Making Communities Stronger: One Life, One Home, One Project at a Time

Rock Island Economic Growth Corporation d/b/a Economic Growth Corporation (GROWTH) is a national 501(c)3 community-based development organization dedicated to enhancing the overall image and economic vitality of underserved communities. 

GROWTH is regarded as a national leader in developing innovative housing opportunities and commercial developments by facilitating community partnerships. Our community-driven efforts consistently provide housing that is affordable, create and retain jobs through our various business initiatives, support and revitalize neighborhoods, and strengthen the community fabric in ways that sustains and promotes long-term viable economic success. 

What started as a non-profit solely to do work Rock Island, IL, GROWTH has evolved into a complex non-profit with a national footprint. GROWTH operates in and through various subsidiaries identified below.

Housing Resource Fair

Emergency Housing Programs

Click on either logo below to go to the corresponding emergency housing program page to learn how GROWTH may assist you with your application.

IHDA Court-Based Rental Assistance ​

 IL Emergency Home Owner Assistance Fund

Central States is a national, for-profit wholly owned subsidiary of GROWTH, and serves as a Community Development Entity to access and deploy New Market Tax Credits.

Home Base is a national, wholly owned subsidiary of GROWTH, and serves as the property management company for all residential and commercial properties owned by GROWTH.

GROWTH General Contracting is a national, wholly owned subsidiary of GROWTH, and serves as the general contracting company for smaller construction projects developed by the company.

            Central States Development Partners                            Home Base Property Management LLC                                  GROWTH General Contracting LLC