Who We ARE, What We do.
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Celebrating over 35 years, GROWTH is a nationally recognized leader in mixed-use and mixed-income projects with a proven track record. GROWTH has earned its reputation as a trendsetter of implementing cutting edge housing and community and economic development programs.
Since 2009, GROWTH has been using a unified regional approach identifying new partnerships and new opportunities, and officially became a community based non-profit with a national service area in 2012.
The History
In the 1980's, Rock Island, Illinois was hit hard due to the collapse of the farm equipment industry. At the time, one of the region's primary employers closed its doors resulting in the loss of 20,000 manufacturing jobs for the region. The decline was so swift that a common bumper sticker read "If you are the last one to leave, please turn out the lights.” Rock Island was hit particularly hard losing 5,000 jobs and 20% of its population, resulting in a huge drop in its tax base. Instead of giving up, the community joined together to seek ways to promote new development, new housing, new businesses, expansion of current businesses and to improve the overall quality of life in Rock Island. The renaissance began and GROWTH was birthed, serving as a catalyst to spur the commitment and investment of public and private partners.
The Result
Now a non-profit with a national footprint, GROWTH has made an impact in 11 states throughout the nation and growing. The developments and programs by GROWTH continue to make a difference and is a major contributor to the overall tax base within the communities it serves. GROWTH continues to revitalize underserved communities through its complex organizational structure.
Since 2009, GROWTH has been using a unified regional approach identifying new partnerships and new opportunities, and officially became a community based non-profit with a national service area in 2012.
The History
In the 1980's, Rock Island, Illinois was hit hard due to the collapse of the farm equipment industry. At the time, one of the region's primary employers closed its doors resulting in the loss of 20,000 manufacturing jobs for the region. The decline was so swift that a common bumper sticker read "If you are the last one to leave, please turn out the lights.” Rock Island was hit particularly hard losing 5,000 jobs and 20% of its population, resulting in a huge drop in its tax base. Instead of giving up, the community joined together to seek ways to promote new development, new housing, new businesses, expansion of current businesses and to improve the overall quality of life in Rock Island. The renaissance began and GROWTH was birthed, serving as a catalyst to spur the commitment and investment of public and private partners.
The Result
Now a non-profit with a national footprint, GROWTH has made an impact in 11 states throughout the nation and growing. The developments and programs by GROWTH continue to make a difference and is a major contributor to the overall tax base within the communities it serves. GROWTH continues to revitalize underserved communities through its complex organizational structure.