Rockford on Best Places to Live List
US News and World Reports has included Rockford, IL as one of the Best Places to Live in its annual list. For the first time…
RFD Selected as Midwest Hub for SENATOR INTERNATIONAL
Emery Air Named Official Ground Handler for SENATOR The Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) announced today that it has been officially named as the Midwest hub for SENATOR…
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…
City of Rockford Opens Another Application Period for Micro-Enterprise Business Loans
Over the last two months, the City’s Community and Economic Development Department has awarded $15,000 each to 25 local businesses through its Microenterprise Loan Program. The…
RAEDC Update
First of all, we are grateful for your time, support, and effort as the Rockford Area Economic Development Council (RAEDC) continues the daily work of…
Rockford University Offers Free, Virtual Session In Course, Current Issues in American Foreign Policy
Guest Lecturers Include Four Ambassadors, Advisor to the President, Security, International Trade and Business Experts Rockford University, the region’s leading private four-year institution, announced it will…
Manufacturing Month 2020 with CEANCI
CEANCI needs your help! This year they are in need of some “virtual” content or ideas and statistics for this year’s Manufacturing Day event. Since…
Torch Awards Accepting Applications
Entries Being Accepted for the BBB Torch Awards for Business Marketplace Trust It’s been called one of the most powerful brand and reputation building awards…
RFD Receives $10 Million
The Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD), the Midwest’s hub for e-commerce air freight, has been granted $10 million for infrastructure improvements by the Illinois Department…
