Event Calendar
Celebration of Leadership 2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Celebrate the 71st Cohort of the Leadership Rockford program with co-workers and friends. After months of dedication to the examination of what makes Rockford region unique, the 2025/2026 graduating class embraces their role as community ...
Coffee and Connections- March
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Perk up your morning with great coffee and even better company! Join us at the Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce office for Coffee & Connections — a casual, come-as-you-are networking meetup for Chamber members. Enjoy coffee from Ivy House ...
IceBreakers Networking Night
5:15 PM - 9:30 PM
Join local Chambers of Commerce, including from Rockford, Belvidere, and The Parks at the Rockford IceHogs game on April 1st, 2026 for our annual IceBreakers Networking Night! Come with coworkers or friends to have a chance to meet local ...
Platt Hill Nursery Ribbon Cutting
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Join us to celebrate the Grand Opening of Platt Hill Nursery!
The Happy Cannabis Co Ribbon Cutting
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Join The Happy Cannabis Co for their re-grand opening!
Rockford Mayor's State of the City
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
This year, the Mayor will present the address to the business community at the Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce’s event to highlight the vital role employers, entrepreneurs and investors play in fostering economic growth and shaping Rockford’s future.
Spring Member Mixer
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Shake off the winter blues and mix it up with fellow Chamber members! Join us for the Spring Member Mixer, where fresh connections are in full bloom. Enjoy complimentary appetizers, a cash bar, and a lively atmosphere perfect for networking and ...
Rethinking Ability in the Workplace
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
In this workshop, HR and business professionals will gain greater awareness of how unconscious bias, stereotypes, and ableism can influence workplace decisions related to hiring, supervision, promotion, and accommodations. Through guided reflection, ...
Economic Insight: A Conversation with Austan Goolsbee
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Economic Insight: A Conversation with Austan Goolsbee President & CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago | May 12 Luncheon The decisions made at the Federal Reserve ripple through every boardroom, factory floor, and growth plan in the Rockford Region. ...
The Power of Style: How to Discover Your Style Story
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Look the part. Lead with purpose. Step into your next opportunity—confidently.
May Ambassador Meeting
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Ambassadors-Join us for our May Ambassador Meeting where we will get to tour the Poplar Grove Vintage Wings & Wheels Museum!
Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce Golf Classic 2026
11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Get ready to swing, network, and have some fun! Join us for the Greater Rockford Chamber Golf Classic on May 18 at Aldeen Golf Club
Coffee and Connections- May
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Perk up your morning with great coffee and even better company! Join us at the Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce office for Coffee & Connections — a casual, come-as-you-are networking meetup for Chamber members. Enjoy coffee from Ivy House ...
Skills Over Stereotypes
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
In this workshop, HR and business professionals will gain greater awareness of how unconscious bias, stereotypes, and ableism can influence workplace decisions related to hiring, supervision, promotion, and accommodations. Through guided reflection, ...
2026 40 over 40 Honoree Reception
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
You’ve been asking, and we’re finally making it happen! Join us as we celebrate the 2026 40 Over 40 honorees — Rockford’s accomplished leaders whose experience, impact, and dedication continue to shape our community.
An Afternoon with the new RPS205 Superintendent, Dr. Larry Huff
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Be among the first to welcome the new RPS205 Superintendent at this special afternoon event! Connect with fellow education and business leaders, hear the superintendent’s vision for the district, and get a firsthand look at what’s ahead for Rockford’s ...
Coffee and Connections- July
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Perk up your morning with great coffee and even better company! Join us at the Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce office for Coffee & Connections — a casual, come-as-you-are networking meetup for Chamber members. Enjoy coffee from Ivy House ...
2026 Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
🎉 The countdown is on… to 8-1-5 Day! 🎉 Join us for the second annual GRCC's 8-1-5 Rockin’ Eve—a bold, high-energy celebration of all things Rockford Region! Hosted at the Hard Rock Casino, this is not your average annual dinner.
Fall Member Mixer
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Cooler weather, warm connections! Join us for the Fall Member Mixer, a cozy evening of networking with fellow Chamber members.
Coffee and Connections- October
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Perk up your morning with great coffee and even better company! Join us at the Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce office for Coffee & Connections — a casual, come-as-you-are networking meetup for Chamber members. Enjoy coffee from Ivy House ...
Coffee and Connections- December
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Perk up your morning with great coffee and even better company! Join us at the Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce office for Coffee & Connections — a casual, come-as-you-are networking meetup for Chamber members. Enjoy coffee from Ivy House ...