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GREDA Holds Annual Investor Meeting
The Galesburg Regional Economic Development Association held it's annual investor dinner and meeting Monday night.

Representatives from the city of Elmwood were invited to speak about their recovery efforts after a tornado in the town last summer. John Hamman, an employee hired to help guide the city efforts talked about the spirit of the city. He said the energy of the people can best be described as having the "pioneer spirit", much like a monument found in town.

"This a close up of 'The Pioneers' thats the name of this particular sculpture by a sculptor named of Laredo Taft. This is what Elmwood is all about. And at the bottom of this sculpture there is this description. And believe me, having been involved with this project for six months, this is what again the residents and the city of Elmwood is all about."

Hamman says with all the efforts of all citizens working together, the city has met their short term goals and are looking ahead to long term success.
02 08 11 by Newsroom
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