Chamber News – October 2026
Welcome —- 10 members present.
Financial Report: — Kylie has given her resignation as Treasurer for the Chamber. Kylie – we appreciate your time and dedication to the Rockford Chamber ! Thank you ! Enjoy spending more time with your family !!
On that note – Ami Boley has also resigned from the Board, but will remain the contact for Mercer Health. Thank you, Ami, for your volunteerism spirit and supporting Rockford!
Motion Kylie. Second Shelley to donate $1,000 to Together at Christmas. All approved.
Reviewed list of sponsors to date for Rocktoberfest. Discussed additional advertising with WCSM and ads for the Photo Star and the Daily Standard. David will work on the ad with events and sponsorships.
Old Business: – Social gathering – disappointing on attendance BUT was able to congratulate Wabash Mutual Telephone for 115 years in business and Burtch’s Barn to Table – also known at Rockford Carry Out and RCO TO GO for 10 years in the business of serving delicious food to the Rockford community! Tammy McDonough gave a very informational presentation on the new Rockford Business Park – Thank you ! If anyone is wanting more information, please contact her. Will table the discussion at a later time to see if we want to continue the quarterly social gathering program.
Rocktoberfest — 60+ Vendors, Car Show on Market St., Food truck ally down Columbia Street East. Kid Zone on Market Street East under the tent. Will sell tickets for games. Scavenger hunt – find the mini pumpkins for ‘free’ tickets. David will get banners and signage out.
His N Hers – 50th Anniversary – Open House during Rocktoberfest.
New Business:
Nominations for Citizen of the Year and Business of the Year – send email, post on Facebook -press release to Photo Star.
2027 Membership renewal information – mail / email / post on Facebook after Rocktoberfest. Keeping rates the same as last year.
Holly Day Event —- November 22nd — Vendor Market, Trolley Rides, light parade (Josh Johnson to lead), decorating the park – will be asking for volunteers to decorate sections as in the past. Ask those that took a section if they would do again this year. Will be reaching out to FFA and Honor Society.
Next meeting – Thursday October 22nd at 8:30 am for anyone that can come for final Rocktoberfest plans and updates on Holly Day schedule.
