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  • July 18, 2022July 18, 2022
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Welcome Alex Keedi

Alex Keedi joins RAEDC’s team as the Business Development Manager. His focus is on connecting with regional businesses and conducting business retention visits. In addition…

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  • April 7, 2022April 7, 2022
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MAC2022 Connects, Educates, and Informs

The Rockford Area Aerospace Network (RAAN), a part of the Rockford Area Economic Development Council (RAEDC) hosted MAC2022 in March. The event works to strengthen…

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  • December 1, 2021December 1, 2021
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RAEDC Welcomes Matt Zarembski

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…

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  • November 17, 2021November 17, 2021
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Aviation Mechanic Training Expands

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…

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  • January 25, 2021
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Jarid Funderburg Departs Position at RAEDC

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

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  • December 15, 2020December 15, 2020
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Rail Ready Properties in the Rockford Region

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

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  • December 14, 2020
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Riverside & I-90/39 Provide Easy Access with Shovel Ready Land

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

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  • November 10, 2020November 10, 2020
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RAEDC Supports Rockford Promise Initiative

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…

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  • October 23, 2020October 23, 2020
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Reopening Resources

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…

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  • October 23, 2020October 23, 2020
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Rockfordward20/20 Progress

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…

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      • Labor Shed Analysis
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