrepreneurs, small business owners, and aspiring professionals from the tri-state area are invited to mark their calendars and save-the-date for The Briefcase, a new one-day professional development event. This business-focused event is hosted by the 501 Partnership—Quincy Area Chamber, The District, & Great River Economic Development Foundation (GREDF)—with collaboration from Quincy ACA Business Club. Designed… More

Published: Mar. 16, 2026  QUINCY (WGEM) – The Great River Economic Development Foundation is seeking qualified firms to submit a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for management, operations, and maintenance services for the Quincy Regional Sports Complex. GREDF officials said this project aims to boost Quincy’s economic growth, enhance local amenities, and establish the city as… More

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