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Sweet Chocolat ~ sold out!

May 1, 2013 By
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Wow, what a wonderful first event! It always takes a while for any event to pick up legs, especially an inaugural year, but Sweet Chocolat is obviously appealing to peoples' fancies! But, why wouldn't it? When you pair delicious chocolate with shopping, it is a match made in heaven. The Downtown Decadent Chocolate Stroll is going to be a wonderful addition to the HEART Business Association's Event Calendar. The new event, which takes place Saturday, May 4 from 4-7 p.m., showcases not only the downtown merchants, but … [Read more...]

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Veterans Car Show

April 30, 2013 By
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Chamber Member, Pets for Vests, is looking for Trophy Sponsors for their Veterans Car Show taking place June 1. The organizers have made it very simple for you to show you care about our Veterans! Just fill out the sponsorship sheet, and send $75 in to the organization. This very worthwhile event helps support charities such as: Operation Injured Soldiers, Wounded Warrior Project, Homes for Our Troops, the American Legion, and of course, Pets for Vets. Just fill out the form below - and show you care! … [Read more...]

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Glik’s gets a facelift

April 16, 2013 By
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If you have been driving around downtown Rockford you couldn't miss the action going on around Glik's! It is an exciting time for the downtown area as yet another business has decided to capture the past and get a beautiful facelift! The owners of the building have torn down the siding that hid the beautiful brick facade that was quietly waiting underneath, and have plans to give visitors a gorgeous building, just like its kitty-corner neighbor - The Corner Bar. It looked at first like the building was completely … [Read more...]

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After Hours event hosted by RE/MAX United

April 16, 2013 By
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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...]

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Bi Monthly Luncheon

April 5, 2013 By
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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...]

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18th Annual Golf Outing

April 5, 2013 By
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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...]

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Sweet Chocolat

March 28, 2013 By
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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...]

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Website Issue

March 19, 2013 By

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...]

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Start of Summer Celebration!

January 14, 2013 By
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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...]

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Chamber offers area High School Seniors scholarship opportunity

January 8, 2013 By
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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...]

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