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Old 12-13-2009, 07:32 PM
 
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i currently have a medcal supply buisness going and was thinking of opening an office in rockford, illinois but dont know anything about the city. any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated.
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Old 12-13-2009, 08:23 PM
 
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it is the biggest city in that area. i think a little less than 150,000. i know it has a high unemployment rate.
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Old 12-13-2009, 10:21 PM
 
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Well Rockford is the largest city in Illinois outside of Chicagoland and is the 3rd largest overall. Has 3 decent sized hospitals (250 - 400 beds). High unemployment rate so you should have no problem finding employees. The average age is somewhat older than the US average. Also it is a short drive from the far Northwest Chicago subburbs and Southern Wisconsin. Property and sales taxes are high so that is something to consider.
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Old 03-08-2010, 12:16 PM
 
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the community in Rockford is very proactive in attracting business to their community and there are a lot of great opportunities to find very affordable space in the city. Also, with an airport and a UPS hub in the city distribution is relatively easier. Housing is very affordable and an Amtrak link to Chicago now looks like a done deal in the next few years. I suggest contacting the Rockford Area Economic Development Council, they can answer any questions and most likely provide you with some interesting reasons to locate there (Rockford, IL - home).
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