Transform Rockford

Author: Wally Haas

Diplomas and GEDs Contribute to Personal and Community Growth: Goodwill’s Excel Center Scheduled to Open in Fall 2025

Earning a high school diploma or its equivalent, such as the General Educational Development (GED) certificate, is a pivotal step toward personal and professional advancement. These credentials not only open doors to higher education and better employment opportunities but also contribute to individual self-esteem and societal engagement. Educational and Career Opportunities A high school diploma […]

Colman Yards on track

Last year the Transform Rockford team advocated for the development because it could transform an entire section of the city. The project is now 100 percent union workers and there are smiles all around. I toured the project in September and a lot of progress has been made in the last six weeks or so. […]

Rockford Promise continues to grow

“Rockford Promise helps City of Rockford Government increase property values, decrease crime and strengthen our economy.” That’s from a recent Facebook post by Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara. There’s a lot to like about the scholarship program and I encourage you to read about it in the Rockford Register Star this weekend. I wrote a column […]