Have You Heard? Did You Know?
From the Wall Street Journal to the Chicago Tribune to the Rockford Register Star our region is making headlines. Fortune Magazine: Amazon Prime to Expand…
Letters to the Rockford Region – May 2017
Did You Know… The Rockford Region launched a new Qualified Sites Program (QSP) and website, also known as shovel-ready sites. The QSP program will be an…
Letter to the Rockford Region – March 2017
Rockford Region Job Growth Moving Forward The Rockford Area Economic Development Council’s (RAEDC) current strategic plan Rockforward20/20 began in January 2016. The goals from the strategic…
RRStar’s Editorial Board Shares Nathan Bryant’s Belief in the Rockford Region
Rockford Register Star’s Our View: You’ve got to believe that Rockford can have a robust economy The Rockford Area Economic Development Council (RAEDC) is pleased…
Letters to the Rockford Region: December 2016
Letter to the Rockford Region: The Year in Review As our region heads into 2017, it makes sense to look back and reflect on the…
Gov. Rauner Extends Rivers Edge Tax Credit
The Rockford Register Star reports Governor Rauner signed the bill extending the Rivers Edge Tax Credit through January 1, 2018. The tax credit provides dollar-for-dollar…
Start-up plastics manufacturer to bring new jobs to Rockford
A new start-up company, Delicate Plastics, will assist people with employment opportunities and training through the use of a Community Development Block Grant. A majority…
Investment in Education is an Investment in the Economy
The Rockford Register Star took a look at the investments being made at Rock Valley College and there are some big numbers involved. Between the…
Chicago Rockford International Airport leases warehouse to new cargo carrier
With the new tenant at the Chicago Rockford International Airport cargo flights from ABX Air will begin Sept 9th.They will begin once daily and over…
