Why Economic Development Matters – Business Retention
The effect Economic Development has on a community can be experienced in many ways. Over the next few months, we will cover the Top Six…
Celebrating the People and Daily Work of Economic Development
Economic Development Week takes place from May 9 – 13 celebrating the work economic development organizations (EDOs) conduct to create opportunities for sustainable primary employer…
Business Development Manager Opportunity
The Rockford Area Economic Development Council (RAEDC) partners with business, government, and educational leaders to strengthen and expand Rockford and Winnebago County’s economic opportunities and…
Caitlin Pusateri Names President of Rockford Chamber of Commerce
Pusateri, with the Chamber for More than 10 Years, previously served as Executive Vice President Rockford Chamber of Commerce, the region’s leading advocate for business…
Logistics and Distribution Continue to Propel Region Forward
The Rockford Region has seen the logistics and distribution industry continue to grow by double digits year over year while creating good-paying jobs. The strength…
The Parks Chamber Hosts Legislative Series
The Parks Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Legislative Series featuring a “State of” topic important to our region. This nine-month event Series will be…
2022 Quick Reference Guide for Rockford Region Released
The Rockford Area Economic Development Council (RAEDC) has released the 2022 version of the Quick Reference Guide. This annual publication featured information about Winnebago County…
Rockforward Key Economic Indicators Progress
The current Rockforward strategy began January 1, 2016 and will now continue through December 31, 2022. The RAEDC remains committed to collaboration and sustainable growth….
RAEDC Names 23-Year Economic Development Veteran as President
Therese Thill Brings Results-Oriented Experience to Region’s Top Business Attraction/Retention Role The Rockford Area Economic Development Council announced it has selected Therese Thill to become…
Establishing and Reestablishing Supply Chains at MAC2022
Recently there has been consistent talk of supply chain shortages and disruption due to many reasons such as too lean of a Just In Time…
