Utility scale solar project coming to Knox County, making $70 million investment January 4, 2022 7:47 pm|A 50-megawatt solar farm has plans to build on 360 acres of Knox County property with substantial capital…
Corteva Agriscience Taking Over Maytag Space September 1, 2020 4:42 pm|We now know who will be taking over the old Maytag location in Galesburg. Corteva Agriscience will open…
More from KCAP on new ag-related company coming to town, and more April 29, 2020 10:28 pm|As we reported Wednesday, the Knox County Area Partnership for Economic Development has brokered a deal to bring…
Company working with plant-based food coming to Galesburg April 29, 2020 6:58 pm|A South Dakota-based venture that will make ingredients for plant-based foods will open up a plant in Galesburg,…
KCAP shifts gears, but still helping businesses through uncertainty April 1, 2020 4:00 pm|What impact is the COVID-19 pandemic having on economic development?
KCAP: Now is the time to help small business March 18, 2020 10:29 pm|The COVID-19 outbreak is tough on small businesses of all kinds, especially small businesses. Knox County Area Partnership…
Knox Co. Board votes to opt-in for recreational cannabis businesses September 26, 2019 1:43 am|Knox County Board members were split on recreational cannabis but did vote in favor of opting-in to the…
Former Aldi building to become cannabis dispensary August 26, 2019 4:45 pm|After years of sitting vacant, the former Aldi building at Main and Henderson Streets in Galesburg is going…
New business incentive programs proposed to Galesburg Council January 16, 2019 12:02 am|Representatives of the Knox County Area Partnership for Economic Development met with Galesburg Aldermen Monday night detailing some…
Ground officially broken on new Galesburg Culver’s November 9, 2018 9:38 pm|It won’t be long now before that list of restaurants Galesburg residents say they want is whittled down…
Manufacturing showcase at schools hopes to attract students to industry October 30, 2018 9:00 am|Ken Springer cited a recent study on Illinois’ “brain drain” when he spoke before the Knox County Board…
Chamber of Commerce and KCAP create guide for employee recruitment September 11, 2018 10:17 pm|Officials from both the Knox County Area Partnership for Economic Development and Galesburg Area Chamber of Commerce say…
Former Wal-Mart development branded Galesburg Crossings, four retailers opening in summer/fall May 7, 2018 7:14 pm|What has been widely reported in local media as the redevelopment of the former Wal-Mart building near Henderson…
ZBA approves permit for community solar farm in East Galesburg April 5, 2018 6:28 pm|A Community Solar Farm is closer to being constructed on a piece of private land in Northeast Galesburg…
Advanced manufacturing support company building facility, pledges 52 new jobs March 29, 2018 5:14 pm|A new advanced manufacturing support company has announced they will set up on the south side of Galesburg,…
Springer refutes reports on announced tenants at Wal-Mart development — then one business confirms locating there February 1, 2018 11:08 pm|Despite published reports about new retail tenants at the old Wal-Mart location in Galesburg, Ken Springer says not…
Economic Developer on Small Business Saturday: Just shop local November 24, 2017 11:22 pm|Shopping small businesses on “Small Business Saturday” is a good thing, but Knox County Area Partnership for Economic…
Mall property expected to be subdivided September 20, 2017 11:59 am|Changes have been in motion at the Sandburg Mall – and it looks like some major changes on…
CEO initiative hoping to raise the next generation of area entrepreneurs August 25, 2017 12:48 pm|Ken Springer says the Knox County Area Partnership for Economic Development may have found a solution to what’s…
Galesburg council tables beach proposal April 4, 2017 11:51 am|A proposal came before the Galesburg City Council last night to privatize operations of Lake Storey Beach.