Chamber News – February 2026
Welcome —- Andrew Baker – Baker Cooling & Heating – formerly Mike Bruns business, Jessica Shaffer – Western & Southern Life and also Explore Life Adventures — several new businesses in town.
Matt Suzuki —Kore Construction will be here for the next meeting. 11 members present.
Financial Report: — Kylie – Thanks from Shanes Crossing Historical Society – and requesting donations towards their next building project. Will get a quote for the concrete and discuss donation at the next meeting. Donation request from the Rockford Lions Club — Motion Lisa. Second Lacey to donate $200 to the Lions Club Quarter Auction. Have tried to make contact with those that haven’t paid for Chamber membership for 2026.
Old Business:
Thank goodness we got the Christmas decorations down at the last ‘meeting’ — there hasn’t been decent weather since then. Still need to take lights off the big tree — can’t until the ground is drier.
Vantage – 50 year anniversary program – was held on Monday February 9th.
David working on the thank you – past sponsorships / future projects letter.
Grains of Love – Sourdough Bakery Café – Held a Grand Opening / Happy 1 year anniversary – Congratulations !
Economic Development meeting has been rescheduled – to February 17th at 6:30 pm at Brand It Marketing.
Thank you from Pastor Bill for the support for Together On Christmas – over 600 meals served.
New Business:
April 11th —-Spring Fling in conjunction with the Fire Department Pancake day – 11 – 3 pm
(Pancake 6 – 1) – Also Parkway 5K beginning at 9 am. Working on other ideas – with Pancake Day – no need for additional food trucks – lunch can be purchased at local businesses, Paint and Sip at the Rockford Eagles, Library crafts / books sale, Car Show — Market Street – will get council permission. Will purchase car show plagues, timing to be determined. Second Crossing music at 1 pm. Discussed petting zoo and pony rides. Vendor market coming along slowly. Discussed a passport idea but will put that on hold.
David working on the Spring Fling graphics — request Thrivent grant to help. Signs and banners to be ordered.
Will be meeting on Thursday — February 19th to finalize all things Spring Fling – 8:30 am Village Hall.
