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GRCC Announces Class of 40 Over Honorees
Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce Announces Class of 40 over 40 Honorees Civic, nonprofit, healthcare business, education leaders make up inaugural class Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce Rockford, IL (June 1, 2026) — The Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the inaugural class of 40 Over 40 honorees. Honorees represent a broad…
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Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce Announces Class of 40 over 40 Honorees A reflection on Small Business Week Caitlin Pusateri, COO of the Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce I’ve been playing a thought experiment in my head this week. What if you woke up tomorrow and every business in the Rockford Region with fewer than…
Read MoreGRCC Launches Regional Talent, Workforce, and Collaboration Initiatives
Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce Announces Class of 40 over 40 Honorees 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,…
Read MoreBuilding Momentum in Economic Development
Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce Announces Class of 40 over 40 Honorees 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.…
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Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce Announces Class of 40 over 40 Honorees Categories Awards and Recognition Business News Education News The VOICE Uncategorized Archives Archives Select Month June 2026 May 2026 April 2026 March 2026 February 2026 January 2026 December 2025 November 2025 October 2025 September 2025 August 2025 July 2025 June 2025 May 2025…
Read MoreA Celebration of Leadership: How the GRCC’s Signature Program Helps Support a Region of People We Believe In
Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce Announces Class of 40 over 40 Honorees 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 up, leaned in, and…
Read MoreLocal residents vote down sales tax hike
Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce Announces Class of 40 over 40 Honorees 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…
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Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce Announces Class of 40 over 40 Honorees 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…
Read MoreGreater Rockford Chamber of Commerce opposes proposed 1% county school facility sales tax
Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce Announces Class of 40 over 40 Honorees 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 year,…
Read MoreCongratulations to our 2025 40 Under 40 Honorees
Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce Announces Class of 40 over 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…
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