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Rockford
Economic Development
The city of
Rockford
which was incorporated as a village in
1881, is now home to over 4,000
residents, 110 business and offers employment opportunities for over 1,000
employees.
Demographics
Statistics
Overview
Located on the western edge of
Hennepin
County
and primarily within
Wright
County, the city enjoys easy access to Metropolitan amenities while retaining its
rural, small town charm.
Ideally located along State Highway 55, just 30 miles west of the
metropolitan area, Rockford offers a mix of commercial and
Industrial
businesses and sites available for development, a variety of housing options
with 1,536 housing units and a parks, trails and recreational amenities to add
to its quality of life.
Business
List
Opportunity
Awaits for businesses in Rockford.
As a part of the 2007 Survey, residents were asked what additional goods and
services are desired in the community. A grocery store was the #1 response
with over 250 households expressing a desire for this type of business. A
pharmacy, medical clinic, additional restaurants and variety/clothing stores
were among the many goods and services requested. A copy of the residential
survey is available upon request.
Development
Map sites Contacts
Book
of Listings
The City has a history
of Fostering Economic Development
offering technical and financial assistance ranging from a no interest
loan program, tax increment financing, development of a municipal industrial
park and coordination of a
bi-monthly business summits.
Financial
Programs
For
More Information
on available commercial and industrial sites. For a directory of our current
business, demographics within a one, three and five mile radius, financial and
traffic counts please
click
on
the
link
below.
If you would like additional information,
please contact us at the numbers or email addresses listed below.
Transportation
The city annexed 62 acres west of the city limits south of Highway 55 west
of County Road 32 for industrial development.
The city was awarded a grant to
assist with extending the water and sewer to the industrial site. If you are
planning a business expansion or looking to build your own facility, contact
Jon Rausch with NorthMarq Commercial Assets at 952-893-8238 or Luke Appert
952-893-8238.
Future industrial sites map
Residential
Developments Map - List of developments within the
City of Rockford and contact numbers for those developers.
list
Contact Us
Nancy Carswell, City Administrator, City of
Rockford
763-477-6565. E-mail: nancyc@cityofrockford.org
Joanne Foust, Economic Development Consultant
Municipal Development Group, Inc.
952-758-7399 or tool free – 1-800-7MDG-INC. E-mail: jfoust@municipaldevelopmentgroup.com
Shannon Sweeney, Municipal Financial Consultant
David Drown &
Associates
952-442-5821. E-mail: Shannon@daviddrown.com
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