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  • August 16, 2023August 16, 2023
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Shaping the Future at MAC2023

The Midwest Aerospace Conference, MAC2023, to herald a new era in aerospace development, collaboration, and advancement.

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  • July 13, 2023July 13, 2023
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RAEDC is Accelerating Aerospace Innovation

RAEDC is proud to host the Midwest Aerospace Conference, MAC2023 with IMEC on September 20. It will bring together the best of the best in the industry, creating a unique platform for networking and innovation.

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  • June 20, 2023July 13, 2023
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How RAEDC’s Business Retention and Expansion Visits Help Rockford Region Businesses Grow

RAEDC is the only agency in Winnebago County doing business retention and expansion visits, schedule a business retention and expansion visit

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  • August 6, 2019August 6, 2019
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Connecting the Dots

by Nathan Bryant, President & CEO of the RAEDC The work of economic development is often misunderstood. How can an organization which doesn’t own real…

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  • November 2, 2017July 31, 2018
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Regional Workforce Development Update

In every sales pitch, any region in the U.S.A. will cite the following advantages they hold over other regions: Can reach 75% of the U.S.A….

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  • November 2, 2017July 31, 2018
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Why the RAEDC’s Annual Meeting Surrounds Workforce

Regional leaders rally again creating customized education to workforce pipeline strategies that are relevant to employer’s needs. The Rockford Area Economic Development Council (RAEDC) has…

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  • October 10, 2017July 31, 2018
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A True Source of Growth

How Existing Businesses Increase Regional Growth A project originates from many places, 80 to 90 percent of projects come from businesses already located within our…

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  • September 4, 2017July 31, 2018
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Lip Balm and Marketing

As we approach winter, I am reminded of a yearly struggle and the importance of relevance. For two-years I have been telling my son to…

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  • September 4, 2017July 31, 2018
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Screw Capital of the World

Rockford is known by many nicknames the Forest City, Reaper City, Furniture City, and the Screw Capital of the World. More accurately, it should be…

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  • September 4, 2017July 31, 2018
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Our Region Ranks 1st Again

Did you know our region has the highest concentration of cold forming employment in the USA! The Rockford MSA (metropolitan statistical area) includes Winnebago and…

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