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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 –…
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…
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…
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…
