1. The River Runs Next to It.

Year-round barge traffic--Adams County is the northernmost point on the Mississippi River for 12-month barge traffic.
Exceptional barge services--Four barge lines service our multiple ports, with exceptional barge services available.
Foreign trade zones and sub-zones--The 3-state Mid-America Port Commission is pursuing the establishment of an intermodal transport terminal in our area with foreign trade zones and sub-zones.

2. Together Everyone Achieves More.
Working Across State Lines--The Tri-State Development Summit was created in 1996, a 3-state initiative that addresses common issues in the areas of transportation, tourism, rivers, workforce development, agriculture and media.
More Clout in Washington--By working together across state lines, northeast Missouri, southeast Iowa and west central Illinois have effectively created a “State of Mind”, represented by 7 U.S. Congressmen and 6 U.S. Senators, who collectively work to turn our regional priorities into realities.

3. All Roads Lead to Quincy.
Surrounded by Interstates--Adams County is served by Interstates I-72 & I-172, Illinois Highways 57, 96 and 104, and U.S. Highways 24, 61 and 336, and is surrounded by interstate highways I-80 to the north, I-74 and I-55 to the east, and I-70 to the south.
Access to the Nation--Newly opened highways and others under construction create a network of four-lane access to the nation’s interstate system.
Investment in Roads--Since 1996, over $2.5 billion in major highway corridor expenditures has already been invested or is approved for use within the next four years in the Tri-State Development Summit’s 32-county region.

4. As Midwest as it Gets.
Check the Map--Sure, some cities say they’re centrally-located, but Quincy has them beat!

Planes--Quincy Regional Airport offers daily commercial service to St. Louis, and is also home to Baldwin Field Business Park, a 55-acre aviation-related development.
Trains--BNSF and Norfolk Southern offer multiple freight trains daily, while Amtrak provides daily passenger service to and from Chicago.
Automobiles--More than 40 truck lines serve our area with over 600 trucks domiciled in Quincy.

5. The Magic Number.
Regional Magnet--As the largest city within a 100-mile radius, Quincy serves a market area of 250,000 – a center for the region’s healthcare, entertainment and shopping.
Population Hub--With the growth around its perimeter, Quincy may soon qualify as a Metropolitan Statistical Area, with more than 50,000 residents already living in contiguous census tracts in and around the city, and another 200,000 within a 75-mile radius.

6. The Young and the Professional.
College Students--More than 8,000 full-time college students attend classes within a 25-mile radius. Not only are these students potential customers, but many quality individuals are also available for part-time work/internships.
Young Professionals--In 2004, Quincy launched a Young Professionals network to focus on business/career opportunities and entertainment and recreation options for 20- and 30-somethings in our region.

7. If you can Dream it, we’ll help you Do it!
Entrepreneurs excel--Got a great business idea? GREDF’s new Entrepreneurship Center is the place to start. Providing guidance on your product or service idea’s feasibility, product prototype development, market research, business planning, financing, strategic partners, legal issues, and more is our specialty. Be a part of a community that values innovation and creativity.

8. We Whistle while we Work.
Lots of workers--With a total potential workforce of over 51,000 people (re-entering retirees, unemployed and underemployed), Quincy is an employer’s dream.
Have job…will travel--Tri-state residents are willing to travel to a job, have very reasonable salary requirements, and are extremely productive.
Productivity is king--Employees are prompt, efficient, and very accurate, attributing to the number of manufacturing companies that satisfy ISO and QS standards.
Back to Basics--Quincy employers consistently report that the basic skills of applicants are much better than in other parts of the country.

9. Triple A-Rated Amenities.
Arts. Quincy is home to the nation’s first fine arts council, the Quincy Society of Fine Arts, with over 50 member arts organizations, including a symphony orchestra association, opera company, and community theatre.
Architecture. Boasting the largest collection of historically significant architecture in the state of Illinois outside of Chicago, Quincy is also home to the most architecturally-significant corner (16th & Maine Streets) in the nation, according to National Geographic magazine.
Activities. Activities abound in this area, with a community calendar of events as long as your arm.

10. Life is Good.
Recreation--With nearly 1000 acres of dedicated park land, leisurely strolls to find the best rocks and sticks and long talks about why bluebirds can fly but Big Bird can’t are a way of life.
Education--For slightly older individuals looking for a way to satisfy their curiosity,Quincy University offers 34 majors areas of study and 7 pre-professional programs, while John Wood Community College offers nearly 40 degrees and certifications in 18 academic departments on its brand-new $75 million campus.

The Bottom Line--Feel safe walking tree-lined streets. Feel good raising your family. Feel the steady rhythm of a vibrant, friendly community breathing life into weary souls.

Quality sites. Quality people. Quality time.

Welcome to life in Quincy and Adams County, Illinois.