Municipal, County, and State and Regional Resources
The Rockford area is a dynamic, globally connected region, providing access to over 800,000 people within a 30 minute commute. The area’s transportation infrastructure allows for the integration of air cargo, truck transit, and rail service for flexible and efficient movement of products and includes the new, state-of-the-art Union Pacific intermodal hub. The area is “business friendly”, offering Tax Increment Financing, over nine square miles of Enterprise Zone, and other state and local business incentives. Because of regional attributes and proximity to major markets, all levels of the area’s work force are guaranteed a high quality-of-life.