Matthew (Matt) Zarembski has joined the Rockford Area Economic Development Council as the Director of Investor Relations. He began this new position in the latter…

Aviation mechanics are in high demand in our larger region with the presence of AAR’s maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility located at the Chicago…

After more than two years of service, Jarid Funderburg, VP of Business & Investor Relations is leaving the Rockford Area Economic Development Council (RAEDC). Jarid…

The Rockford Region is rail ready and has ideal interstate and railroad connections – four interstates and four railways run through the region, businesses located…

The ease of access to the interstate makes space in the Riverside corridor a great opportunity. Currently home to Costco, the Javon Bea Hospital –…

The Rockford Area Economic Development Council (RAEDC) is proud to support the latest partnership between the City of Rockford, Rockford Promise, Rockford Public Schools District…

The decision to reopen a business requires resources and finding ways to safely keep it open involves the difficult balance of considering the safety of…

The current Rockforward20/20 strategy began January 1, 2016 and will now continue through December 31, 2021. The RAEDC remains committed to continuous improvement, always evaluating…

Infrastructure investments include newly paved routes, highways, entrance/exit ramps make getting to and from our shovel-ready properties faster and less taxing on your vehicles! The…

Emergency Assistance is Available for Those Struggling to Make Rental or Mortgage Payments Governor Pritzker just released guidelines for emergency assistance for both homeowners and…