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  • August 4, 2022August 4, 2022
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Why Economic Development Matters – Quality of Life

Quality of Life sometimes referred to as Quality of Place represents different things to different people. When it comes to economic development, Quality of Life…

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  • July 20, 2022July 20, 2022
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RAEDC Suits Up for SelectUSA

During the last week in June, Gerald Sagona, Vice President of Business Development joined Team Illinois in Washington, DC to represent the state at the…

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  • July 20, 2022July 20, 2022
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Why Economic Development Matters to a Community

A great quality of life, diverse industries with good paying jobs, a fortified economy that helps insulate downturns, and the ability to retain businesses help…

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  • June 24, 2022August 4, 2022
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Schedule Your Business Retention Visit

If your company would like to schedule a confidential Business Retention visit contact Therese Thill, President. These visits can help generate connections, find ways to…

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  • June 15, 2022June 15, 2022
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RAEDC Welcomes New Board Member, Gina Caronna

The Rockford Area Economic Development Council (RAEDC) Board of Directors welcomes Gina Caronna, Executive Director at The Workforce Connection as a new member. This appointment…

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  • June 15, 2022June 15, 2022
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RFD Ranked Among the Top 15 Cargo Airports in the United States

Continues to set organizational records for landed weight In June, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released the results of its 2021 All-Cargo Data for U.S….

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  • May 25, 2022May 25, 2022
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RAEDC Relocating Offices

The Rockford Area Economic Development Council (RAEDC) will relocate our offices from 100 Park Ave, Suite 100, Rockford IL to 308 W. State St, Suite…

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  • May 25, 2022May 25, 2022
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Why Economic Development Matters – Job Creation

Continuing the conversation about why economic development matters to a community and the individuals that reside in our community we discuss Job Creation. Economic developers…

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  • May 5, 2022May 5, 2022
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Exelon-Funded $36 Million Racial Equity Capital fund, administered by RockCreek, Accepting Applications from Minority-Owned Businesses in Service Areas

The Next Chapter of Partnership with Minority Businesses Exelon has launched a Racial Equity Capital Fund, in partnership with the Exelon Foundation, that will expand…

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  • May 4, 2022May 4, 2022
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SBA Announces Illinois Small Business Exporter of the Year

Arachnid 360 Named 2022 SBA Illinois Small Business Exporter of the Year The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Illinois District Office 2022 Small Business Exporter…

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      • Hydraulics
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      • Incentive Zones
      • Tax Abatements
      • Tax Credits and Exemptions
      • Workforce Training
      • Flexible Financing
      • Energy Efficiency
    • Demographics
      • Employment Data
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      • Labor Shed Analysis
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      • Export Resources
      • Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ)
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      • Community Resource Center
      • Reopening the Supply Chain
      • Reopening for Customers
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      • Online Resources
      • Small Business Guidance
      • PPE Donations
      • NICDC Financial Bridge Loan
    • Quick Reference Guide
    • Entrepreneur Resources
    • PTAC Resources
    • Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
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    • Regional Government Resources
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