About the GRGP
The Greater Rockford Growth Partnership (GRGP) oversees and aligns the goals of the Rockford Area Economic Development Council and Rockford Chamber of Commerce in taking bold action to create the most vibrant, innovative, thriving economy of any mid-sized region in the nation.
GRGP Vision
With a united vision and bold action, we will be the most vibrant, innovative, thriving economy and mid-sized region in the nation.
GRGP Mission
The Partnership is the catalyst for economic prosperity and well-being by cohesively leveraging our strengths to accelerate business growth, innovation, and entrepreneurs within the region.
Currently, the two organizations are the Rockford Area Economic Development Council (RAEDC) and the Rockford Chamber of Commerce (Chamber).
The GRGP (or umbrella organization) drives the shared vision and future strategies. The contributing organizations (RAEDC and Chamber) remain focused on their individual missions. The Partnership assures alignment of their respective strategies to achieve their missions while assuring alignment with the overall vision and mission.
GRGP Organizational Chart & Overview Document
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Download the GRGP overview document
NEWS
Learn more about the unification process and the steps the committee is taking.
- Einar Forsman Named Greater Rockford Growth Partnership's President/CEO
- Regional Businesses Organizations Combine to Form Partnership
About Our Economic Development Partners
Rockford Area Economic Development Council markets the region to attract new capital investment while assisting existing businesses with resources for sustainable growth. It works with partners to improve the competitiveness of the region in the daily work of economic development and serves as the area’s data collection agency on capital investment, new and retained jobs, and new or renovated space.
Mission: The Rockford Area Economic Development Council cultivates opportunities for primary job growth that increase the economic well-being of our region.
Vision: The Rockford Area Economic Development Council propels the region to top 25 status, as the model for impactful economic development in partnership with regional organizations.
Rockford Chamber of Commerce delivers benefits to the community by leading in the promotion of economic growth, advocating for the interests of business, and providing service and educational opportunities that help its members grow.
Mission: Leading Business Growth. The Rockford Chamber of Commerce delivers benefits to the community by leading in the promotion of economic growth, advocating for the interests of business, and providing service and educational opportunities that help our members grow.
THE PEOPLE
EInar Forsman, CEO, GRGP
Caitlin Pusateri, President, Rockford Chamber and Sr. Vice President, GRGP
Therese Thill, President, RAEDC and Sr. Vice President, GRGP
GRGP Board of Directors
Board Chair
Jeff Hultman
Illinois Bank & Trust
Vice Board Chair
Terry Voskuil
Woodward, Inc.
Brent Bernardi
Alpha Controls & Services LLC
Mike Broski
Entre Computer Solutions
Paula Carynski
OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony Medical Center
Bridgett Coleman
Coleman CPA & Consulting, Inc
Jean Crosby
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Crosby Starck Real Estate
Eric Cunningham
Collins Aerospace
Earl Dotson Jr.
Rockford Public Schools, District #205
Mike Dunn Jr.
Region One Planning Council
Einar Forsman
Greater Rockford Growth Partnership
Justin Franklin
Kadon Precision Machining
Dietmar Goellner
Advanced Machine & Engineering
Pam Maher
KMK Media Group
Michele Petrie
Wintrust Commercial Banking & Mortgage
John Phelps
Rockford Local Development Corporation
Dan Ross
Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
James Rozinsky
Spectrum Insurance Agency, Inc.
Daniel Saavedra
Saavedra Group Architects
Patrick Shaw
RSM US LLP
Frank Wehrstein
Dickerson & Nieman Realtors
308 West State Street, Suite 350
Rockford, IL 61101