First National Bank of Omaha Ribbon Cutting

First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO), who have now re-branded for the new year, celebrated their one year anniversary at the Perryville location with a ribbon cutting and reception on January 23rd. This branch is a non-banking facility and offers residential and commercial mortgages as well as insurance to its customers. Thank you to Erica Moore, mortgage loan originator, Ger-Dee Hayden, … Read More

Stateline Chamber Hosts HHPhotography’s Ribbon Cutting

On January 8th the Stateline Chamber hosted a ribbon cutting for HHPhotography at the chamber office. HHPhotography is owned by Matt Sloniker in Beloit, WI. With a specialty in drone photography, those who attended the ribbon cutting got to see a demonstration. “When connected to my Wi-Fi I am able to legally fly the drone 400 feet high and 2000 … Read More

Wendy’s Ribbon Cutting

On Thursday December 12th, the Stateline Chamber held a ribbon cutting for the new Wendy’s location in Roscoe. This new Wendy’s is connected to the Thorntons off of I90 and is the first to have this partnership.  This is the 35th franchise under the current owner and the first of them to also offer breakfast. “By the end of February … Read More

Stateline Chamber Members Standing Out

Recently two organizations had award ceremonies at which a number of Stateline Chamber Members were honored.   The Rockford Chamber of Commerce celebrated 40 Leaders Under 40. A reception was held on November 7th with over 300 in attendance. According to their website, “40 Under Forty recipients have distinguished themselves in their professional field or organization, are engaged citizens, and … Read More

Ambassador’s Event Raises Over $650 for Scholarship Fund

On July 25th the Stateline Chamber Ambassadors held a Bingo Night to raise money for the Scholarship Fund at the VFW Post 2955. With over 30 attendees, the event was able to raise almost $700 to go toward the fund. The event was a great success, so much so that they are considering making this a bi-annual event. Thank you … Read More

Elevate Launches at Stateline Chamber

The Stateline Chamber has launched their new Member Circle program called Elevate. Informational sessions were held in June to let everyone know what this Elevate thing is and why is a benefit to them, their business, and their employees. Elevate offers two types of Circles: referral and social. Referral circles are groups of people who are looking for a network … Read More

Stateline Chamber Awards Four Scholarships

On Thursday, May 16th the Stateline Chamber awarded four Hononegah Community High School students with $500 scholarships. These students submitted transcripts, letters of recommendation, and an essay on overcoming a challenge to qualify. Branda LaBuy, co-chair of the Ambassadors Committee,  was present at Hononegah to hand out the scholarships to the deserving winners. Winners this year included: Jalen Anderson who … Read More

Triple Crown Baseball Hits HOMERUN With Record Setting Ribbon Cutting Attendance

2 former professional baseball players are investing into the local community with a brand new baseball training facility in South Beloit. Joe & Robert Bennie, owners of Triple Crown Baseball, celebrated with a Grand Opening celebration on January 16th. The event featured a record setting 120+ attendees. We’ve never seen this kind of attendance at a Grand Opening or Ribbon … Read More

2019 Awards Gala Finalists Announced

Our 2019 Awards Gala is set for February 7th, and we now have our list of award finalists. This year’s Gala, brought in part by the generous help from our event sponsor, Blackhawk Bank, will be held at the gorgeous Pavilion at Orchard Ridge Farms. The semi-formal event will be a great night out for our community in an upscale fun … Read More

Hometown Holiday Schedule of Events

The Stateline area is full of amazing holiday traditions, with the local tree farms, lighted parades, charity drives, and so much more...including the area's longest running Christmas celebration, Rockton Christmas Walk. The Roscoe Hometown Holiday adds to our community traditions in its 2nd year, and it looks like the event will be amazing. The event runs from 3pm - 8pm ... Read More