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	June 17, 2013 Rockford Orthopedic Associates Holds Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New Clinic Rockford, IL. — Rockford Orthopedic Associates held its Grand Opening of its new medical facility at 5875 E. Riverside Boulevard in Rockford. The  ribbon cutting ceremony took place Monday, June 17th at 11:00 a.m. and included  a video presentation along with lunch and tours of the new facility. The new building...
	June 4, 2013 Congratulations to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University on its New Rockford location Worldwide Campus Hosting Grand Opening for Rockford Campus New Location Rockford, Illinois, June 3, 2013 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Worldwide will host a ribbon cutting and Grand Opening event at its new campus location in Rockford from 4 p.m. to 5:30 pm on Wednesday, June 5. The public is invited to attend. The...
	May 29, 2013 Congratulations to Gunite Corp. for Illinois Economic Development Award Tuesday, May 28th, 2013                               Rockford, Bolingbrook and Baldwin, Illinois Companies To Receive 2013 Edie Awards for Economic Development in Illinois The Illinois Chamber and Illinois Development Council Give “Edies” to Honor Those Who Imagine, Design, Invest, Build and Bring Jobs, Growth and Prosperity to...
	May 24, 2013 RFD has 10th Busiest Month of All Time RFD Reports April Passenger Traffic Numbers Rockford, IL – The Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) today released passenger statistics for April 2013. The airport recognized its 10th busiest month of all time with 21,743 Passengers. The overall load factor for the month was 87 percent. “With an early Easter this year, holiday...
	May 24, 2013 ServiCom Call Center in Machesney Park Expands Again ServiCom is now partnering with a new client, SIRIUS XM Radio!   The ServiCom Call Center has been a staple in this community for over 17 years, and is continuing to grow and offer stable employment. Once known as Ron Weber and Associates the call center has been a magnet for several...
	May 16, 2013 Chicago Rockford International Airport Named 2013 Primary Airport of the Year Rockford, IL – The Illinois Division of Aeronautics announces the Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) is the 2013 Primary Airport of the Year. This honor was formally presented to the airport at the annual Illinois Aviation Conference Luncheon held  today in Moline, Ill. The selection of “Airport of the Year” is...
	April 29, 2013 Go Global Helps Companies Develop International Business With record breaking attendance, the sixth annual Go Global Conference will bring together over 200 attendees to help small- and medium-sized businesses compete and prosper in the international market.  The event features educational workshop sessions led by respected industry experts, as well as an exhibition area with additional opportunities for...
	April 26, 2013 Gleason Cutting Tools' Worldwide Reach Technological advances have opened up a world of new markets and a number of local companies are starting to take advantage. One of those Stateline companies with a worldwide game plan is Gleason Cutting Tools in Machesney Park. One of the keys to Gleason's global gains has...
	April 25, 2013 Rockford Area Aerospace Network Shares Results of MRO Show U.S. Companies Show Interest in Region’s Offerings The Rockford Area Aerospace Network (RAAN), a committee of the Rockford Area Economic Development Council (RAEDC), has just returned from successful participation in Aviation Week’s annual MRO Americas Conference and Exhibition. The conference, which took place April 16 – 18...
	April 9, 2013 JiET-A Program Attracts Over 100 Applicants Community-based initiative picking up speed after hitting half year mark ...
	April 9, 2013 Rockford Delegation to Highlight Region's Aerospace Cluster in Paris Illinois STEP Grants Support Local Companies on Trip The Rockford Area Aerospace Network (RAAN) is pleased to announce six of the nine Illinois companies attending the 50th International Paris Air Show are from the Rockford region. The event, which will be held from June 17 to 23, is the largest and...
	April 1, 2013 Korte begins $11 million U.S. Army reserve center in Illinois The Korte Co. has begun work on a $10.8 million, 38,880-square-foot Army Reserve facility in Rockford, Ill. Click here for the full story....
	March 18, 2013 Rockford Region Promotes Assets to Help Grow MRO Presence Members of the Rockford Area Aerospace Network (RAAN) will attend Aviation Week’s annual MRO Americas Conference and Exhibition on April 16 – 18 in Atlanta, Ga. The conference is the largest gathering of MRO professionals worldwide.  Participating in the event allows RAAN and its members to connect with industry professionals...
	March 8, 2013 Rockford Aerospace Highlighted for Continued Growth The Rockford Area Aerospace Cluster has been highlighted in the March edition of Aerospace Manufacturing and Design Magazine. The article stated: In only two years, the region and its aerospace companies have celebrated significant milestones and achievements including plant expansions and the launch of new aerospace education programs. Read...
	March 8, 2013 Machesney Park Awarded $2M in IDOT EDP Funds Congratulations to the Village of Machesney Park on the recent $2 million roadway infrastructure grant award by the Illinois Department of Transportation’s (IDOT) Economic Development Program (EDP) and Truck Access Route Programs.  Fehr Graham worked with the Village, HMC Products, and Landmark Development to complete the application packet including a...
	March 7, 2013 Illinois Tollway Invites Public to Attend Open Houses for I-90 Rebuilding and Widening Project The Illinois Tollway will host two public open house meetings to highlight construction work set to begin this spring on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (1-90) Rebuilding and Widening Project. Tuesday, March 12, 4-7 p.m., at the Huntley Village Hall, 10987 Main Street ...
	February 28, 2013 Aerospace Grant Partners Share First-Year Results   Regional partners reported results and progress achieved during the first year of the federal Jobs & Innovation Accelerator Challenge (JIAC) grant, which is focused on four major areas – branding, product innovation, work-force pipeline and business entrepreneurship. Examples of innovative and unique services introduced include a new engineering internship program,...
	February 20, 2013 Janyce Fadden Stepping Down from Presidency of Rockford Area Economic Development Council After nearly eight years as President of the Rockford Area Economic Development Council, Janyce Fadden is stepping down from the position.  RAEDC Chairman Joel Sjostrom announced today that Fadden has officially resigned. “I have considered it a privilege to lead the RAEDC, and I am proud of the many successes our...
	February 15, 2013 Embry-Riddle Launches New High School Aerospace Institute in Rockford, IL The College of Aviation at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Daytona Beach Campus has partnered with Rockford Public Schools in Illinois to establish an Aerospace Institute at Jefferson High School beginning in Fall 2013. Embry-Riddle’s Aerospace Institute program, also in place in several school districts elsewhere in Illinois and in Florida, gives high...
	January 14, 2013 Rockford Area Economic Development Council Earns 2012 Award of Excellence Expansion Solutions Magazine Names RAEDC Among Top Five in Aerospace The Rockford Area Economic Development Council (RAEDC) is pleased to announce it has earned a 2012 “Top Five” Award of Excellence in the category of Aerospace/Defense from Expansion Solutions Magazine. The award winners were announced in the magazine’s January/February issue. The...
	December 20, 2012 Rockford Area Aerospace Network Flying High on NIU Top 25 List in 2012 University Highlights Collaborative Effort to Grow Region’s Talent for Aerospace Jobs   The Rockford Area Aerospace Network (RAAN) in partnership with Northern Illinois University and other local agencies is highlighted in NIU Today as a top story in 2012. Rockford was one of 20 U.S. regions that won a federal Jobs and...
	December 17, 2012 State of Illinois Introduces 2012-2013 International Trade Assistance: Illinois - State Trade & Export Promotion (STEP) Program The Rockford Area Economic Development Council (RAEDC) continues to support and expand programs to help manufacturers achieve sustainable growth through international trade. Exports from the Rockford area achieved their highest growth rate in five years in 2011, and highest total export value since the U.S. Department...
	August 6, 2012 Farnborough International Airshow 2012 Deemed "Excellent" With High-Quality Leads; Rockford Brand Continues to Grow ROCKFORD, IL -- The local aerospace cluster's participation in the Farnborough International Airshow 2012 generated excellent leads for foreign direct investments in the Rockford area, according to the Rockford Area Economic Development Council. The premier global aerospace trade exhibition held near London from July 9-15 alternates with the Paris Air...
	July 12, 2012 WIFR reports on the Farnborough Air Show in England The Rockford Chamber of Commerce often works with Rockford's Economic Development Council. And right now members of the RAEDC are in England to help local companies land some business. The Farnborough Air show is one of the largest in the world and Midwest Aero Support is back at the show for...
	May 23, 2012 Community Leaders Introduce Collaborative Initiative to Significantly Increase Local Aerospace Talent Pipeline for High-Paying Jobs; Will Add to Region’s Long-Term Wealth ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS – Local leaders announced a new, community-based initiative to significantly increase the region’s aerospace talent pipeline for high-paying jobs by establishing the Joint Institute of Engineering & Technology-Aerospace (JiET-A). Aerospace Industry Workforce Shortage One of the aerospace industry’s greatest needs is finding qualified talent during a national shortage of engineers,...