After Hours event hosted by RE/MAX United

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The Rockford Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce RE/MAX United will be the host of the May Business After Hours event! The event takes place on Monday, May 6 from 5-7 p.m. Business After Hours is a great way to learn about the host business and what they have to offer. It is also a great way to meet the “movers and shakers” of the business community. The event features networking in a relaxed setting and is free to the public. Tom and Tracie Rich will be hosting the event in their building they remodeled … [Read more...]

Bi Monthly Luncheon

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The April Bi Monthly Luncheon is scheduled for Monday, April 22 from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Rockford Ambulance Center and will feature a guest speaker. A representative from H&S Companies will be presenting "What the Affordable Care Act Means for Your Business." Learn how all the changes can affect your business and how to make sure you avoid governmental penalties and maximize your deductions. There will be a Question/Answer period so that you may ask your pertinent questions about your business. Cost for … [Read more...]

18th Annual Golf Outing

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Are you looking for some fun? Why not join us as we celebrate the 18th Annual Community Golf Outing? The event takes place on the beautiful rolling links of Candlestone Golf & Resort, with a shot gun start at 1 p.m. The day features 18 holes of golf, dinner, contests, raffles and a game on each hole. The donations are starting to roll in, and golfers will be eyeing the chance to win a brand new television! Last year an impressive (-10) below par claimed the event and was shot by the Kellermeier Plumbing team.The … [Read more...]

Sweet Chocolat

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Tickets are almost SOLD OUT! Shopping doesn't get sweeter than this! Join us for an evening out full of sweet treats, sweet deals, and one sweet prize! HEART has planned A Decadent Downtown Chocolate Stroll for Saturday, May 4, 2013 from 4-7 pm. Let downtown Rockford treat you to a sweet evening out. Enjoy unique chocolate samples as you stroll through downtown...shopping doesn't get much sweeter than this! Tickets are $5 per person in advance, $8 per person the day of the event. Online tickets are SOLD … [Read more...]

Website Issue

Yikes, we just want you to know we realize we are having some major problems with our Web site server. It obviously needs a lot more caffeine today (and yesterday). We just want you to know that the techs are working on it as we speak (and we know they have had their caffeine, so it is all good and should be resolved soon.) Meanwhile, how about this weather? … [Read more...]

Start of Summer Celebration!

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Our thoughts – and plans - are turning to our Start of Summer Celebration (SOS). This year the event is scheduled for Friday – Sunday, June 14, 15 and 16. The special Community Night – reserved for Rockford residents, only – is Thursday, June 13. SOS is packed full of fun activities for the entire family and also includes carnival rides from the family-friendly Playworld Amusements. Since the office is receiving a lot of calls about this event (seems everyone is interested in making plans, just like the … [Read more...]

Chamber offers area High School Seniors scholarship opportunity

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The Rockford Chamber of Commerce (RCC) wants to promote education in the local area. Each year the chamber offers area students the opportunity to vie for a $1,000 scholarship to further their education. The scholarship award may be used for public, private or community colleges, universities and specialized schools or training programs directly following the student’s graduation from high school.   To apply for the scholarship a student must do the following: Complete the RCC Scholarship Application … [Read more...]

EXPO set for March. Sign up now!

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It is here! The 9th Annual Community EXPO is now in the works! This is one of the most popular events in Rockford, with 1,000's coming through the doors of Rockford High School to see what YOUR company does. This is a great way to "tell your story" to the community. The event runs from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, March 16, 2013 and features cash giveaways, a chance to win a car, entertainment and plenty of information about our business community. Booths fill up fast, with Chamber Members getting the ability for … [Read more...]

Rockford Ice Festival scheduled for February!

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The 4th Annual Rockford Ice Festival is scheduled for February 8, 9 & 10. This exciting event delights thousands every year in downtown Rockford. The schedule is set for 2013, and is even bigger than 2012. This amazing event features LIVE ice carving by the Ice Guru organization, featuring the talents of Randy Finch of the Food Network's Ice Brigade. On Friday, February 8th the ice sculptures will be placed in the downtown district. As this is happening, the Rockford Area Arts Commission will be hosting its … [Read more...]

State of the Community

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Chamber hosted ‘state of the community’ luncheon The Rockford Chamber of Commerce (RCC) was proud to present the “State of the Community” as its December installment of its popular Bi-Monthly Luncheon Series. This special event was held from noon until 2 p.m. on Monday, December 10 at Rockford High School,4100 Kroes St., in the Media Center. The luncheon was open to the general public. The RCC partnered with many entities to bring attendees an informative, comprehensive overview of many aspects of their … [Read more...]