RAEDC Names New Executive Committee and Board Members
The Rockford Area Economic Development Council (RAEDC) Board of Directors is excited to welcome new Board Members and a new Executive Committee beginning in January…
Alex Keedi Completes BEDC Training Program
Recently Alex Keedi, Business Development Manager, attended the Basic Economic Development Course (BEDC) program – a training program that provides local economic development leaders with…
Why a Business Retention and Expansion Program Matters
Supporting Regional Businesses Through Connections and Solutions Did you know that about 80 percent of new jobs and capital investment comes from companies that already…
Local Workforce Investment Area Sees 2+ Point Drop in Unemployment Year Over Year
The Local Workforce Investment Area Three which includes Winnebago, Boone, and Stephenson Counties have seen more than a two-percentage point drop when comparing September 2022…
RAEDC Engages Next Move Group for Strategic Planning
RAEDC has selected Next Move Group to help develop the next iteration of the organization’s strategic plan. The Vision-Now research focuses on what is the…
CEO of the Greater Rockford Growth Partnership to Retire
GRGP announces retirement of Einar Forsman The board of the Greater Rockford Growth Partnership (GRGP) announces the retirement of Einar Forsman, effective at the end…
Department of Defense Grant Supports Rockford Area Economic Development Council’s Work
The Rockford Area Economic Development Council (RAEDC) is part of a consortium led by the Nathalie P. Voorhees Center for Neighborhood and Community Improvement at…
“Manufacturing Matters” Tour Visits Rockford, Highlights Industry’s Important Role in State and Regional Economy
New Economic Study Finds Manufacturing Generates $11.2 billion in Economic Output in Winnebago County, Supports 40,133 Jobs The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) continued its statewide…
Why Economic Development Matters: Creating Connections
One of the best ways to develop, expand, and create a sustainable company is to develop and maintain connections. The Rockford Area Economic Development Council…
RAEDC Welcomes New Board Members Wendy Kasche and Dan Giovannetti
The Rockford Area Economic Development Council (RAEDC) Board of Directors welcomes Wendy Kasche, Vice President of Finance at Hard Rock Casino Rockford and Dan Giovannetti,…
