The Media is invited to send reporters and cameras to cover "State of the State" by Illinois State Representative Joe Sosnowski on Wednesday, May 18 at 4:00 PM at Forest Hills Country Club (5135 Forest Hills Road).
The schedule is as follows:
- 4:00 PM: Networking Begins
- 4:30 PM: Welcome by The Parks Chamber Executive Director Tonya Lamia
- 4:45 PM: “State of the State” by Illinois State Representative Joe Sosnowski
- 5:15 PM: Networking Resumes
This is the fourth of ten events as part of The Parks Chamber Legislative Event Series.
"The Parks Chamber Legislative Event Series provides opportunities for government leaders to share official 'State of' addresses that highlight current initiatives and successes," said The Parks Chamber Executive Director Tonya Lamia. "Our primary goal of the Series is to connect the local business community with legislative and government leaders so we can hear from them directly. Events are held on the third Wednesday of every month from February through November from 4:00-6:00 PM at Forest Hills Country Club. Each event also features Informational Tables by federal, state, and local organizations that offer FREE and confidential services to businesses and entrepreneurs, including the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC), The Workforce Connection, and the U.S. Commercial Service."
Photos and videos of past events ("State of the State" by Illinois State Representative Maurice West II on April 20, "State of the Airport" by Chicago Rockford International Airport Executive Director Michael P. Dunn on February 16, and "State of the County" by Winnebago County Board Chairman Joseph V. Chiarelli on March 16) are available online at ParksChamber.com/gallery
ABOUT REPRESENTATIVE SOSNOWSKI
State Representative Joe Sosnowski represents Illinois’ 69th District, which includes portions of Boone and Winnebago Counties. A member of the Illinois General Assembly since 2011, he is an advocate for families, taxpayers, and job creators throughout the Stateline region. Representative Sosnowski is a graduate of Northern Illinois University. He was twice elected to the Rockford City Council, where he served as First Ward Alderman until being elected to the Illinois House of Representatives. He was also Director of Institutional Advancement at Rockford Christian Schools until 2020. Representative Sosnowski is a member of Stateline Community Church and lives in Rockford with his wife, Roxanne, and their three children.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Tonya Lamia
815.997.3724
tonya@ParksChamber.com
UPCOMING EVENTS IN THE SERIES
www.parkschamber.com/legislative-event-series-2022
MAY 18
“State of the State”
Illinois State Representative Joe Sosnowski
JUN 15
“State of the State”
Illinois State Representative Dave Vella
JUL 20
“State of the State”
Illinois State Senator Dave Syverson
AUG 17
“State of the State”
Illinois State Senator Steve Stadelman
SEP 21
“State of the Schools”
Harlem Consolidated School District 122 Superintendent Dr. Terrell Yarbrough
OCT 19
“State of The Parks”
City of Loves Park Mayor Greg Jury & Village of Machesney Park Mayor Steve Johnson
NOV 16
“State of The Park District”
Rockford Park District Executive Director Jay Sandine
