January 17, 2025
Welcome and Happy New Year !
New Business – Lacey and Ashley met with the Council Service Committee to discuss the Chamber’s willingness to take on the Christmas at the Park event. The service committee agreed to the idea and so a date was chosen for Sunday – November 23rd for the Maker’s Market Holiday Baazar ...
November 19, 2024
Rockford Chamber of Commerce – Monthly Meeting Notes 11/14/24
Next Meeting: 12/12/24 at 8:30 a.m.
Those in attendance: Kylie Houser, Ashley Stetler, Lacey Rizor, Mayor Searight, Pastor Bill, Amy Wendel and Shelley Muhlenkamp
Financial Report
Made a motion to officially donate the money to the PD for new radios. Pastor Bill made a motion and Shelly seconded.
There was a ...
September 16, 2024
Welcome: Crysti Forlow and Marilyn Long – the new owners of Ole’ 1820 (Formerly the Rockford Carry Out) . Introductions. Ribbon cutting /Grand Opening (the day before actual opening at 6:30 am!) Tuesday – September 17th —1 pm.
Mike Schumm — Historical Marker dedication / log cabin open house during Rocktoberfest – Will start program ...
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 ...
