
2025 Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner
Thursday, August 14, 2025 (5:00 PM - 8:30 PM) (CDT)
Description
🎉 The countdown is on to 8-1-5 Day! 🎉
Join us for the first-ever 8-1-5 Rockin’ Eve—a high-energy fundraiser fuleing the work of the Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce and our vision to relentlessly grow, develop and support a thriving business community. Show your local pride by styling up your favorite 8-1-5 gear, and raise a glass to a night of big vibes, bold moves, and all things Rockford Region.
🎉 GRCC Rockin’ 8-1-5 Eve | Event Agenda
Presented by OSF HealthCare
🕔 5:00 PM | Cheers & Connections
Kick off the evening with high-energy networking, a glass of bubbly, photo opps, and great company.
🍽️ 6:00 PM | Dinner & Conversation
Enjoy a delicious meal, a glass of wine, and table talk with fellow business leaders.
🎭 7:00 PM | Curtain Up: The Main Event
Our program takes center stage—celebrating progress, spotlighting impact, and setting the stage for what’s next. You'll also meet our 2025 Citizen of the Year Honoree and Inaugural Made for Rockford Impact Award Honoree!
🎆 8:15 PM | Rockford’s “Midnight” Moment
Cue the countdown! Let’s toast to the future with a big 8-1-5-style celebration.
Dinner Menu:
Salad, Assorted Rolls & Sweet Butter
Entree Option 1: Slow Braised Short Rib with Confit Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Carrots, Natural Jus
Entree Option 2: Risotto with Asparagus, Beech Mushrooms, Parmigiano Reggiano
Strawberry Shortcake: Chantilly Cream, Vanilla Chiffon Cake, Macerated Strawberries
Please note- seats are not included in this advertising opportunity.
Last Day to Register is August 7. Registration will not be available the day of the event.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Carmen Kellerman (ckellerman@rockfordchamber.com).
Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Executive Sponsor
Citizen of the Year Sponsor
Made for Rockford Impact Award Sponsor
Business Sponsor
Style Sponsor
Cheers Sponsor
Centerpiece Sponsor
Photography Sponsor
Chamber Champion
Individual Registration:
$175 - Members
$200 - Non-Members
Table of 10:
$1,750 - Members
$2,000 - Non-Members
7801 E. State St
Rockford, IL 61108 United States
5:00pm - Network
6:00pm - Dinner
7:00pm - Program
8:30pm - Farewell