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The Jacksonville Regional Economic Development Corporation (JREDC) is nearing the end of a successful five-year investment campaign. It’s through the generous financial contributions of our investors that JREDC is able to progress its mission to create, expand, recruit and retain job opportunities for Morgan and Scott Counties.  Through the investor campaign, seven new investors have been added to the “family,” and current investments surpass 2022 totals by more than $16,000. Eleven continuing investors increased their investment amounts. “As we near the end of our five-year investment campaign, I am encouraged by the continued and increased support of our...

Jacksonville Regional Economic Development Corporation (JREDC) kicked off its next five-year investment campaign at the annual Investor Appreciation Reception. Illinois College was recognized as the 2021 Harold Cox Industry of the Year, and the Morgan County Fair Association was named the recipient of the 2021 Champion Award. Kristin Jamison, president of JREDC, also outlined the organization's successes during a short program. Jamison referenced the five-year Regional Economic Development Plan listed in the JREDC Annual Report, pointing out the continuing focus to improve the region’s already impressive quality of place through high-speed, fiber internet service and downtown improvements. “The improvements...