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Wednesday, March 13, 2013  A twenty-one year economic development veteran from Ohio is the new president of the Great River Economic Development Foundation.

Monday, March 11, 2013  Marcel W. Wagner, Jr. was chosen after a 6-month-long nationwide search.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  The Great River Economic Development Foundation honors Jim Mentesti's years of service.

Thursday, August 30, 2012  Jim Mentesti steps down as GREDF president after 27 years.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012  Jim Mentesti, President of the Great River Economic Development Foundation (GREDF,) has announced his plan to retire, effective Friday.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012  GREDF misses out on $15 million grant.

Wednesday, October 05, 2011  Area leaders and lawmakers joined together for the 9th Tri-State Development Summit in Quincy Wednesday.

Friday, June 24, 2011  Unemployment numbers across West Central Illinois are down again. They've dropped more than a percentage point in both Adams County and Quincy.

Thursday, July 16, 2009  New unemployment numbers are out, and it's not good news.

Friday, April 24, 2009  There seems to be a few cracks in the recession, at least at the local level.