This could be a real boon to Quincy and to Grant County. It's bringing renewed optimism to the people of the town, especially the business owners. We're interested to see where it takes us.

The funding from that grant ends after this year. And, we have been told it won't be renewed. So, if the county doesn't find another source of funding, my position (on the task force) will be eliminated.

All these statements didn't come from Quincy,

We are excited. I never had any doubts, but in the real estate world, things can always go haywire.

The notoriety of that type of company and the spin-off potential of the businesses that follow them is a great thing.

The immediate benefit is as construction starts, that will bring a tremendous number of construction workers to town, which will help local industries. It has created a need for housing, and with that, has brought numerous developers from out of the area looking to buy land and fulfill the need for housing.