Welcome and Happy New Year ! New Business – Lacey and Ashley met with the Council Service Committee to discuss the Chamber’s willingness to take on the Christmas at the Park event. The service committee agreed to the idea and so a date was chosen for Sunday – November 23rd for the Maker’s…
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Rockford Chamber of Commerce – Monthly Meeting Notes 11/14/24 Next Meeting: 12/12/24 at 8:30 a.m. Those in attendance: Kylie Houser, Ashley Stetler, Lacey Rizor, Mayor Searight, Pastor Bill, Amy Wendel and Shelley Muhlenkamp Financial Report SOCA – it was decided to join SOCA in the future. Kylie recommended the $250 membership; Shelley made a motion…
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Welcome: Crysti Forlow and Marilyn Long – the new owners of Ole’ 1820 (Formerly the Rockford Carry Out) . Introductions. Ribbon cutting /Grand Opening (the day before actual opening at 6:30 am!) Tuesday – September 17th —1 pm. Mike Schumm — Historical Marker dedication / log cabin open house during Rocktoberfest – Will start…
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Welcome: Financial Report –- Amanda has resigned as the Chamber Treasurer. We understand the situation and thank her for her years of volunteering and supporting the Rockford Chamber of Commerce. Will take minutes to Peoples bank to have Amanda removed from the bank account. Motion Ami. Second Lacey to appoint Kylie Houser as the…
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Welcome – Ashley Stetler — back on the Board. Financial Report – Amanda Peel – Financial update – sent spreadsheets via email as unable to attend the meeting. WCSM Panther Spirit Shirts for upcoming season — committee agreed to continue this tradition – Cost $350 – logo on 100 t-shirts for Panther sports and 25…
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Welcome: AT SHANES PARK — photo at log cabin. (Chamber donation to restoration project) Financial Report – Amanda Peel – Spring Fling after car show awards net = $1100. Again – Thanks to Amy Noll for leading the Vendor Market. Committee agreed to Community days sponsorship– 15 commercials on WSCM and Van Wert Community Band. …
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Welcome: Heather Fogle – Administrator at Tranquility of Rockford and Aylssa Stemen – Branch Manager at First Financial. A round of introductions so everyone gets acquainted with names and business associations. Financial Report – Amanda Peel – Financials – no updates since last meeting. Will have Spring Fling updates at the next meeting. Donation request…
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Welcome: Financial Report – Amanda Peel – Financials – we are in good standing going into Spring Fling. Several donation requests – Tranquility – End of School Bash. Committee agreed to donate 2 – $10 gift certificates. Another request – from Shanes Crossing Historical Society for log cabin restoration project. Will discuss at the…
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Welcome: Pastor Bill – Rockford United Methodist Church and our newest Board member. Financial Report – Amanda Peel – no activity since January. Donation request – members agreed to donate $200 to the Rockford Lions Club Quarter Auction. Old Business: Chamber directory — done and files have been sent to Reynolds for printing…
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Welcome: Ben Gudorf – Ohio Health – Rockford Location, Mayor Ron Searight and Amy Noll. Made introductions. Financial Report – Amanda Peel – Very little activity. Old Business: Chamber directory / website – Brand It Marketing – took photos of new Mayor and Council and will be using that information for the directory and…
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