Welcome to GREDA!

"GREDA provides our region with critically important private and confidential avenues to explore economic development opportunities."

- Thomas A. Schmidt, Chairman of the Board

Year in Review - 2008

2008 Year in Review Downloadable file

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.

To better serve our business partners, GREDA is located in the Galesburg Commerce Center with the Galesburg Area Chamber of Commerce and the Entrepreneurship Center.

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.

The Entrepreneurship Center

Links to other sites

Western Illinois Corridor Council

Galesburg Area Chamber of Commerce

Galesburg Convention and Visitors Bureau

City of Galesburg

http://nowwhatjobs.net/