October 9, 2025
Welcome —-
Financial Report: Rocktoberfest sponsorships — have been coming in but not as well as last year.
Mercer Health donated funds plus 200 slingbags that will be used during the event ! Thank you !
We finally received our tax exempt status ! Thank you Kylie !
Old Business updates:
Rocktoberfest– October 25th from noon – 4 pm ...
October 9, 2025
Chamber notes from Thursday, August 14th @8:30a. (add on to existing)
*Next Meting- Thursday, September 11th @8:30a.
Financial- Board decided on donation to Chase Heitkamp for $150
Rocktoberfest-
T-Shirt Fundraiser- Decided on design #2, White “Rocktoberfest” header and a heather orange t-shirt.
Tent- decided on bigger tent with sides.
Music- DJ .. (Shelly will contact)
Costumes- Still undecided, possible rental for adult ...
July 24, 2025
Welcome —- Sillena Dixon – new to the Board from Tranquility of Rockford.
Financial Report: Available to help with financial needs for Rocktoberfest, We should finalize the sponsorship letter and mail sooner rather than later. Would someone be willing to help monitor the Chamber email — Lacey volunteered. Thanks ! Several donation requests – declined. Not ...
May 9, 2025
Welcome !
Kylie —-Financial Report: Donation to Parkway Food Pantry — photo and BIG check !
Community Days donation– Motion Lacey, Second Lisa to donate $500. All approved.
Lions Club donation – Motion Ami Boley. Second Ashley to donate $25 for a plaque for the car show.
Received a Thank you from the Mercer County Civic Foundation for sponsorship ...
April 10, 2025
Welcome !
Mayor Searight – brought up some community feedback regarding Spring Fling. There are some community members that would help with such events if they knew how to help. Mayor Searight will get us a list of potential helpers. Also will discuss with the Fire Department about having the event in conjunction with the Pancake ...
April 3, 2025
Rockford Chamber Meeting Notes – March 13, 2025
Officers and Trustees present: Kylie Houser, Pastor Bill, Marilyn Long, Shelly Muhlenkamp Amy Wendel, Lacey Rizor, Ashley Stetler
Items Discussed:
DORA signage – Lacey and Luke are working on these
2024 Business of the Year – Ashley is working to coordinate this yet.
2025 Citizen and Business of the year – forms ...
