Success Stories
Cenex Harvest States Co-Op (CHS) - Agri-Business/Energy
Ten years ago, this new bio-fuels facility had the capacity to produce 50 million gallons of corn-based ethanol. Today, the capacity of the plant has increased to over 130 million gallons and through advanced technology now produces a stream of…
Quick Start/Fire Chariot Industries - Manufacturing
Over 20 years ago a father and son set up a small manufacturing shop in downtown Rochelle to build ether injection systems for diesel engines. Through the help of the local Economic Development Corporation, this enterprise, that is led by…
Americold – Logistics/Distribution
Thirty-two years ago, the first cold storage distribution center was located on the City of Rochelle Railroad which is “dual served” by providing equal access to both the UP and BNSF Class I Railroads. Today, Americold, the largest temperature-controlled warehousing…
MightyVine Tomatoes – Agri-Business
Growing fresh produce 24/7/365 in the Midwest? It is happening here in Rochelle Illinois where MightyVine has expanded their Hydroponic Tomato Greenhouse to nearly 1 million sq. ft. It is here that the world’s most delicious tomatoes are grown and…
