MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

Helping Local Business – GEDC Investors Have a Direct Line

  • Refer local businesses, supplier, and contractors to prospects
  • Serve as a liaison between business community and government as needed
  • Advocate for legislative initiatives impacting local businesses
  • Monthly newsletter that provides information on new developments, prospects, and GEDC events
  • Assist in workforce needs including training grants, etc.

Become Involved – Leadership Opportunities

  • Board of Directors & Committees
  • Education/Workforce Initiatives
  • Strategy Planning Implementation

Informational Services

  • Workforce and labor analytics
  • Demographic profiles for Grundy County & individual communities
  • Inventory of available sites and buildings
  • Incentive programs & financial tool

Join Other Business Leaders

  • Legislative luncheon with state and federal officials
  • Industrial bus tour to local businesses
  • Business lunches covering a range of topics

For more information on becoming an investor of the GEDC, contact Nancy Norton, President & CEO at 815.942.0163 or [email protected].

Become an Investor!

Join our network of investors and community Leaders.  For information on becoming a GEDC investor, please fill out the form below.

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.