ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) – After more than a decade working for this title the Region One Planning Council becomes an Economic Development District.
This gives them more funding to cover economic projects in surrounding counties.
“We really are here at a hub of agriculture, manufacturing, technology and innovation in Illinois on a global stage,” says Senator Tammy Duckworth.
With the help of Senator Tammy Duckworth and her fellow leaders the R1 Planning Council is an Economic Development District: A recognition which focuses on the future of spurring economic development locally.
“It takes large public and private investments across multiple cities to get the attention of and attract new industry to our region,” says Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara.
Winnebago, Boone and McHenry are among the counties expected to see expansions in infrastructure, food processing and aerospace thanks to…
