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Rockton Chamber of Commerce Members,
The Chamber will be closed on Friday, September 3 and Monday September 6 in observance of the Labor Day holiday.
We’ll be back next week with an exciting September including the Business After Hours at The Pavilion on September 9 and the Women in Business Luncheon on September 22.
Have a safe holiday weekend!
The Rockton Chamber of Commerce welcomes new member: Bernie Venvertloh
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Stateline Women in Business
Tri-Chamber Luncheon & Expo
Presented by the Rockton, Roscoe &
Beloit Chambers of Commerce
September 22, 2010
American Center
Rockton, IL
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Speaker is Carol Lawler,
National Sales Director for May Kay
In 1986 Carol Lawler became an Independent Mary Kay Beauty Consultant and began a journey that would take her to the top of the company as a National Sales Director. While traveling the world and mentoring thousands of women, including National Sales Directors in foreign markets, Carol remains true to her belief of God first, family second, and career third. Come hear Carol share the witty and wisdom-filled highlights of her journey to the pinnacle of one of the best known companies in the world.
Luncheon tickets are $15 for Chamber members and $20 for non-members.
Showcase your business with a booth
at the Expo for only $35.
Luncheon tickets are $15 for Chamber members and $20 for non-members.
Showcase your business with a booth
at the Expo for only $35.
Spon
sorships are available and
raffle items and gift bag goodies are still needed!
RSVP by September 17
Chamber Meetings
Policy and Strategic Planning Committee
Monday, September 13
5:30 p.m. at the Chamber
Board of Directors
Thursday, September 23
5:00 p.m. at the Chamber
Thanks to 3 Sheets Pub for hosting a fantastic Business After Hours on August 31! And congratulations on your ribbon cutting and grand opening!
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Chamber Member Announcements
Chamber Member Events
Business After Hours Set at Orchard Ridge Farms/The Pavilion
Orchard Ridge Farms/The Pavilion will host a Business After Hours on Thursday, September 9, 2010 from 5-7 p.m. This event is by invitation only, so watch your mailbox for further information.
OSF SAINT ANTHONY INVITES COMMUNITY TO
CHILDREN’S HEALTH & SAFETY SAFARI
Sponsored by the OSF Saint Anthony pediatrics, trauma/ emergency services and Lifeline departments, the Ninth Annual Children’s Health and Safety Safari will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 18, on the campus of OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center.
The event is free and open to the community. A few of the highlights include:
* An opportunity to meet the OSF Animal Assisted Therapy dogs
* “Furry Critters” Clinic — select a free stuffed animal and go through a pretend clinic with your new little friend
* Disaster preparedness — walk through a decontamination tent
* Infant safety, brain development and water safety
* X-rays: How doctors see what’s wrong
* Information on Internet safety, nutrition, asthma, burn and fire prevention
* Pain management and how to help your child when he or she is in pain
* A child safety car seat inspection will be available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the State & Roxbury Center in front of the Medical Center
Activities at the booths include tattoo “stitches”; demonstrations of look-alike poisons, a “glow-germ” demonstration before and after hand-washing; and viewing Lifeline Emergency Helicopter and Ambulance.
The Rockford Fire department will bring the “Safety House” and a fire truck to the event. The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Department will offer information on “Stranger Danger” and handling bullies. The Winnebago County Health Department will offer vision screenings for children. The American Red Cross, the Rockford Park District and the YWCA will also have information on their programs.
A highlight of the Health and Safety Safari is the appearance by Troo, the OSF Traumaroo, mascot for the program sponsored by the Trauma Department that emphasizes bicycle safety, home safety, car passenger safety, health safety and playground safety.
Free cholesterol and glucose health screenings for adults will be offered. The event and all activities are free.
For more information, call 815-227-2055.
ABC Catering named Best of Weddings in 2010 by “The Knot”
Recent brides in Chicago rated their wedding vendors, and here’s who came out on top! ABC Catering was named one of the “The Knot’s” Best of Weddings Caterers for 2010. Read more by visiting www.abccatering.net.
Senator Syverson Receives Awards from ManufacturersBrian McGuire President of the Illinois Tooling and Manufacturing Association, which has over a thousand members, was in Rockford on September 2 to present Senator Dave Syverson with their top award for his leadership on manufacturing issues in Illinois. In addition, Tucker Kennedy with Illinois Manufacturing Extension Centers presented Syverson with the Next Generation Award.
Blackhawk Bank Receives ‘Outstanding’ Rating from FDIC
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) recently awarded Blackhawk Bank an overall ‘outstanding’ rating on its Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Performance Evaluation. Blackhawk is the only bank in the Stateline area to receive an ‘outstanding’ rating.
Created as a federal law in 1977, the CRA requires the FDIC to assess financial institutions’ record of meeting the credit needs of its entire community, including low- and moderate-income neighborhoods, while being consistent with safe and sound operations.
The CRA evaluation conducts a Lending Test and Community Development (CD) Test to determine the overall rating. For its CD Test, Blackhawk also received an ‘outstanding’ rating for its performance. The bank’s CD efforts are mainly through qualified loans and services directed at low- or moderate-income persons. The evaluation states that Blackhawk has taken a leadership role in developing products and services aimed at the unbanked population of its assessment area. This includes developing innovative and flexible loan products to help meet personal and household needs.
“This rating reinforces the Blackhawk’s commitment to serving the needs of the community where our customers and employees live and work,” said Rick Bastian, president and CEO of Blackhawk Bank. “Blackhawk is a reflection of its community, so it’s crucial for our business to invest in and help build up and support our local businesses and customers.”
’Outstanding’ is the highest rating given to institutions for the CRA evaluation.
Blackhawk operates eight banking centers in Beloit, WI; Roscoe, Machesney Park, Rockford, Belvidere and Capron, IL. For more information about the bank, log onto www.blackhawkbank.com.
624-ROCK RAFFLE
Don’t miss your chance to win big!!
The more tickets sold, the bigger the winnings!
Tickets are only $10 each and can be purchased at the Chamber office or at participating businesses.
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