Good Governance
Regional Economic Development Policy The role of the Rockford Area Economic Development Council (RAEDC) is to collaborate with regional stakeholders to cultivate opportunities for primary…
RVC Collaborates for Success
Collaboration is the key to our community’s success. See how Rock Valley College (RVC) has used collaboration to provide customized education to workforce pipelines that…
Have You Heard? Did You Know?
From the Wall Street Journal to the Chicago Tribune to the Rockford Register Star our region is making headlines. Fortune Magazine: Amazon Prime to Expand…
Stephanie Jones Joins RAEDC Team as Vice President of Sales
The RAEDC welcomes Stephanie Jones as the Vice President of Sales “I’m looking forward to Stephanie joining the RAEDC team. She brings a wealth of…
Jarid Funderburg Joins RAEDC as VP of Business & Investor Relations
The RAEDC is pleased to announce the addition of Jarid Funderburg as the Vice President of Business & Investor Relations “It’s exciting to welcome Jarid…
Fehr Graham Engineering & Environmental Attracts Young, Smart Talent
How do you build an engineering and environmental powerhouse? For Fehr Graham, you begin by assembling an excellent staff in Rockford and in the firm’s…
UIC awarded $2.4 million DOD grant to assist Illinois’ military-dependent communities
The University of Illinois at Chicago has received a $2.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Defense’s Office of Economic Adjustment to support economic…
Jimsi Kuborn, VP of Investor Relations Begins New Adventure
After more than four years of dedicated service, Jimsi Kuborn, VP of Investor Relations is leaving the Rockford Area Economic Development Council. Jimsi is taking…
Midwest Aero Support Receives Certification for CAAC
Brent Johnson, president of Midwest Aero Support (MAS) recently announced they have officially received their Certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). The…
Company Finds They Were Ingenious to Locate in Rockford, Illinois
Ingenium Aerospace LLC was established in early 2006 after listening to the collective voices of the aerospace, military, and defense marketplaces. Darrin Kopala came from…
