June 18th, 2009 by Ron Jr "Reg" Gustafson

Like my father said in his speech before the May 28th press conference announcing the delegation’s trip: What is really exciting about the Paris Air Show is that it is an event that looks to the future of the aerospace and aviation industries with promise, hope and innovation.

These three words. . . promise, hope and innovation. . .  are what I personally believe define the cooperative efforts of our city’s current administration, the work of the city of Rockford, Rockford Area Economic Development Council, the Ill. Dept. of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, the efforts of Congressman Manzullo and the collective and individual efforts of businesses throughout the Rockford community.

Clinkenbeard is proud to be a party to this public and private alliance that seeks to enhance our community’s economic vitality and works to positively position our community now and for the future. . .and very proud to be part of this Rockford delegation to the show.

I wonder: There are so many innovative, smart and dedicated people in our city and our business community. . .How can we create an even more effective public-private partnership. . . now. . . when we arrive home. . . and for the future?

Once again, thanks to the RAEDC, the city of Rockford, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Congressman Manzullo. . . and of course, to you, dear reader!