Rockford: The City That’s on the Move

If you haven’t been to Rockford lately, you’re missing out. With tons of local attractions, exciting new renovations, and welcoming residents, you will be amazed at what the city has to offer.

The City of Rockford is indeed on the move. The last couple of years have seen a surge of investments to the downtown area and optimism for the future is high. The community is coming together and is ready to keep the momentum going with no signs of slowing down anytime soon.

The charming and historic downtown is transforming right before our very eyes. Rockford is becoming a thriving downtown for residents and an exciting and welcoming city for tourists. Local construction companies and vendors are proud to be working on their city and contributing to this transformation. Artists and musicians are flocking downtown where they can put their talents to work at the many live music venues and showrooms in Rockford. These changes are just the start to attracting a lot more shoppers, including local residents and tourists.

Rockford pride is strong, and the community plays a key role in keeping the momentum moving forward. All of this excitement has brought a wave of new apartment renters excited to live in the heart of the city.
City officials are excited to further the progress Rockford has made and are committed to attracting local businesses and promoting a strong, growing workforce.

This city is a place where everyone can find something enjoyable to do. The downtown area is brimming with many different experiences ranging from all sorts of restaurants to eat at, a variety of boutiques and shopping, museums, art, entertainment and sporting events. The beautiful Rock River provides a picturesque backdrop throughout the city, too.

The new Embassy Suites by Hilton Rockford Riverfront & Rockford Conference Center is going to contribute in a giant way to the transformation that is taking place in the city right now. Set to be completed in the spring of 2020, this venue is going to embody everything that Rockford stands for.

This original 13 story historic building is being transformed into a full-service modern hotel & conference center - maintaining a very industrial-chic’ design true to the essence of Rockford.

The Embassy Suites by Hilton Rockford Riverfront & Rockford Conference Center will be the largest hotel in the city and is located right in the heart of all the action. Tourists and local residents alike will get access to a brand-new space full of the latest technology and top-notch service for their business events, sporting events, weddings and more.

For the city of Rockford, the future is indeed bright. With amazing transformations and smart investments pouring into the city, it’s truly an exciting time. The community is coming together to make a beautiful future and the upcoming generation is going to experience a new city, with new stories, and new possibilities. Here’s to the new Rockford.