Natural Land Institute is proud to announce that it has received a $2,500 grant for Family Nature Day from the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois with support from the Dr. Louis & Violet Rubin Fund. Family Nature Day is a free family themed event that features several learning stations scattered throughout Nygren Wetland Preserve in Rockton, Illinois. The event will be held on Sat., … Read More
Goldie B. Floberg CEO to Present ICPN Conference Keynote
Goldie B. Floberg Center CEO John Pingo, Ph.D. BCBA-D, will present the keynote address at the Illinois Crisis Prevention Network (ICPN) Annual Conference March 20, 2018. John Pingo, Ph.D. BCBA-D, CEO of Goldie B. Floberg Center, will present the opening keynote address “Nirvana Through Nerdism: A Geek’s Guide to Mindfulness When Working with People with Challenging Behavior” to attendees … Read More
SwedishAmerican Foundation to Celebrate 100 Years of Philanthropy with Annual Fundraising Gala on March 3
The SwedishAmerican Foundation is excited to announce it is hosting its annual fundraising gala on Saturday, March 3 at Giovanni’s, 610 N. Bell School Road, Rockford. Swedes’ Night (formerly known as Cruise) is now the party to attend with several exciting changes – a new look, a new feel and lots of fun. The theme of Swedes’ Night is “100 Years of Philanthropy,” … Read More
Vintage Petal Blood Drive 2 19 18
What: Vintage Petal Blood Drive When: Monday, February 19th, 2018 10am to 2pm Where: Vintage Petal 301 N. Main Street Rockton, IL 61072 Why: By hosting a blood drive, Vintage Petal is helping save lives in our community. For more information or to schedule a time-saving appointment to donate, please call RRVBC toll-free at 1-877- RRVBC-99, or call (815) 624-2311. You may … Read More
Don’t Be Lazy – The Role of a Chamber of Commerce in Your Small Business Marketing Efforts
A Chamber of Commerce plays a very important role in your marketing efforts. Just not the way you probably think it should. I have served in almost every capacity you can think of for the local Chambers, and can say without a doubt if you think the Chamber's job is to market your business for you and to drive customers ... Read More
Savant Capital Management Adds to Team and Recognizes Current Employees
ROCKFORD, IL (February 1, 2018) – Savant Capital Management, an independent nationally-recognized fee-only wealth management firm, is pleased to announce the addition of several new team members to its Rockford office and to recognize the achievements of current employees. Additions to Team: Drake Grindle joined Savant in December as an associate in the firm’s Accelerated Career Development Program. This advisor training program allows employees to … Read More
John Sentovich Joins Savant as Business Development Financial Advisor
Savant Capital Management, a nationally-recognized fee-only wealth management firm, announced it has hired John Sentovich as business development financial advisor in its Rockford, Illinois, office. Sentovich is a member of Savant’s Advisory Team and provides philanthropic assistance to private and family foundations, and works with religious entities and clients to implement socially responsible investing. He is also responsible for educating prospective clients … Read More
SwedishAmerican to Host FREE Heart Care Ask the Experts Program and FREE Open House
On Monday, February 5 at 5 PM, SwedishAmerican will host Heart Care Ask the Experts, a FREE event about keeping your heart healthy, at Giovanni’s, 610 N. Bell School Road in Rockford. Attendees can arrive at 5:00 PM to register and browse informative heart care exhibits. At 6:00 PM, SwedishAmerican President & CEO Dr. Michael Born will provide an update … Read More
SwedishAmerican Pediatrician Dr. Manika Bhateja Relocates to Stateline Clinic in Roscoe
SwedishAmerican Pediatrician Dr. Manika Bhateja recently relocated to SwedishAmerican Stateline Clinic, located at 4282 E. Rockton Road, Roscoe. Previously, Dr. Bhateja was located at Rock Valley Clinic in Rockford. Dr. Bhateja graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis. She completed her pediatrics residency training at Michigan State University and is board certified in pediatrics. She is a Fellow … Read More
Free IRS & Federal Trade Commission Webinar for Small Businesses
Protecting Sensitive Business and Customer Data: Practical Identity Safety Practices for Your Business A free webinar for small businesses Presented by the Federal Trade Commission & Internal Revenue Service Thursday, February 1, 2018 — 1 hour 1:00 pm Eastern | 12:00 pm Central | 11:00 am Mountain | 10:00 am Pacific | 9:00 am Alaska | 8:00 am Hawaii Identity thieves target small businesses to steal passwords, bank account information, Social Security … Read More