3/27/2025 - 7/31/2025
Whether your business is brand new, or an established entity, this series will provide you the opportunity to gain a fresh perspective and strategic plan to grow.
If you are committed to building a better business, this series is for you!
- Increase profit
- Determine your niche market and dominate it
- Clarify your immediate and long-term goals
- Inspire your team to align with the company vision
- Develop a comprehensive plan to guide your growth
- Avoid burnout, reduce stress, and find excitement in your business again
- Become part of a strong leadership roundtable that you can lean on
This is a hands-on, action oriented process during which you will develop your strategic plan and grow your business.
The five-session seminar focuses on the key elements that you must have in place to grow: Mindset, Metrics, Marketing, Methods & Management
Through this process you will detail out your personal game plan to grow your business and hit your targets!
Each session will include hands-on exercises, a roundtable of fellow business leaders to learn with, and resources for you to utilize for years to come.
The Rockford Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Dr. Kevin Mays (Mays Leadership) and Teresa Schissler-Boichot (Boichot Insurance Agency) to offer the most impactful Business Growth Series you have experienced. This process will help you achieve your goals more quickly while creating a thriving business environment.
Dates: This Series will meet from 4-6pm on the following dates at the Corner Bar.
- March 27
- April 17
- May 22
- June 26
- July 31
You must commit to attending all sessions to apply.
At the end of the series, there will be a celebration dinner with your fellow attendees. (Date to be determined)
Investment: INTRO offer of $250 for the first session. (Rate going forward will be $300+) Included is a binder with learning material and personal goals from the seminar that you can refer back to year-after-year. Additionally, you will gain a deep bond with fellow local leaders that will forever change your connection to the Rockford community. Only available to Chamber Members!
Location: Corner Bar
31 N Main St.
Rockford, MI 49341
Online Registration has closed for this event
6/5/2025 - 6/8/2025
Join us for the 56th Annual Start of Summer Celebration in Downtown Rockford complete with a carnival, entertainment, beer tents, fireworks, parade, children's activities and more!
Sponsorship Information
Location: Downtown Rockford
Rockford, MI 49341
6/6/2025 - 6/8/2025
Secure a space as a craft vendor for Friday, Saturday & Sunday of Start of Summer. This is not a booth for business vendors - only crafters and direct sales reps. The annual Start of Summer Celebration requires all crafters to comply with the outlined regulations. All applications will be juried. Please complete the application in full online or download the PDF and return it along with three (3) color photographs of your booth and merchandise and your check for booth fees. Photos can be emailed to info@rockfordmichamber.com if needed.
REGULATIONS
JURIED CRAFTS: All displayed and sold items must be hand-crafted by the exhibitor if you indicate that you are a handmade crafter. The SOS Committee will jury and select crafters for uniqueness, presentation and quality. We reserve the right to ask you to remove any or all items that are questionable or not juried into the show from your display. 10' x 10' space is $105, 10' x 20' space is $150.
DIRECT SALES: The SOS Committee will jury these applications based on product or merchandise duplications. Only one of each direct sales vendor will be allowed in the show – this is on a first-come, first-serve basis.
PLACEMENT: The SOS Committee has the responsibility of placement of booths, with consideration of the entire Start of Summer Celebration. We will try to accommodate your request for placement, but it is not a guarantee. Craft booths will be located on Courtland Street this year.
UTILITIES: An additional fee of $15.00 will be required for electricity. Please indicate such needs by checking the appropriate boxes on your application. YOU MUST supply your own extension cords. You will be responsible for your own maintenance and cleanliness. Booth areas must be kept neat and clean.
SHOW HOURS:
Friday, June 6, 2025......................11:00am-7:00pm
Saturday, June 7, 2025..................11:00am-7:00pm
Sunday, June 8, 2025....................11:00am-5:00pm
On behalf of the Rockford Chamber of Commerce, we thank you for your application and your interest in participating in the 2025 Start of Summer Celebration. THE START OF SUMMER CELEBRATION COMMITTEE
Please Note: ALL crafters are juried. You will be notified if you are accepted or denied via email. If you paid for your space and are denied, you will get refunded. Payment is required within 30 days of acceptance or your space will become available to other applicants. No refunds will be given for no-shows or cancelations made within 30 days of the event.
Location: Downtown Rockford
17 S Monroe St
Rockford, MI 49341
Registration is Full for this event
7/24/2025
Join us for the Annual Community Scholarship Golf Outing hosted to raise funds for our Annual Scholarship Program.
Location: North Kent Golf Course
There are currently 124 spots remaining out of 156
11/21/2025 - 12/20/2025
Join us as we Discover a Rockford Christmas with Santa Visits, Holiday Lighting, the Santa Parade, Carriage Rides & more!
Sponsorships available include:
□ Carriage Rides - $1,000
□ Live Reindeer - $900
□ Holiday Lighting - $750
□ Parade Banner - $500
□ Holiday Spirit - $350
□ Scavenger Hunt - $350
□ Santa’s Goodie Bags - $300
□ Photos with Santa - $250
□ Santa’s Mailbox - $200
□ Santa Sightings - $150
Location: Downtown Rockford
Rockford, MI 49341