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Galesburg Regional Economic Development Association (GREDA) serves existing and prospective businesses in Galesburg, Knoxville, and Knox County, Illinois. The Private, not-for-profit 501 (c) 6 organization is funded by the municipal entities it represents as well as area businesses and service groups that know the benefits of operating in the Galesburg area. This investment is guarded by a 40-member Board of Directors that advises a full-time economic development staff.
Organizational Mission
The organizational mission of GREDA is to provide leadership for economic growth and prosperity.
Purpose
GREDA’s purpose is job and capital creation. GREDA was created to retain existing businesses, assist local businesses with their expansions, proactively market the Galesburg area to prospective business, and develop small businesses. A network of business leaders, local officials, and interested citizens incorporate a grassroots approach to developing a strong local economy and expanding employment opportunities for our area’s workforce. GREDA, through additional resources, advanced technology and broad-based participation, seeks to enhance and accelerate the economic progress of our region.
Click here to view WTVP PBS "At Issue" - Galesburg Economic Development hosted by H.Wayne Wilson. Featured guests include Linda Utsinger Vice President of Business Development GREDA, Cesar Suarez, Galesburg Economic Development Director and Tom Schmidt, Carl Sandburg College President. |
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Western Illinois Entrepreneurship Center
Links to other sites
Galesburg Area Chamber of Commerce
Galesburg Convention and Visitors Bureau
