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Subs needed to turn old Aledo school into Northside Lofts
ALEDO, Illinois – The ambitious Northside Lofts project is moving forward as Growth General Contracting seeks qualified subcontractors to help redevelop the historic old Aledo junior and senior high school in the heart of the city’s downtown. A series of…
GROWTH hits milestone with complex Shimer Square funding package
Construction can begin on an ambitious $33.4 million housing redevelopment at the historic old Shimer…
QCBJ Newsmakers: GROWTH turns 41-prepare for more ‘miracles’
This story is part of the QCBJ’s Newsmakers edition. This year-end wrap-up from the staff…
Jewelry and plants store 1st to join Clinton Makers on 5th incubator
CLINTON, Iowa – Makers on 5th, a unique retail incubator in the redeveloped, historic downtown…
$1.5M in repair funds available for low-income QC homeowners
Residents in the Illinois Quad Cities soon will be able to apply for more than…
Updated Wilson Building creating ‘buzz,’ new memories
CLINTON, Iowa – Shirley Wheeler toured the renovated Wilson Lofts apartments in this city on…
GROWTH wins $2.5 million grant for Sala Flats redevelopment
An effort by the Economic Growth Corporation (GROWTH) to buy, preserve and rehabilitate Rock Island’s…
Wilson Lofts renovation nears completion
CLINTON, Iowa – The historic Wilson Building in downtown Clinton is almost ready for its…
As GROWTH turns 41, get ready for more ‘miracles’
After four decades of putting roofs over Quad Citians’ heads, paychecks in their pockets and…
GROWTH’s Shimer College project takes two steps forward
The redevelopment of the old Shimer College in Mount Carroll, Illinois, by Rock Island-based Economic…
GROWTH kicks off long-awaited Shimer College reboot
Rock Island-based Economic Growth Corporation (GROWTH) is inviting people across the region to celebrate the…
Empowering individuals through financial education
Continually rising costs of goods and increasing inflation are likely forcing everyone to review their…
Financial help available for Illinois homeowners
Economic Growth Corporation (GROWTH) has announced new financial help for Illinois homeowners experiencing hardship related…
‘Fabulous’, ‘unique’ Aledo workforce housing moving forward
ALEDO, Ill. — Plans for 30 “fabulous” and “unique” workforce apartments at the old junior…
GROWTH to discuss $11 million Aledo housing project
ALEDO, Ill. – A public meeting has been set next week to provide updates on…
Workshops will promote financial literacy
Two free financial literacy workshops have been set for Feb. 7 and Feb. 21. The…