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  • November 18, 2022November 18, 2022
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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…

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  • October 31, 2022October 31, 2022
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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…

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  • October 21, 2022October 21, 2022
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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…

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  • October 14, 2022October 12, 2022
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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…

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  • September 21, 2022September 21, 2022
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“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…

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  • September 13, 2022September 13, 2022
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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…

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  • August 17, 2022August 17, 2022
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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,…

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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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