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…
Building on Our Competitive Edge
The Rockford Area Economic Development Council (RAEDC) now in its 37th year of operation has been and will continue to be focused on primary job growth…
Rockford Register Star – Receives National Recognition
The Rockford Register Star has been recognized by Editor & Publisher in the annual 10 Newspapers Doing It Right feature. This evaluates newspapers based on…
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…
Rockford’s Oldest TIF Districts Terminated After 35 Years
The City Council approved the termination Monday of a trio of development zones that have collectively spurred investment downtown and in the city’s Midtown District…
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…
Field Fastener Named to Inc. 5000 List
Field Fastener Ranks 3,933 on Inc. 5000 List for 2016 Field Fastener (Machesney Park, IL), has been named one of the Inc. 5000 fastest growing…
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…
