SwedishAmerican’s New Radiation Oncologist

SwedishAmerican Introduces New Radiation Oncologist Ben Durkee, MD, PhD SwedishAmerican Regional Cancer Center is pleased to introduce its newest Radiation Oncologist Dr. Ben Durkee, MD, PhD. Dr. Durkee is a member of the American Society for Radiation Oncology and is board eligible in radiation oncology. He has a special interest in stereotactic radiotherapy/radiosurgery and in women’s health and oncology. Dr. … Read More

United Way’s Campaign Kickoff

United Way’s annual community campaign kicks off  Champions of the 2016 Community Campaign announced (BLACKHAWK REGION) – United Way Blackhawk Region officially launched its annual community campaign at a breakfast held at the ABC Supply Co. corporate hangar at the Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport on Wednesday, Sept. 21. Close to 400 United Way supporters filled the airport hangar to join … Read More

Launch of App Makes Loving Rockford Simple!

ROCKFORD, IL: Today marks the anticipated launch of a new app in the Rock River Valley designed by Rockford Buzz Inc, and modeled after the popular website www.rockfordbuzz.com which promotes a positive look at our region. The app is available for Samsung, Android and Apple phones and is free to download. Since 2014, the website-based business Rockford Buzz Inc., has grown from the … Read More

Chamber Taking Applications for Office Assistant

The Stateline Chamber of Commerce is looking for a Part Time Office Assistant. Job would include: Office experience required. Superior Customer Service skills including answering phones and assisting Chamber visitors, Basic Bookkeeping, Clerical Duties including typing, filing, mailing, and preparing documents for Chamber committees and Executive Director, Computer skills (Excel and Word), and assisting the Executive Director with various other office/event duties. 15 ... Read More

SwedishAmerican CEO Gains National Recognition

SwedishAmerican CEO Dr. Bill Gorski Named Top 110 Physician Leader by National Industry Magazine; Only Hospital CEO in Rockford to be Included on List   SwedishAmerican, a division of UW Health, is pleased to announce that the national industry magazine, Becker’s Hospital Review, has included its president and CEO, Dr. Bill Gorski, in its “110 Physician Leaders of Hospitals and Health … Read More

Stateline Chamber Has New Location for First Joint Golf Play Day

The newly formed Stateline Chamber of Commerce announces new location for the 2016 Golf Play Day Our region is known for its great golf courses. Well, it is Golf Play Day season, and the Stateline Chamber of Commerce has announced a change to their event for 2016. In 2015, the Roscoe & Rockton Chambers were still operating separately, and held ... Read More

Board & Brush Celebrates New Location with Stateline Chamber Ribbon Cutting

On Tuesday May 31st, Board & Brush was welcomed into the Stateline Chamber, about a month after their grand opening at their new location in Roscoe. The occasion was marked with a ribbon cutting attended by Stateline Chamber Members, the owner of Board & Brush, the owner’s family, and employees. Board & Brush came to Roscoe after Sarah Doyle, the ... Read More

Machesney Park US Cellular Joins Stateline Chamber with Ribbon Cutting

On Tuesday May 24th, Stateline Chamber members met at US Cellular in Machesney Park to welcome them as new members of the Chamber. With 15 people in attendance, US Cellular and the Stateline Chamber celebrated the occasion with a ribbon cutting. Several Chamber Ambassadors were there to visit and welcome the newest member. Before the ribbon cutting, sales manager Kashif … Read More

3 HHS Seniors Receive Chamber Scholarships

On Tuesday the 24th, we awarded financial scholarships to three seniors from Hononegah High School. Josyln Juhl, Erin Karg, and Ben Halom were each granted a scholarship of $500 to go towards their college educations. Stateline Ambassadors, along with the recipients and their families, were in attendance to celebrate the students’ success and commitment to education. Josyln Juhl will be … Read More