Progress with Preservation

Calhoun Growth Association (CGA)

We serve as the Economic Development Committee within Calhoun Community Foundation. Our activities range from hosting events, securing grant funding, to charitable works for the betterment of the community.

Our goal is to fortify and grow Calhoun County, IL so that our businesses and community members may prosper, ensuring progress with preservation.

Member Spotlight

Heneghan Associates

Heneghan Associates (HA) is a multi-disciplined consulting firm providing engineering and surveying services to public and private clients. With over 300 years of combined experience, our team delivers practical, reliable solutions backed by deep funding knowledge that drives project success. At Heneghan Associates, we proudly serve landowners, homeowners, and communities throughout rural areas such as Calhoun, Greene, and Jersey Counties. With offices in Jerseyville, Maryville, Columbia, Mt. Vernon, and Arnold, MO, our team is well-positioned to provide trusted engineering and surveying services to the greater St. Louis metro area. Over our 40 years in business, Heneghan Associates has been honored with a variety of awards recognizing our commitment to excellence, innovation, and client satisfaction. Most recently, we received the 2024 PSMJ Premier Award for Client Satisfaction. Other highlights include recognition from the Illinois Rural Water Association, American Council of Engineering Companies, American Society of Civil Engineers, and multiple local business and industry organizations for engineering excellence, leadership, and community impact. We’re gearing up to celebrate 40 years in business in 2026! Plus, we’re excited to announce that drone surveying is back at Heneghan Associates—now featuring LiDAR and high-resolution imaging for even greater project precision. Lindsey Bowlin, P.E. - President Stockholders: Curt Westrich, P.E., Ronnie Paul, P.E., Josh Stumpe, P.L.S, Seth Elliott, P.E., Brandon Egelhoff, P.L.S, Adam Lott, P.E., and Lindsey Bowlin, P.E..

Our Goals

Strategic Goals

  1. Increasing availability of overnight accommodations
  2. Addressing access issues including the redesign of the Joe Page Bridge
  3. Marketing to attract visitors & support businesses.
Membership Listing

View Our Roster of Current Calhoun Growth Association (CGA) Members

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Become a Member

CGA is a membership-based committee within the foundation. Any person, association, corporation, partnership, or estate having an interest in the objectives of the organization shall be eligible for participation. There are three membership levels available requiring biennial (2 year membership term) dues: Supporter: $100 Contributor: $300 Investor: $1,000 Contact us for more information about CGA membership.