The Rural Adams Development Corporation (RADC) is celebrating more than three decades of supporting economic growth across rural Adams County. Established in 1991, RADC was formed through a coalition of rural independent Adams County banks, alongside Adams Electric Cooperative and the Great River Economic Development Foundation (GREDF), with Adams Telephone Cooperative later joining the effort.… More

The Great River Economic Development Foundation, in partnership with the Adams County Career Guidance Team, Quincy Area Vocational and Technical Center, and John Wood Community College, hosted the 2026 Career Launch Signing Day. Career Launch Signing Day honors recent high school and college graduates who are stepping directly into the workforce in high-demand fields such… More

The Adams County Career Guidance Team celebrated local educators during Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4–8) as part of National Teacher Week, recognizing the critical role teachers play in shaping the region’s future workforce. The initiative highlighted outstanding educators while also acknowledging students who are confidently stepping into their career paths. From a competitive pool of… More

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