Calendar of Events - The Parks Chamber of Commerce
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The Parks Chamber New Member Orientation WEBINAR
1/1/2025
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The Parks Chamber New Member Orientation WEBINAR
1/1/2025
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The Parks Chamber New Member Orientation WEBINAR
1/1/2025
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The Parks Chamber New Member Orientation WEBINAR
1/1/2025
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The Parks Chamber New Member Orientation WEBINAR
1/1/2025
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The Parks Chamber New Member Orientation WEBINAR
1/1/2025
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The Parks Chamber New Member Orientation WEBINAR
1/1/2025
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The Parks Chamber New Member Orientation WEBINAR
1/1/2025
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The Parks Chamber New Member Orientation WEBINAR
1/1/2025
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The Parks Chamber New Member Orientation WEBINAR
1/1/2025
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The Parks Chamber New Member Orientation WEBINAR
1/1/2025
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The Parks Chamber New Member Orientation WEBINAR
1/1/2025
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The Parks Chamber Business Afterhours at Tipsy's
1/23/2025

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The Parks Chamber New Member Orientation WEBINAR
2/5/2025
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The Parks Chamber New Member Orientation WEBINAR
2/5/2025
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The Parks Chamber New Member Orientation WEBINAR
2/5/2025
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The Parks Chamber New Member Orientation WEBINAR
2/5/2025
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The Parks Chamber New Member Orientation WEBINAR
2/5/2025
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The Parks Chamber New Member Orientation WEBINAR
2/5/2025
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The Parks Chamber New Member Orientation WEBINAR
2/5/2025
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The Parks Chamber New Member Orientation WEBINAR
2/5/2025
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The Parks Chamber New Member Orientation WEBINAR
2/5/2025
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The Parks Chamber New Member Orientation WEBINAR
2/5/2025
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The Parks Chamber New Member Orientation WEBINAR
2/5/2025
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The Parks Chamber New Member Orientation WEBINAR
2/5/2025
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Events in the month of September 2023
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9/6/2023

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9/6/2023
Members and prospective members of The Parks Chamber are invited to join us via Zoom on the first Wednesday of every month at 11:00 AM to learn more about the chamber, our events, and the benefits of membership. 

Advance registration is requested, and the Zoom link with dial-in details are provided below:

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9/7/2023

If you are an entrepreneur, leader, business professional, organization, or an individual looking for connection and inspiration, this event is for you!

The event's goal is to provide a unique and inspirational experience that creates connection, impact, and growth while fostering long-term relationships with other like-minded individuals.

You will...

  • ​Meet new people
  • Find connections and ways to partner
  • Feel energized and inspired
  • Create momentum and impact for yourself, your team, or your business.

Walk away with...

  • Business connections (allies, potential partners, friends)
  • Inspiration and energy
  • Knowledge to take back and put into practice right away

You will experience...

  • Unique Rapid Fire Networking Experience
  • Featured Professional Speakers
  • An opportunity for a professional headshot

There are many ways to participate in this event--as a single participant, corporate table, and sponsors.

Speaker Line-Up

  • Cindy Rowe, ​​Goal Getters: How Kindness Is The Secret Key To Success
  • Amanda Kieper, Leadership
  • Heidi Morgan, Mindset
  • Scott Tillema, Creating a Culture of Connection--learning conflict resolution from a hostage negotiator

Photography/Videography and Professional Headshot Station provided by: Woven Film Co.


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9/9/2023
We are holding a recruitment event for Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts.  Both girls and boys are welcomed! Ages 5 to 17.  We will be at Concordia Luthern Church from 9 to 4.

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9/12/2023

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9/12/2023

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9/13/2023
Join us for a casual discussion of current events, the economy and investing. We look forward to seeing you!

The coffee is on me! 

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9/14/2023
Join the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Rock Valley College and Tom Sandquist, the Executive Director of the Rockford Community Investment Fund (RCIF), for this informative workshop!
 
About the Workshop:
 
The RCIF provides financing to small businesses who rehabilitate homes in the City of Rockford, and especially in its low-and moderate-income neighborhoods. The RCIF’s Executive Director, Tom Sandquist, will provide more information about the RCIF, including an overview of its loan program.
 
Join us to learn about:
  • The background and history of the RCIF
  • The minimum requirements for a project to qualify for financing
  • The minimum requirements for a borrower to qualify for financing
  • Loan terms, including the maximum loan amounts, length of the loan term, and interest rate
  • Success stories
About the Speaker: 
Tom Sandquist is a graduate of Rockford University and the University of Illinois College of Law, and practiced at the Rockford law firm, WilliamsMcCarthy LLP, for 33 years.  In January of 2022, he was hired as the Executive Director of the RCIF, the area’s first Community Development Financial Institution. RCIF was recently certified by the U.S. Department of Treasury and has financed the rehabilitation of more than 30 dilapidated homes in the low-and moderate-income neighborhoods of the City of Rockford.

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9/27/2023

Join the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Rock Valley College and BMO for an unprecedented summit focused on empowering your business growth through specialty lending programs. Whether you're a start-up looking to take your first financial step or an established organization planning to expand, this event is tailor-made for you.

Highlights:

  • Business Financing Options: Explore a plethora of financing solutions that cater to your unique business needs. Our comprehensive overview will guide you through the best ways to fuel your entrepreneurial dreams.
  • Specialty Lending Programs Spotlight: Discover how BMO's special lending programs for manufacturing space and loans exceeding $100,000 can boost your business to new heights.
  • BMO Zero Barriers Overview: Unveil the doors to success with BMO's exclusive BMO Zero Barriers program. Learn how this initiative can be your catalyst for growth, with an in-depth overview by BMO's expert team.

Special Guests:

  • Paychex: Gain insights from the HR and Payroll provider to streamline your employee management.
  • Bank at Work (BAW): Enhance your financial literacy and explore free account options tailored for your employees.
  • Business Relationship Manager: Get one-on-one consultations for loans above $100,000.
  • Commercial Team: Meet the experts handling middle-market segments, specializing in the manufacturing space with $25mm revenue.

Come, network with industry leaders, learn from the best, and embrace the opportunities waiting just for you. Your growth is our success!


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