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Ten Fortune 500 Companies have located facilities in Rochelle. The City has a rich history of food processing, cold storage, distribution and logistics related to the food industry. Rochelle is located close to the markets in the greater Chicago area. Businesses locating in Rochelle have the advantage of the unique infrastructure of City-owned electricity, water, sanitary sewer, and high speed internet service. Many successful businesses have expanded their operations and services. Rochelle is also emerging as a prime location for renewable energy operations and new technology.
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Sara Lee Cold Storage 106
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Illinois River Energy, LLC (IRE) 32
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Rochelle Foods Pork Products 760
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A division of Hormel Foods Corporation.
 

 
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Total Logistic Control (TLC) Frozen Food Storage/Distribution 408
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Rochelle Logistic Center (RLC) is a state of the art refrigerated frozen facility. RLC is strategically located at the farthest north/east intersection of the BNSF & UP rail lines, and at the intersection of I-39 and I-88. Extensive transloading facilities, bonded inspection rooms and import/export services make RLC a choice locationfor improved transportation costs, and turns and streamlined inventories.
 

 
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Rochelle Community Hospital Healthcare 168
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The Rochelle Community Hospital Association recognizes that healthcare services are important resources to support a community's well-being, success, and prosperity. These healthcare services include medical care, preventive medicine, wellness services and health education. Major rennovations and expansion of the emergency, imaging, laboratory, surgery and intensive care areas have made RCH a state of the art healthcare facility. A rooftop helipad has been added for access to even greater medical services.
 

 
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Rochelle Township High School Education 152
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A $31 million dollar high school facility was recently completed to house 1,500 students at capacity. The College-bound cirriculum and skilled career-path programs provide a quality education for students preparing to enter a changing world.
 

 
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Erie Foods Distribution 58
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Erie Foods International is a leading supplier of ingredients, private label products and custom processing services for the food industry.
 

 
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Americold Logistics Frozen Food Storage and Distribution 236
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AmeriCold Logistics is the leading third-party provider of supply chain solutions in the consumer packaged goods industry. AmeriCold is the largest provider of temperature controlled food sitribution services in the country.
 

 
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Del Monte Foods Canned Goods/Distribution 140
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Del Monte Foods is the largest producer and distributor of premium quality, branded processed fruit, vegetable and tomato products in the United States.
 

 
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E & T Controls Automotive Controls/Manufacturing 200
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Eaton Corporation is a global leader in electrical systems and components for power quality, distribution and control; fluid power systems and services for industrial, mobile and aircraft equipment; intelligent truck drivetrain systems for safety and fuel economy; and automotive engine air management systems, powertrain solutions and specialty controls for performance, fuel economy and safety. Once known as a vehicle components supplier, Eaton has diversified to include a broader industrial and commercial focus. Today, Eaton's businesses comprise four distinct segments: Electrical, Fluid Power, Truck and Automotive.
 

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