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The VOICE is GRCC’s monthly newspaper, focusing on member news and issues important to area businesses. GRCC member companies can submit two articles a year for publication in the VOICE.

What you need to know about writing an article for the VOICE
Submitting an article for the VOICE is like participating in an expert panel—it’s your chance to share real-world experiences (good and bad), give advice, highlight best practices, and offer business insights that your fellow chamber members would find beneficial.

GUEST ARTICLE GUIDELINES

  • Topics should be business or community related.
  • Articles should be non-advertorial; no self-promotion.
  • No AI generated articles. AI is a good tool for laying out the bones of an article or for checking grammar. But the best articles are written in the authentic voice of the author.
  • If possible, include local examples, anecdotes, and/or quotes from people in our region.
  • Articles can relate to the monthly editorial focus or be of general interest.
  • Preferred word count is 650-750 words.
  • Photos can be included for consideration.
  • All submissions will be edited for style, tone, grammar, and length when necessary.
  • Include a photo of the author and a brief bio (50 words or fewer).
  • A brief paragraph (50 words or fewer) about the author’s company or organization may be included at the end of the article.
  • Send articles as a Word doc to editor@rockfordchamber.com.
  • Deadline for submissions is the 5th of the month prior to publication, e.g. March issue deadline is Feb. 5.

TIPS FOR AUTHORS

  • Write in a professional but conversational voice.
  • Don’t stress about grammar and punctuation. That’s why we have an editor.
  • First and foremost, the VOICE is a print publication, so no footnotes or hyperlinks. If you need to cite a source, please do so in the text of the article.
  • Feel free to submit blog posts or articles provided by your company’s corporate office. Please modify with local information whenever possible.

2025 Editorial Calendar for the VOICE

Contact editor@rockfordchamber.com to reserve article space in an upcoming issue.

To get a copy of the VOICE mailed to your business or home, email your information to info@rockfordchamber.com.

Members in the News, Business Briefs, and Community Events

Send your announcements and press releases to editor@rockfordchamber.com.

  • New hires, retirements, promotions (may include a headshot).
  • Business awards and recognition.
  • Upcoming business and community events.
  • Deadline for submissions is the 5th of the month prior to publication, e.g. March issue deadline is Feb. 5.

Advertising

Contact Matt Zarembski at 815-997-6083 for information about digital and print advertising opportunities.

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