A True Source of Growth
How Existing Businesses Increase Regional Growth A project originates from many places, 80 to 90 percent of projects come from businesses already located within our…
Lip Balm and Marketing
As we approach winter, I am reminded of a yearly struggle and the importance of relevance. For two-years I have been telling my son to…
Our Region Ranks 1st Again
Did you know our region has the highest concentration of cold forming employment in the USA! The Rockford MSA (metropolitan statistical area) includes Winnebago and…
The History of Manufacturing in the Rockford Region – The Wheat Reaper
Throughout the year the RAEDC will look at the history of manufacturing in the Rockford Region. Telling the story of how the region came to…
Economic Development According to Nathan Bryant – Sticky Jobs
Definition: Sticky Jobs Sticky Jobs: Jobs that feed other jobs and that increase the “buying power” of the citizens; generally attributed to higher wages with benefits,…
Did You Know – Superior Joining Technologies
During 2017 the RAEDC will feature Rockford Region businesses and points of history that demonstrate that the area has long been, Your Opportunity Region. Throughout…
CORE Conversations: A “Modern Day Concierge Service” for Business
The Rockford Area Economic Development Council (RAEDC) continues another enlightening year of CORE Conversations (formerly Voice of the Customer). CORE, short for Creating Opportunities for…
Definition of Leadership May be Different
Leadership does not come from your title or tenure. In my experience, a leader is a person who has a vision, can inspire others around…
