New construction and expanding redevelopment opportunities – coupled with investment in workforce development – have kept the region humming. Experts in Beloit, Freeport and Rockford sound off on the big ideas for the year ahead. ...
The rapid changes happening all around the Rockford region are fueling a renewed sense of optimism and a growing "sense of place." Turns out, that evolving identity is a key part of Rockford's narrative to out-of-towners. ...
Building off another impressive year of growth, area businesses are expanding their investments in new projects around northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Get the scoop on what’s new in our region and what’s to come in the year ahead . ...
Discover some of the latest product launches and innovations happening within our region’s manufacturing companies. ...
Explore how seven communities are supercharging recent developments, how they’re setting the stage for new things to come, and why they’re optimistic about their prospects for the coming 12 months. ...
Discover some of the latest product launches and innovations happening within our region’s manufacturing companies. ...
In a city where manufacturing is our greatest industry, it’s easy to forget the impact of generating our own jobs and wealth. Step inside Rockford’s EIGERlab, where home-grown entrepreneurialism is the basis for a new economic paradigm ...
Gone are the days of the one-size-fits-all marketing message. With social media, companies are extending their brands and making personal connections. Learn how these tools help your business, and why you should care about the conversations already happening online. ...