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YMCA of Rock River Valley and Harlem Community Center plan formal merger
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The YMCA of Rock River Valley and the Harlem Community Center announced plans to make their operational partnership permanent through a formal merger. The non-profit organizations, based in Rockford and Machesney Park, have been sharing resources and personnel since February. The YMCA of Rock River...
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Rock Valley College recognizes top employees
Rock Valley College recognized 50 employees for service milestones and workplace achievements during its annual Professional Development Day on Sept. 8. The college also highlighted its Caring Campus initiative during the event, according to a community announcement. The program focuses on fostering a supportive and caring environment for students and employees, according to the announcement. Among the top individual honors presented were Rookie of the Year, Employee of the Year and Leader of the Year. Samantha Digate received Rookie of the Year, Nathan Talan was named Employee of the Year and Dean Takeisha Lambert earned Leader of the Year recognition. Employees also were honored for service anniversaries ranging from five to 35 years. President Howard Spearman joined 30-year honorees Professor Miki Bacino and Professor Thomas Clark during the ceremony. Service milestone honorees Employees recognized for five years of service included: Officer Scott Brooks Carrie Gulbrandsen Jon Devereueawax Cindi Tobin Allison Kaberg Jose Galarza Bea Miller Susan Maragi Sarah Russell Aaron Clinton Catherine Buerger Stephanie Lacny Craig Baker Travis Vanderhayden Kevan Watkins Keith Barnes Patricia Gutierrez Jennifer Freund Officer John Hoeksema Recognized for 10 years of service were: Nancy Perez-Renteria Jennifer Kunkel Jaime Irwin Nate Talan Amanda Zika Recognized for 15
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PCI Pharma Services adds 650 jobs in Rockford
PCI Pharma Services will open three new facilities in Rockford on Sept. 22, expanding its manufacturing footprint and creating hundreds of new jobs in the region. The company plans to mark the opening with a public event from 1 to 4 p.m., according to a community announcement. The facilities are located near the intersections of Linden and Alpine roads and will be formally commissioned through ceremonies and tours beginning at 1 p.m. Local and regional dignitaries are expected to participate. Media representatives are invited to attend and can RSVP at pci.com . The expansion is expected to bring about 650 additional positions to the area. The announcement said opportunities will include line operators, project managers and technical engineering and quality roles tied to drug-device combination products. Expansion adds hundreds of jobs PCI's Rockford campus is the largest in the company's global network. The site focuses on clinical-stage and commercial packaging for complex pharmaceutical products. The campus spans eight facilities and employs more than 3,000 people in the Rockford area. Operations include final assembly and packaging for self-injection drug-device combination products such as autoinjectors, prefilled syringes and injector pens. According to the announcement, the new facilities are part of a broader
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Strategies for Success: When It’s Time for Growth, Trust Your Lender
Diego Guerrero had a dilemma. His rapidly growing company, XCEL Foam & Packaging, was ready to launch a spinoff. He knew he’d need a separate facility for the new machinery and warehousing. And he was fine with doing a little remodeling, so long as everything stayed on budget. He...
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RVC Downtown West: Campus Connects Workforce, Community
Tony Arbisi isn’t waiting around for new workers to walk in the door. That’s just not how it works in the collision repair industry. Rather, the co-owner of Arbisi’s City Body Shop in downtown Rockford is actively recruiting graduates from Rock Valley College (RVC). With a few industry certifications under their belt, they have everything they need to take an entry-level position. The rest of their training happens on the job, in a learning process that often takes years of practice, additional certifications and a few mistakes.
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Downtown Rockford to get 142 apartments and new waterfront shops in $78 million overhaul
Urban Equity Properties has announced two redevelopment projects totaling more than $78 million that will bring 142 apartments, 15 storefronts, and several dining establishments to downtown Rockford.
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UmbraMoon Boutique + Body Bar hosts community fundraiser for The Don’t Be Next Foundation
There’s a certain kind of energy that settles over Main Street in Rockton when a local business opens its doors not just to shoppers, but to purpose. This Sunday, UmbraMoon Boutique + Body Bar will do exactly that, welcoming the community into its warm, thoughtfully curated space at 301 E. Main Street in Rockton for a four‑hour fundraiser and basket raffle supporting The Don’t Be Next Foundation.
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Rooted in Mexico, grown in Illinois: Latino-owned farms grow across Chicago's collar counties
A dream rooted in Mexico is taking shape on an Illinois farm. The owners shared their story with ABC7 this Hispanic Heritage Month as the number of Latino-owned farms continues to rise across Chicago's collar counties.