News, Updates and Stories: November 27, 2024
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. […]
Condolences to the family of Harlan Johnson
Harlan Johnson died Feb. 25. Visitation was March 5. He was 82. Harlan and I had known each other for years. He frequently submitted letters and guest columns when I was opinion editor of the Rockford Register Star. He and I would invariably show up at the same community events. Harlan was passionate about striving […]
Are we there yet?
When Transform Rockford began it’s quest for community improvement the stated goal was top 25 by 2025. That was a great slogan, but community improvement is a continuing process. What good is it to be top 25 by 2025 if in 2026 you’re No. 300? There are many ways to measure a community’s success. In […]
Transform Rockford on the radio, plus other appearances
Thank you Steve Summers for including me in the next episode of “This Week in the Stateline.” If you are unfamiliar with the program, “each week Steve Summers sits down and chats with those living, working, and breathing life into the Stateline. From community leaders, politicians, veterans, and more! Tune in Sunday Morning at 6am […]
