Cybersecurity and Manufacturers
Cybersecurity is frequently in the news and as the Internet of Things and connective devices increase it is critical to secure these systems. Cisco, a…
Real Estate Features on Social Networks
Since May of 2021 the RAEDC has been featuring regional properties and available land on our Instagram profile @RockfordAreaEDC. These profiles share the availability of…
2021 SelectUSA Summit Attracts Global Investing to Illinois
A delegation from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Intersect Illinois, and 17 economic development partners represented Illinois at the 2021 virtual SelectUSA Investment…
Reshoring Strengthens Supply Chains
An estimated $443 Billion in economic value could be driven by reshoring over the next 12 months. The Thomas Index Report has released the 2021…
Workforce Equity Initiative Program at RVC Provides Wrap-around Support
Rock Valley College (RVC) was awarded a Workforce Equity Initiative (WEI) grant of $1.5 million to serve 150 participants in September 2019. The initial grant…
Economic Development Week 2021
As we celebrate economic development week we recognize that success requires partners, stakeholders, and collaboration. Often as we interact with the public the topic of…
Midwest Aero Support Expands Services
MAS (Midwest Aero Support) recently acquired the assets of Flight Line Products, a manufacturing and repair facility specializing in the fabrication of plastic parts for…
Quick Reference Guide for 2021 Available
The Rockford Area Economic Development Council (RAEDC) has released the 2021 version of the Quick Reference Guide. This annual publication featured information about Winnebago County…
Manufacturing Survey Results Showing Positive Trending
The RAEDC has released the follow-up survey in March 2021 to manufacturers which will allow us to gauge the need for support and information as…
Data Centers Recieve Credits & Incentives from Illinois
The data centers investment program provides owners and operators with exemptions from a variety of state and local taxes for qualifying Illinois data centers. The…
