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GRCC Launches Regional Talent, Workforce, and Collaboration Initiatives
GRCC Launches Regional Talent, Workforce, and Collaboration Initiatives New programs, partnerships, and leadership investments signal growing momentum for talent development ecosystem Contact:Audrey MoonGRCC Director of CommunicationsPhone: 660-341-8461Email: Amoon@rockfordchamber.com ROCKFORD, Ill. (April, 30, 2026) — The Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce (GRCC) today announced a series of new initiatives designed to strengthen the Rockford Region’s talent pipeline, connect employers with skilled…
Read MoreBuilding Momentum in Economic Development
Building Momentum in Economic Development By Everett Butzine, CEcD | Vice President of Business Expansion & Attraction, GRCC When I joined the Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce at the start of this year, I came with a clear sense of purpose and an open mind about what I would find. What I did not fully anticipate was just how quickly…
Read More2026 State of the City
2026 State of the City Categories Awards and Recognition Business News Education News The VOICE Archives Archives Select Month April 2026 March 2026 February 2026 January 2026 December 2025 November 2025 October 2025 September 2025 August 2025 July 2025 June 2025 May 2025 April 2025 March 2025 January 2025
Read MoreA Celebration of Leadership: How the GRCC’s Signature Program Helps Support a Region of People We Believe In
A Celebration of Leadership: How the GRCC’s Signature Program Helps Support a Region of People We Believe In By Caitlin Pusateri, COO — Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce Every year, I get to witness something that genuinely fills my cup: a room full of Rockford’s next generation of leaders who spent nearly a year in our intensive Leadership Rockford program. These people showed…
Read MoreLocal residents vote down sales tax hike
Local residents vote down sales tax hike GRCC releases statement on the outcome of Countywide School Facility Sales Tax Referendum In the recent Illinois General Primary Election, Winnebago County and City of Rockford residents voted down the proposed countywide school facility sales tax referendum. This outcome reflects the strength of the Rockford Chamber PAC (ROCPAC) opposition…
Read MoreSales tax increase on the ballot for Winnebago County
Sales tax increase on the ballot for Winnebago County ROCPAC launches opposition campaign in advance of March 17 election By Conor Brown, chairman, Rockford Chamber PAC, Inc. Last month, the Government Affairs Committee of the Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce (GRCC) announced its opposition to the countywide school facility sales tax on the ballot for…
Read MoreGreater Rockford Chamber of Commerce opposes proposed 1% county school facility sales tax
Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce opposes proposed 1% county school facility sales tax The Government Affairs Committee (GAC) of the Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce (GRCC) is chartered to advance policies that reflect and represent the collective interests of the business community and support the overall health, vitality, and competitiveness of the regional economy. Last…
Read MoreCongratulations to our 2025 40 Under 40 Honorees
Congratulations to our 2025 40 Under 40 Honorees Our 2025 honorees are comprised of individuals from various industries, backgrounds, and talents. This year’s class represents the broad blend of diversity that makes up our great region and highlights the exciting future the Rockford Region has before it. As the 7th class of 40 Under 40,…
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