New Rockford Office Will Help Small Businesses Secure Government Contracts

New Rockford office will help small businesses secure government contracts

The Region-1 Planning Council is launching a satellite office in Rockford to host the Illinois APEX Accelerator program. The initiative aims to support local small-business owners who are interested in pursuing government contract work.

New program aims to help Rockford-area businesses win government contracts

By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our free e-newsletter ROCKFORD — A new program launched at the Region 1 Planning Council will help companies in northern Illinois compete for government contracts and bring more money back to the region. An Apex Accelerator program is now housed at R1's office, 127 N. Wyman St., in