Economic Development Division
The Economic Development Division of Community Development is responsible for administering a variety of economic development programs such as the City's state-certified Enterprise and Riveredge Zone, Tax Increment Financing, and the CDBG program.
Why Rockford, Illinois?
Rockford, Illinois is located in the burgeoning I-90 growth corridor and is part of the 3rd largest economic corridor in the U.S. /Close enough to Chicago to feel the breeze off lake Michigan, the Rockford region offers distinct business advantages that simply cannot be had in the "big" city.
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Low cost of doing business
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High quality of life
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An abundance of available buildings and land
This is the last frontier of true midwestern opportunity, and we're expected to grow 22% by 2020. Our City of Rockford Administration and its county-wide economic development partners have hung out the "welcome" sign. The Rockford Region is truly open for business. Come see for yourself!