Leland Park was the center of high tension and competitiveness during the first Stateline Softball Throwdown in Roscoe. With the field set and teams warming up, the small businesses who signed up for the throwdown were quick to learn that this was no backyard game. Though winning this tournament would not lead to national bids or championship rings, it would … Read More
Stateline Chamber member Oak Strength hosted over 20 community members for a Business After Hours event and ribbon cutting Wednesday, June 20th at their new location in Loves Park. Adam and Heather Lane originally opened Oak Strength the summer of 2012 in Roscoe, IL. Since then their programs have grown and a new larger facility was the obvious next step. … Read More
Goldie B. Floberg Center CEO John Pingo, Ph.D. BCBA-D, has been appointed by Governor Rauner to the Quality Care Board within the Office of Inspector General. John Pingo, Ph.D. BCBA-D, CEO of Goldie B. Floberg Center, was appointed by the Governor to serve a multi-year term on the Quality Care Board. The Board monitors and oversees the operations, policies, … Read More
Savant Capital Management is hosting the Ideal Perspectives event, “Using Genealogy to Reconstruct a Life: Chasing Uncle William through the Wilds of Cyberspace,” on Thursday, June 14, at 6:30 p.m. at NIU Rockford, 8500 E. State Street. The event features keynote speaker Annette Burke Lyttle, a professional genealogical researcher, who will help attendees discover how to uncover their life stories. Burke Lyttle, also an educator, writer, … Read More
Gateway Community Bank has announced the additions of two new Vice Presidents that recently joined the bank. Michelle Matthys comes to the bank as a Vice President of Commercial Banking and Drew Brauer joins the bank as Vice President of Retail Banking. Both have long time careers tied to the Stateline banking community. “We are extremely fortunate to be able to have added the … Read More
Northern Illinois University College of Business honors Savant CEO Brent Brodeski, CEO of Savant Capital Management, a nationally-recognized fee-only wealth management firm headquartered in Rockford, has been recognized by the Northern Illinois University College of Business as its 2018 Distinguished Alumnus. The award was presented to Brodeski at the College of Business Annual Alumni Luncheon on May 4. Brodeski, a founder … Read More
Savant Capital Management, a nationally-recognized fee-only wealth management firm headquartered in Rockford, is pleased to recognize Financial Advisor Matthew Armstrong for earning the Accredited Investment Fiduciary® (AIF®) professional designation. The AIF® designation signifies specialized knowledge of fiduciary responsibility and the ability to implement policies and procedures that meet a defined standard of care. Through fi360’s AIF Training programs, AIF® designees … Read More
On Thursday, May 24th, the recipients of the 2018 Stateline Scholarship were recognized and awarded $500 scholarships at a ceremonial breakfast held at Jessica’s Restaurant. Headed by the Chamber Ambassadors, the funds are raised at chamber events for the benefit of area high school seniors. Applicants are required to complete an application packet including a resume, essay, and letters of recommendation. … Read More
US Cellular had our very first Home/Business Security Workshop open to all Stateline Chamber members on May 10, 2018 at Louie’s Tap House in Roscoe, IL. Our goal was to make our chamber members aware that US Cellular is more than just cell phones. We have a vast array of Home/Business security and smart home products available to all. Products … Read More
