Economic Opportunities

Mission: To reduce economic discrimination and promote equitable economic opportunities in Southwest Rockford through education, social action, and collaboration with governmental, public, and private organizations.

(Economic discrimination, as defined in Wikipedia, “is discrimination based on economic factors. These factors can include job availability, wages, the prices and/or availability of goods and services, and the amount of capital investment funding available to minorities for business.”)

Goal #1

To collaborate and advocate with government, business, public and private organizations to monitor the development projects for recreational, entertainment, and for business use of the Rock River/Main Street area in Southwest Rockford.

Action Steps

Goal #2

To create an investment club with a diverse membership: It was started in 2019.

Goal #3

To advocate with the Board of Trustees of Rock Valley College for the completion of a full-service downtown campus on Chestnut St in West Rockford.

How to Join

If you are interested in learning more about the team or would like to come to a meeting, contact Dick Rundall.

Email Dick Rundall