• Community/Neighborhood Development, Improvement

• 19.

Rockford Area Strategic Initiatives

THE PRIMARY ROLE OF THE ROCKFORD AREA STRATEGIC INITIATIVE IS TO ENHANCE EDUCATION, COMMERCE, TRADE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE ROCKFORD REGION Economic Development Home Economic Development Economic Deveoplment Welcome to Your Gateway to Growth and Global Opportunity Welcome to the Rockford Region where innovation meets opportunity at the top of Illinois.

• Community/Neighborhood Development, Improvement

• 20.

Rockford Area Economic Development Council

THE ROCKFORD AREA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL CULTIVATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR PRIMARY JOB GROWTH THAT INCREASE THE ECONOMIC WELL-BEING OF OUR REGION Economic Development Home Economic Development Economic Deveoplment Welcome to Your Gateway to Growth and Global Opportunity Welcome to the Rockford Region where innovation meets opportunity at the top of Illinois.

• University or Technological

• 21.

Illinois Institute of Technology

Chicago's only tech-focused university.

• Management Services for Small Business/ Entrepreneurs

• 22.

Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center

IMEC is dedicated to providing organizations in Illinois with the tools and techniques to create sustainable competitive futures through enterprise excellence.

• Secondary/High School

• 23.

Illinois Science and Technology Coalition | Education (Institute)

Empowering economic development and education innovation across Illinois.

• Community/Neighborhood Development, Improvement

• 24.

Illinois Enactus

Home Projects Sponsors Members Recruitment More Are you interested in making a meaningful impact through entrepreneurship.

• Interdisciplinary Research

• 25.

Illinois Science and Technology Coalition

Empowering economic development and education innovation across Illinois.

ILLINOIS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Statewide professional economic development association that supports advocacy, education, and collaboration to enhance Illinois’ global competitiveness.

• Promotion of Business (Chambers of Commerce)

• 27.

Transportation for Illinois Coalition

Transportation for Illinois Coalition Better Infrastructure for a Better Economy and a Better Quality of Life The Transportation for Illinois Coalition seeks to bring together disparate organizations to advocate for full funding of Illinois transportation infrastructuresystem.