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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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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Throughout the year the RAEDC will look at the history of manufacturing in the Rockford Region. Telling the story of how the region came to…
In economic development, many believe spec buildings or buildings based on speculated need is one of the best avenues for attracting businesses to a region….
Strengthening the Aerospace Supply Chain The Rockford Area Aerospace Network recently held its Aerospace Networking & Symposium event. The event welcomed 140 attendees who listened…
Definition: Sticky Jobs Sticky Jobs: Jobs that feed other jobs and that increase the “buying power” of the citizens; generally attributed to higher wages with benefits,…