DO YOU KNOW… Driven by private industry, members of the Rockford Area Aerospace Network (RAAN) meet regularly to discuss collaboration opportunities related to business climate, innovation, technology,…

DO YOU KNOW… “From the first, we solved some of the problems for our customers. We built a reputation as problem solvers. Once the quality…

DO YOU KNOW… Kaney Aerospace has grown from the initial small group of employees to over 120 employees. In early 2017, Kaney acquired BVR Technologies. It too…

Did You Know… The Rockford area has started to create a relevant skilled workforce that differentiates our region. Subsequently, the RAEDC has selected to highlight…

Did You Know… The Rockford area has started to create a relevant skilled workforce that differentiates our region. Subsequently, the RAEDC has selected to highlight…

Our region has the highest concentration of cold forming employment in the USA! The region’s bloodline of manufacturing and innovation and has positioned itself as a leader in advanced manufacturing and the region’s cold forming manufacturing industry demonstrates these capabilities.

Did You Know… 7:2:1 is the ratio of jobs in demand for today’s economy is for every 1 job that requires a Master’s Degree or…

Did You Know… The Rockford Region has established nimble, industry specific, and customized education-to-workforce pipelines ensuring the region has the skilled workforce essential to fulfilling…

Did You Know… The Rockford Region launched a Qualified Sites Program, also known as shovel-ready sites. This is an industry standard tool used to promote our region’s…

Did You Know… Over the past few months, multiple aircraft have come to the Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) to test engines, planes, or to achieve FAA…