According to IHS Global Insight, exports from the Rockford Region are projected to grow 70.5% by 2020 – the 32nd highest projected growth rate in the nation.

 

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Employment Data



 

 EMPLOYMENT STATISTICS

 
June 2012 2012 Average
Employed     
150,793 147,884
Unemployed    
19,679 19,743
MSA Unemployment Rate  
11.5%   11.8%
Illinois Unemployment Rate
8.7%   9.0%
U.S. Unemployment Rate 
8.2% 8.3%
 

Source: Illinois Department of Employment Security. Not seasonally adjusted.

Below are the major public and private employers in Boone and Winnebago counties
(last updated, August 2012).

COMPANY
PRODUCT/SERVICE
EMPLOYEES
Chrysler
Automotive
4,500
Rockford Public Schools
Education
3,730
Rockford Health System
Healthcare
3,000
SwedishAmerican Health System
Healthcare
2,988
UTC Aerospace Systems
Aerospace Manufacturing
2,200
OSF Healthcare
Healthcare
1,800
Rockford Park District
Government
1,739
Winnebago County
Government
1,731
Wal-Mart Stores
Retail
1,611
Woodward
Aerospace Manufacturing
1,400
Schnucks
Grocery Stores
1,300
UPS
Parcel Sorting Hub
1,200
City of Rockford
Government
1,122
AndersonBrecon
Pharmaceutical Packaging
1,100
Harlem Consolidated Schools
Education
1,099
Belvidere Community Schools
Education
967
Lowe's
Distribution Center, Retail
900
Kraft Foods
Chewing Gum
850
NCO Group
Telemarketing
800
Taylor Co
Ice Cream Machines
725