Monday, May 1, 2023
The popular RCC After Hours event is back for another year. This free networking event provides a vehicle for the movers and shakers of the business world to network. Chamber businesses vie to be able to host these popular evenings so that they are able to showcase their business location. Only Chamber members are able to host the After Hours events. The event features food and entertainment and is always free to the public.Friday, May 5, 2023
Join us May 5 for the first (*annual if all goes well!) Cinco de Mayo Block Party on Courtland Street in downtown Rockford between Main and Monroe.Family-friendly, fun & festive:
We'll have tons of activities for kids (by us, Aunt Candy's, Pinball Land, and Cedar Rock Sportsplex), The Balloon Guy, The Tipsy Burro miniature donkeys (yes -- real live donkeys!), themed food stands (by The Toasted Pickle, Monarch Bakery, Boochie Kombucha, The Wave Shack, and Fido & Stitch -- because we can't forget the pups), and giveaways (by us, Justin Goushaw Agency, and others)! Plus some neighbor biz stands (by Cloth + Cabin and Zen Botanicals).
Come for the tacos and stay for the fun! Who knows, you might get lucky and win something (like a stuffed piñata!). And visit our RORA friends for some festive bebidas. It's going to be so much fun!
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Chamber Network Circle (CNC) is a networking group that is available to Chamber members in the following membership levels; Premier, Bronze, Silver, Gold Champions, as well as the New Business Partner when CNC is added on.Chamber Network Circle members meet on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at the Rockford Community Cabin from 8:30 – 9:45am for open networking as well as business spotlight presentations.
Saturday, May 13, 2023
OPEN ENROLLMENT Michigan CPL course!3 Dates scheduled: April 29th * May 13th * June 17th
Sign Up here:
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Private group CPL as well as other Firearms course options available throughout the week.
Experience-based, relevant firearms training, owned and operated by a Special Operations Combat Veteran. Private or small group firearms courses for all levels of shooters, open enrollment CPL classes available monthly. Training can be customized to fit you and your family’s needs.
For more information about other classes or general inquiries, go to:
https://www.crftdefensive.com/
Monday, May 15, 2023
Rockford Chamber of Commerce will be doing a ribbon cutting ceremony at 4:30pm prior to the one year anniversary party starting! Please join us in celebrating!Thursday, May 18, 2023
Join us for Chamber Happy Hour at Kayla Rae Cellars. This is a great opportunity to meet and network with fellow Chamber members while exploring all that Kayla Rae Cellars has to offer. Please feel free to bring your colleagues, friends, family, or spouse to the event with you!
Don't forget your business card to enter for raffle prizes!
Thursday, May 18, 2023
Join the boutiques in Rockford for a Boutique Wanderlust - the chance to travel through all the shops in Rockford while enjoying discounts, fun activities, and snacks from local eateries!Tickets will go on sale the week of April 20th.
Friday, May 19, 2023
Please join us as we celebrate a ribbon cutting with The Bleu Slate in Downtown Rockford.
The Bleu Slate is a charming and inviting kitchen, home decor, and gift store located at 52 Courtland Street (across from the Post Office). The store is dedicated to providing our customers with a carefully curated collection of beautiful and unique items that help them create a cozy and stylish home.
The Bleu Slate will have a Grand Opening Event on May 20th at 10am for everyone as well!
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Please join us for a special session of CNC - Chamber University
Presenting at the ChamberU will be Jim Shafer, owner of Shafer Legal Services, PLLC
This event is free to all Chamber members!
Jim will be leading a discussion on the the following topics
- HR/Employee issues - from hiring to firing, and some federal and state regulations changes in 2023 that affect MI businesses
- Buy/Sell Agreements and owner disagreement
- Business succession and estate planning - wills, trusts, living wills, powers of attorney
Chamber Network Circle (CNC) is a networking group that is available to Chamber members in the following membership levels; Premier, Bronze, Silver, Gold Champions, as well as the New Business Partner when CNC is added on.
Chamber Network Circle members meet on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at the Rockford Community Cabin from 8:30 – 9:45am for open networking as well as business spotlight presentations.
Monday, May 29, 2023
Memorial Day Ceremony at the Rockford CemeteryJoin Post 102, the Women's Auxiliary, SAL, and local boy scout and cub scout troops as we pay honor to those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving their country.