By Zeke Shapiro Published: Dec. 26, 2024 at 3:46 PM CST QUINCY (WGEM) – Following a recent dip in childcare workers since the COVID-19 Pandemic, GREDF and the Adams County Board partnered to increase employment. According to a report by GREDF, the amount of childcare slots in Quincy has dropped by 14% since 2018.… More

  By Zeke Shapiro Published: Dec. 10, 2024 at 7:24 PM CST|Updated: 13 hours ago QUINCY (WGEM) – The recent increase in the number of large retail stores in Quincy has created economic benefits for the city. Up and down Broadway Street, large retail stores such as Target and Ollie’s have popped up. The benefits… More

The Great River Economic Development Foundation (GREDF) invites thecommunity and press to attend our 2024 Annual Meeting. This year’s theme, “Impact Multiplied,”showcases GREDF’s commitment to leveraging its expertise, partnerships, and strategic investment to develop high-impact initiatives that create economic growth and foster a more inclusive businessenvironment. The GREDF Annual Meeting for 2024 will take place… More

November 28, 2024 | By Emma Dalke, MRN Content Creator QUINCY- Small Business Saturday is this weekend, Nov. 30 in The District with exclusive deals, holiday treats and festive activities at many downtown retailers. “It’s important for The District to keep this as a holiday, because most, if not all, downtown businesses are small,” Executive… More

The Great River Economic Development Foundation (GREDF) and the Quincy AreaVocational Technical Center (QAVTC) are proud to announce the Jobs in the Gym event, aimed athelping area high school students explore career pathways and connect with local employers. Thisevent, formerly known as Careers in the Commons, took place on November 20, 2024, in theQuincy High… More

QUINCY — The unofficial return of collegiate summer baseball to the Gem City is finally official. Now comes the push to be ready by May. Golden Rule Entertainment, the parent company of the Quincy Baseball Club and the owner of the Prospect League’s Springfield Lucky Horseshoes, announced during a press conference Friday morning Quincy will… More

A staff review by the Department of Planning and Development shows a depiction of a proposed development at 4301 Wismann Lane. The blue line indicates a property line. The red line shows where the proposed warehousing and distribution facility will be built. The yellow line indicates a parking/delivery lot. The green line shows a parking… More

By Clare Edlund Updated: Nov. 3, 2024 at 1:00 PM CST QUINCY (WGEM) — In the last three months, Gem City residents have had the chance to sample a variety of all new food, shopping and entertainment. The long-awaited Raising Cane’s and Jersey Mike’s Subs quickly became the most sought-after dining option upon its first… More

  By Clare Edlund Published: Oct. 28, 2024 at 9:15 PM CDT|Updated: 14 hours ago QUINCY (WGEM) — Anyone leaving the Gem City via Gardner Expressway cannot miss the big sign at the former Eagle’s Nest. There is no mistaking it for another hotel. “[The Heritage Hotel] will be open within weeks,” said Quincy’s Mayor… More

Adams County, IL – The Great River Economic Development Foundation announced MadisonBadgley has been promoted to the position of Vice President. Madison began working forGREDF in December 2021 as Director of Business Development. In that position, Madisonsuccessfully launched GREDF’s Business Concierge Service while growing the Quincy ConciergeProgram to help newcomers feel welcome to the community.… More