Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce
QUINCY — The Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce (QACC) is accepting applications for the third year of its Leadership Institute, a program designed to educate and inspire emerging leaders to actively engage in the Quincy and Adams County community. Focused on cultivating leadership skills and community awareness, the Leadership Institute empowers participants to make a…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Ag Banquet on Tuesday, March 11, at Town & Country Inn and Suites celebrates the contributions of the agricultural community and honors leaders who make a difference in the field. Bastert Farm Equipment was named the Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce Agribusiness of the Year, Mike…
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Local economic development groups — the Great River Economic Development Foundation, The District, and Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce — recently made a joint purchase of a building at 501 Hampshire. The purchase makes sense. If you explore the websites of each organization, their missions are to keep our local economy vibrant. The building needs some…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce recently announced the honorees for its annual ag banquet, scheduled for Tuesday, March 11, at Town & Country Inn and Suites. This event celebrates the contributions of the agricultural community and honors leaders who make a difference in the field. Bastert Farm Equipment has been named the…
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QUINCY – One of the joys Anthony “Tony” Crane has found in life is being able to give back to the region he calls home. “I have always wanted to keep engaged in community service,” he said. And Crane has done just that. Even though Crane is what he terms “semi-retired,” he remains busy with…
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ADAMS COUNTY, Ill. — The Great River Economic Development Foundation, Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce and The District recently announced that 65 new small businesses opened in Adams County. These new businesses span a diverse range of industries including retail, hospitality, technology, professional services and more. The three organizations are committed to supporting entrepreneurs opening…
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QUINCY — Anthony “Tony” Crane and the late Carl G. Schmiedeskamp are the two newest inductees into the Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce Business Hall of Fame These men will be honored at the Business Hall of Fame Ceremony during the organization’s Annual Meeting on Jan. 15 at 11:30 a.m. at the Oakley-Lindsay Center. Established in 2006, the…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce recently announced nominations are now open for the Class of 2025 Business Hall of Fame. This recognition celebrates business leaders who have set the standard for excellence in innovation, leadership and community impact. “We are proud to honor those who have not only excelled in business but…
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Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce announces partnership for 10-day British Landscapes tour in May 2025
QUINCY — The Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce has announced a partnership with Collette Travel and local travel agent The Travel House to offer the community a group trip. The British Landscapes tour invites travelers to discover the Crown Jewels of Scotland, the medieval Snickelways of York and explore William Shakespeare’s childhood home. The group…
Read Full Article CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today awarded $5 million in grant funding to 151 recipients through the Back to Business (B2B) Local Chambers program. B2B Chambers provides additional support for local chambers of commerce that experienced negative economic impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic. “Small businesses are…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce (QACC) Leadership Institute, presented by TI-TRUST, held its graduation ceremony May 23 for its inaugural class at the Oakley Lindsay Center. Nineteen graduates were honored with a luncheon. Each graduate received a certificate and an honorary Leadership Institute award. The QACC Leadership Institute is a nine-month program focused…
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QUINCY — The annual Dogwood Parade is set to return at 9:20 a.m. on Saturday, May 4, with this year’s theme being “May the Fourth Be With You: Celebrating the Power of Community.” Businesses and organizations are invited to display their pride in Quincy during the parade. Several events are lined up to precede the…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce will recognize Wayne E. Messick and Marvin Hufford at the Business Hall of Fame Ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17, in the Oakley-Lindsay Center. The Business Hall of Fame, established in 2006, honors people and organizations for their impactful contributions to the Quincy area business community.…
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Frankie Murphy-Giesing talks to the head of the Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce about business, growth and development.
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the Class of 2024 Business Hall of Fame. Officials say when considering nominees, think of business leaders who have laid the foundation for innovation, strong work ethic, sound financial principles and vision that will continue to serve the Quincy area for generations. In…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce is launching its inaugural Leadership Institute, a program aimed at educating and inspiring emerging leaders to actively participate in the Quincy and Adams County community. Designed to cultivate leadership skills and community awareness, the Leadership Institute will empower participants to make a positive impact on the Quincy…
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Bruce Guthrie of the Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce stops by to talk about Saturday’s Dogwood Parade and the weekend in general. Ashley Conrad then breaks some great news about Muddy River News in Hannibal with our Hannibal correspondent, Meg Duncan.
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QUINCY — A large crowd of community business leaders attended the Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual meeting and Hall of Fame ceremony on Wednesday. The late Carl W. Richards of Richards Electric Company and C. David Nuessen of Quincy Metal Fabricators and former mayor of Quincy were this year’s inductees. The Business Hall of…
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The Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce will induct two business leaders at its Business Hall of Fame Ceremony on Wednesday, January 18 2023 at 11:30 am at the Oakley Lindsay Center. The Business Hall of Fame was started in 2006 to honor current and past business leaders, businesses and organizations, who have made important contributions…
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QUINCY — The Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the Class of 2023 Business Hall of Fame through Sept. 12. Nominees should be business leaders who have laid the foundation for innovation with strong work ethic, sound financial principles and vision that will serve the Quincy area for generations. ”The Quincy Area…
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The Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce, The District and the Great River Economic Development Foundation will hold the next “Politics and Pancakes” breakfast at 8 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, at the Oakley-Lindsay Center. This event is free for members. Liberty village president Stacy Clark, Payson village president Chris Dever and Camp Point village president Daniel…
Read Full Article Nominations due January 26 The Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the 2022 Agribusiness of the Year and Larry Fischer Ag Educator of the Year. Since 2000, the Chamber has given an Agribusiness of the Year Award to emphasize the importance of the agriculture industry on the stability of our local economy.…
Read Full Article QUINCY — The Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce will induct two members into the Business Hall of Fame at 11:30 a.m. Jan. 19 at the Oakley Lindsey Center. “This year’s honorees exemplify excellence and have made remarkable contributions to our community on so many levels,” said Bruce Guthrie, President/CEO of Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce. “The…
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Bob Gough talks to Bruce Guthrie, who will be moving from The District to the Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce in November.
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QUINCY — The golf clubs will go back in the garage. The honey-dos around the house will be put on hold. Phil Conover has accepted another interim position. The Board of Directors for the Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce announced Monday it has selected Conover to serve as the organization’s interim director, beginning Monday, Aug. 2.…
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