Rock Island Economic Growth Corporation (GROWTH) will hold a Public Forum on Thursday, September 26, at 6:00 p.m, to share information about housing resources in Whiteside and Rock Island Counties. Officials from Sterling, Morrison, and Fulton, IL, will participate.
The meeting will be at the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, in the Community Room.
Whiteside County residents, contractors, vendors (material suppliers), and realtors are encouraged to attend.
- Hear about resources available to Whiteside County residents.
- Learn how to access new resources for potential homebuyers and current homeowners.
- Engage with GROWTH staff about how to apply for various homebuyer programs.
- Contractors and vendors will learn how to submit their information for consideration and about GROWTH’s bidding process.
- Ask questions.
- Receive homebuyer application packets, website information, and staff contact information.
“These programs are bringing new homeownership and job opportunities to those in Whiteside and Rock Island Counties, and we want to get the word out,” said Brian Hollenback, President of Renaissance Rock Island, which is the umbrella organization for GROWTH. “The programs are intended to help stabilize neighborhoods and create jobs.”
All members of the public and media are welcome to attend.
For applications for the housing programs and additional information on current homebuyer programs, visit www.northwesternillinoishousingcoalition.com or call Brian Hollenback at 855-788-6311. Whiteside County residents can pick up applications at the Sterling, Morrison, or Fulton, IL, City Halls during business hours.
Additionally, a Contractor and Vendor Informational Session will be held Thursday, October 3, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Bent River Brewing Company, 512 24th Street, Rock Island, IL. Contractors and vendors (material suppliers) serving Rock Island and Whiteside Counties interested in submitting their information to become a qualified contractor or vendor are encouraged to attend. Contractors and vendors should register with Amy Clark by Wednesday, September 25, at amy@teamrockisland.com.
All of GROWTH’s programs are equal housing opportunities.