Eyeing its mission of making a Top 25 community by 2025, this nonprofit is homing in on the strategies that will help to reverse some of the Rockford area's most stubborn challenges. ...
The first-ever GreenTown Rockford conference brought together the region’s leaders with a focus on the future. What happens next stands to truly transform our people, places, prosperity and planet. ...
Are you ready to come home for the holidays? In that magical time between the Thanksgiving turkey and the arrival of Santa Claus, our communities go all-out in welcoming this magical season. ...
From sawmills to aerospace engineering, Rockford has been an innovation hub since its very beginnings – and those roots are playing a critical role in guiding the city's future. ...
It’s no accident that RFD has become one of the world’s fastest-growing cargo airports and a major intersection of commerce in Illinois. Indeed, RFD’s rise on the national and global stage has been a long time in the making, as leaders double down on their strengths and position the airport for victories to come. ...
What once was a dilapidated building in an industrial district has found new life as a destination for people to live, work and play. Now, as many return to business-as-usual, the Brewhouse is prepared for many a social event. ...
Built upon a menu of classic American cuisine, this steak and seafood specialist hearkens back to the days when a cozy tavern was just the place to unwind. ...
The newest addition to Rockford’s dining scene combines the classy cuisine of Franchesco’s with a more relaxed atmosphere where people come to unwind. ...
How do we know when we’ve reached the Top 25 communities? A helpful tool from Transform Rockford offers a gauge for where we’ve come and a target for where we still have left to go. ...
Do you have all the tools needed to launch and scale your business? In the effort to strategically improve the region, there’s a renewed focus on supporting entrepreneurs through every step of the journey. ...