Skip to content
  • Doing Business Here
    • Workforce
      • Recruiting and Retaining Employees
      • Workforce Development
      • Community Engagement
    • Industries
      • Advanced Manufacturing
      • Aerospace
      • Automotive
      • Logistics and Distribution
      • Food Processing
      • Data Centers
      • Customer Service Call Center
      • Healthcare
      • Hydraulics
    • Incentives
      • Incentive Zones
      • Tax Abatements
      • Tax Credits and Exemptions
      • Workforce Training
      • Flexible Financing
      • Energy Efficiency
    • Demographics
      • Employment Data
      • Wage Data
      • Labor Shed Analysis
    • Transportation Infrastructure
    • Utility Infrastructure
    • International
      • Export Resources
      • Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ)
      • Sister City Initiative
      • Industrial Partnership
      • Global Partner Search
  • Resources
    • Quick Reference Guide
    • Entrepreneur Resources
    • PTAC Resources
    • RAEDC Strategic Plan
    • Business Resources
    • Regional Data & Stats
    • Regional & Local Maps
    • Regional Government Resources
    • Job Seekers
    • Redevelopment Resources
    • Video Resources
  • Sites and Buildings
    • Qualified Sites Program
    • Sites
    • Buildings
  • Rockford Area Aerospace Network
    • Aerospace Industry Supply Chain Search
    • Midwest Aerospace Conference 2022
      • Agenda
      • Workshops
      • Sponsors
      • Exhibitors
      • Speakers & Presenters
    • Aerospace Education
    • Aerospace Employment
  • Supply Chain Search
  • Quality of Life
    • Arts, Culture, and Recreation
    • Climate
    • Cost of Living
    • Education
      • K-12
      • Higher Education
    • Fun for Everyone
    • Healthcare
  • About the RAEDC
    • Meet our Leadership
    • Meet the RAEDC Staff
    • Greater Rockford Growth Partnership
    • Regional Policy
    • Investors
      • Partners in Performance
    • Regional Successes and Reports
    • Contact Us
  • News
  • Events

Rockford Area Economic Development Council

Phone: (815)987-8118
Fax: (815)987-8129

  • facebook
  • twitter
  • linkedin
  • instagram

Rockford, Illinois, USA - Rockford Area Economic Development Council

  • Doing Business Here
    • Workforce
    • Industries
    • Incentives
    • Quality of Life
    • Demographics
    • Transportation Infrastructure
    • Utility Infrastructure
    • International
    • Supply Chain Search
  • Resources
    • Quick Reference Guide
    • Business Resources
    • Regional Data & Stats
    • Entrepreneur Resources
    • Regional Government Resources
    • Demographics
    • Redevelopment Resources
    • Video Resources
  • Sites and Buildings
    • Qualified Sites Program
  • RAAN
    • Aerospace Industry Supply Chain Search
    • Aerospace Education
    • Aerospace Employment
  • About
    • Meet the RAEDC Staff
    • Meet our Leadership
    • Partners in Performance
    • Greater Rockford Growth Partnership
    • RAEDC Strategic Plan

Brian Thomas

brianthomasphotography.com

  • Home
  • Newsletters
  • Rising Star
  • Summer 2016

Rising Star Summer 2016


  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • Email
  • Print

Rising Star Header 2015

RAEDC_Icons-Cluster-Unstacked

Star Divider

 Top 5 Reasons to Locate in the Rockford Region

There are many reasons to select the Rockford Region for a business expansion or relocation project. In this edition of the Rising Star we have selected five out of the many reasons to choose our area.

  1. A highly skilled workforce
    The Rockford Region has a dedicated workforce of 176,700 in its immediate labor-shed with twice the national average of manufacturing employment.
  2. The region’s wide range of industry clusters 
    The area is considered an excellent location for aerospace, logistics & distribution, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, automotive, and more.
  3. Competitive utility costs and a modern infrastructure
    Offering the 3rd lowest industrial electrical rates in the mid-west and 40G capacity for broadband service the region provides low cost and highly reliable utilities to businesses and consumers.
  4. Low cost of living (18% less than the national average) with a high quality of life
    The region is home to world-class attractions and activities; which can be accessed without the congestion and hassle associated with major metropolitan areas.
  5. Great logistics
    Located 60-90 minutes from Chicago, Milwaukee, and Madison, a facility in the Rockford Region can easily serve millions of residents and hundreds of thousands of businesses. Drivers can reach 75% of the US within a 24 hour window.

Star Divider

 In the News

Welcoming Kaela Gardner to the Business Attraction Team

Kaela_1510re_4x6As Business Attraction Coordinator for the Rockford Area Economic Development Council, Kaela Gardner manages project communications and client assistance activities related to domestic and international business attraction efforts.
Read More


No Hesitation: Investment in Rockford Region made strategic sense for global aerospace leader

Sagar Patel photo croppedNinety miles northwest of Chicago lies the City of Rockford, the hub of a region of opportunity now building on its legacy of expertise to position itself as a world leader in innovative aerospace technology and leading-edge precision manufacturing.
Read More


Q&A with Fehr Graham Principal Mick Gronewold

Mick_Gronewold_Head_ShotMick Gronewold, principal at Fehr Graham, is a problem-solver. From the beginning of his career as a design engineer to project managing and overseeing business and employee development at Fehr Graham, Gronewold gets a thrill from seeing his work come to life.
Read More


Construction in the I-39 Corridor holding up strong with smooth roads ahead for incoming activity

I39 Corridor ConstructionActivity in the I-39 Corridor isn’t shifting gears anytime soon. It’s safe to say that it remains a strong hub for intermodal and transportation infrastructure. The corridor is also known for exporting large volume agricultural, unprocessed and processed food products, much of which gets shipped through the nearby Union Pacific Global III Intermodal Facility, according to a recent I-39 fourth quarter 2015 report by JLL.
Read More


AAR One Step Closer to Opening

AAR_logoThe project was originally estimated to be completed at a cost of $41+ million; however, Chicago Rockford International Airport ended up coming out just over $1 million dollars under budget. The aircraft maintenance facility covers 200,000 SF, giving ample space to generate at least 500 new jobs. This new facility, designed by Larson & Darby, is located at the Chicago Rockford International Airport.
Read More

Star Divider

Available Industrial Parks

Park 90

Address: NEC I-173 & I-90/I-39, Machesney Park, IL
Available SF: 30,000-1,000,000+
Zoning: Commercial/Industrial
Ceiling Height: 32′
Special Features: Newly created TIF district. Immediate tollway access. Fully signaled ingress/egress at highway 173. 220 total acres. Shovel ready with water & sewage on site. Flexible land sites fro sale or build-to-suit.
For More Info: Shane Van Sickle – 815.639.0034


Business Park at Spring Creek LakesThe Business Park at Spring Creek Lakes

Address: NE Quadrant of I-90 & Riverside (4600 Interstate Blvd), Loves Park, IL
Available SF: 30,000-1,000,000+
Zoning: Commercial/Industrial
Ceiling Height: 32′
Special Features: Customized quick start new building solutions. Flexible lease terms. Construction delivery for tenant in 6-8 months. TIF district and Enterprise Zone. Shovel ready.
For More Info: Nathan Bryant CCIM – 815.637.1756


Rock 39

Address: Baxter Rd & I-39, Cherry Valley, IL
Available SF:  40,000-1,500,000+
Zoning: Industrial
Ceiling Height: 32′
Special Features: Sites from 10 to 120 acres. 15 year, 50% tax abatement.
For More Info: Steve Trapp – 773.458.1415


Global Trade Park

Address: Chicago Rockford International Airport, Rockford, IL
Zoning: Industrial
Special Features: TIF district and Enterprise Zone. Flexible land sites for sale or build-to-suit.  Interstate adjacent industrial land in developing corridor. Next to an I-90/I-39 interchange Sites from 10 to 120 acres.
For More Info: Mark Williams, City of Rockford – 779.348.7449

Star Divider

 Upcoming Events

Dennis_FDIAIRE Lunch, Learn & Lead
Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Please join us at the October AIRE Lunch, Learn, & Lead on October 11 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm in Rosemont. The RAEDC will be sponsoring this event. Please click here if you are interested in attending.

Star Divider

Contact Business Attraction

For all your Business Attraction activities contact:
Information@RockforIL.com
815.987.8118 

Star Divider

Rockford Area Economic Development Council

 

RAEDC_Icons-Cluster-Unstacked

Post navigation

Previous Issue

Explore the RAEDC Website

  • Doing Business Here
    • Workforce
      • Recruiting and Retaining Employees
      • Workforce Development
      • Community Engagement
    • Industries
      • Advanced Manufacturing
      • Aerospace
      • Automotive
      • Logistics and Distribution
      • Food Processing
      • Data Centers
      • Customer Service Call Center
      • Healthcare
      • Hydraulics
    • Incentives
      • Incentive Zones
      • Tax Abatements
      • Tax Credits and Exemptions
      • Workforce Training
      • Flexible Financing
      • Energy Efficiency
    • Demographics
      • Employment Data
      • Wage Data
      • Labor Shed Analysis
    • Transportation Infrastructure
    • Utility Infrastructure
    • International
      • Export Resources
      • Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ)
      • Sister City Initiative
      • Industrial Partnership
      • Global Partner Search
  • Resources
    • Quick Reference Guide
    • Entrepreneur Resources
    • PTAC Resources
    • RAEDC Strategic Plan
    • Business Resources
    • Regional Data & Stats
    • Regional & Local Maps
    • Regional Government Resources
    • Job Seekers
    • Redevelopment Resources
    • Video Resources
  • Sites and Buildings
    • Qualified Sites Program
    • Sites
    • Buildings
  • Rockford Area Aerospace Network
    • Aerospace Industry Supply Chain Search
    • Midwest Aerospace Conference 2022
      • Agenda
      • Workshops
      • Sponsors
      • Exhibitors
      • Speakers & Presenters
    • Aerospace Education
    • Aerospace Employment
  • Supply Chain Search
  • Quality of Life
    • Arts, Culture, and Recreation
    • Climate
    • Cost of Living
    • Education
      • K-12
      • Higher Education
    • Fun for Everyone
    • Healthcare
  • About the RAEDC
    • Meet our Leadership
    • Meet the RAEDC Staff
    • Greater Rockford Growth Partnership
    • Regional Policy
    • Investors
      • Partners in Performance
    • Regional Successes and Reports
    • Contact Us
  • News
  • Events

 

Green background with logisitics methods and blue text featuring opportunities in the Rockford Region

Sign Up for our Email Newsletters

Keep up to date on the news, events and strategies the RAEDC is undertaking to perform the daily work that is economic development.

Sign-up Now

Get In Touch

815-987-8118
information@rockfordil.com
308 W. State Street, Suite 350
Rockford, IL 61101

  • facebook
  • twitter
  • linkedin
  • instagram
Copyright © 2023 Rockford Economic Development Council. All Rights Reserved