2026 Legislative Breakfast

Over 250 community members joined us this morning for the GEDC’s Annual Legislative Breakfast at Morris Country Club! It was a great morning with our state legislators reviewing key issues shaping Grundy County’s future. We extend our deepest appreciation to Congressman Darin LaHood, State Senators Chris Balkema, Patrick Joyce, Sue Rezin, and State Representatives Jason […]

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2025 Grundy Summer Internship Program Recognition Dinner

Parents were on hand to celebrate the successes of their sons and daughters as the Thirteenth Grundy County Summer Internship Program came to a close.  An internship recognition reception was held to formally recognize and congratulate the students that participated in the paid, hands-on internship program. The 40 paid internships this year were with 13 different

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Great News for Grundy County – $600,000 Awarded to Build Economic Resilience

The Grundy Economic Development Council (GEDC) and the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce are excited to have been awarded a US EDA grant to help nuclear host communities plan for and build more diverse, resilient economies. Many thanks to Grundy County for supporting the application and providing the 20% match. North Central Council of Governments will

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The GEDC and the Grundy County Chamber are seeking proposals for an Economic Diversification and Resiliency Plan for Grundy County. To learn more and to view the full RFP, click here. Submissions accepted via email until February 9, 2024 at 4 PM.