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Project Scope
Public Engagement
Communicate purpose, gather support, leverage expertise, seek understanding, promote inclusivity, and validate findings through committees, surveys, and information-sharing with the community and key stakeholders.
Economic Analysis
Understand the challenges and opportunities associated with being a nuclear host community by examining Dresden’s impact on direct and indirect employment, our skilled labor force, GDP, real estate markets, and tax revenues.
Decommissioning Process
Connect with other nuclear host communities and technical experts to understand the far-reaching consequences if a plant decommissions and advocate for greater community involvement in potential closure scenarios.
Economic Diversification Roadmap
Leverage findings and market projections to develop a roadmap of opportunities and action items to diversify our economy and increase our area’s resilience by attracting impactful new business development to Grundy County.
News Briefs
Press Release
GEDC and Grundy Chamber Move Forward with County Wide Economic Resiliency and Diversification Plan
Illinois energy bill deal to include Exelon nuclear plants
Virtual Overview of Grundy County’s Economy
A deeper look at our local economic data and how we can use it to shape our future.
Request for Proposals
Comprehensive Grundy County Economic Analysis
Due Date: April 12, 2023
Project Website Design, Development, and Hosting
Due Date: March 27, 2023
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