Building Rock Falls’ Future: From Brownfields to Broadband with Gary Camarano

Season 2, Episode 171

In this episode of Along the Rock, host Kaitlyn Blum sits down with Gary Camarano, the Economic Development Director for Whiteside County, to explore how northwest Illinois is stepping into a new era of innovation and growth.
From transforming the Prairie Hill Landfill into a solar energy site to attracting foreign investment from Germany and rolling out high-speed fiber broadband, Gary shares how these projects are shaping a stronger, more sustainable future for the region.
Discover how renewable energy, global partnerships, and modern infrastructure are fueling opportunity right here in Whiteside County—and why this area is becoming one of the Midwest’s most promising hubs for business, technology, and community development.

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🎤 Timestamps & Highlights:

0:54 - The Potential of Brownfield Sites
2:47 - Investing in Our Communities Future
10:06 - The Future of Broadband Fiber Networks

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