About Us

Who We Are

The Rockford Chamber of Commerce (RCC) is a private, nonprofit, membership-supported organization. By consolidating resources from several hundred businesses large and small, the Chamber becomes an efficient and cost-effective resource for serving business members. We are comprised of businesses, organizations  and individuals working collectively to build a strong economy and improve the quality of life in our community. 

It is one of the most frequent questions we receive. What does a Chamber of Commerce do? 

The Rockford Chamber of Commerce (RCC) works hard at “Building a Stronger Community. Together. We say “together” because we work with a large variety of businesses and organizations to bring many different programs to Rockford businesses and the community. 

We fill many roles as we do our work: information center, business spokesperson, economic advisor, professional developer, government relations partner, economic developer and planner, event organizer, and public relations specialist. 

The RCC joins forces with the City of Rockford and the Rockford School Systems to further the Quality of Life in Rockford. We believe in the 3-legged stool philosophy that says that there has to be equal support from all three areas to have a sturdy foundation and a stable community. All three are proud of the relationship that has been forged for the good of Rockford. It is the Rockford way. 

The Chamber features many programs and events that follow the vision of our mission statement. Among our programs, The RCC Scholarship and Chamber University help us to further the education of our community members. The Chamber Network Circle was formed to aid networking for our membership by fostering better relationships among our members. The many festivals and events the Chamber sponsors are a boon to both the community and the economy. To help its membership thrive in the business world, the Chamber offers Bi-Monthly Luncheons and After Hours events and SCORE Counseling.

Even through a sometimes struggling Michigan economy, Rockford has stayed the course and has worked hard to ride out the waves, and has been successful in utilizing its partnerships for the good of the whole. We feel strongly that there is strength in numbers – especially at the local level. It is always easier to join resources and work together. We are here because the membership believes that, the City of Rockford believes that and the Rockford School Systems believes that. And that is our goal and our role to work at “Building a Stronger Community. Together.”

The Rockford Chamber of Commerce and its member businesses create a successful, profitable and positive business environment that strengthens and enhances the quality of life in the Rockford Area.

The Chamber supports and advocates the growth of member businesses through member programs and collaboration with government, school and community organizations.

• We will act as trustworthy and responsible stewards of the chamber’s funds, seeking to direct resources with transparency, wisdom and integrity.
• We will treat all of our relationships with honesty, respect and fairness.
• We will be passionate about providing businesses with the tools they need to grow and prosper.
• We will be actively involved in our community because we care, and will be leaders in identifying and addressing issues of business and community concern.
• We will be open to new ideas and willing to consider change, to create value for our members.
• We will always work as a team and a focus on results are of upmost importance in our relationships with members, strategic partners, and the community.