The Greater Rockford Growth Partnership (GRGP) oversees and aligns the goals of its member organizations in taking bold action to create the most vibrant, innovative, thriving economy of any mid-sized region in the nation.
Currently the two organizations are the Rockford Area Economic Development Council and the Rockford Chamber of Commerce.

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
Rockford Area Economic Development Council markets the region to attract new capital investment, while assisting existing business 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. Rockfordil.com
Rockford Chamber of Commerce delivers benefit 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. Rockfordchamber.com