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About Me

Rockford, Illinois was first settled in 1834-1835 by Germanicus Kent, Thatcher Blake, and Lewis Lemon, all of whom came from Galena and established themselves on the west bank of the Rock River. They called their settlement Midway Village which incorporated as a village in 1839, and chartered as a city in 1852 re-naming it Rockford. Rockford got its name from the New Englanders who settled on both banks of a shallow, rocky strech of the Rock River, where there was a natural ford. Rockford, Illinois has a population of more than 150,000 people, with a metro area of approximately 350,000 people. Rockford is located in north central Illinois, just south of Wisconsin and halfway between Galena and Chicago, IL.

My Interests

Family Fun - CoCo Key Indoor Water Resort, Discovery Center Museum, Magic Waters Waterpark, Burpee Museum of Natural History, CherryVale Mall, Edgebrook Shopping Center, Farmer's Markets, Pumpkin Patches & Apple Orchards

Performing Arts/Theater - Coronado Performing Arts Center, MetroCentre, Rockford Dance Company, Rockford Symphony Orchestra, Starlight Theater at Rock Valley College, Mendelssohn Performing Arts, Rockford Art Museum Center

History - Camp Grant Museum, Erlander Home Museum, Ethnic Heritage Museum, Graham Ginestra Museum, Historic Auto Attractions Museum, Memorial Hall War Memorial & Museum, Midway Village & Museum Center, Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum

Sports Teams - Rockford IceHogs (American League Hockey), Rockford Thunder (Professional Fastpitch Softball), Rockford Riverhawks (Professional Baseball), Rockford Raptors (Arena Football), Ski Broncs Water Ski Show Team

I'd like to meet:

Travelers looking for a real, original experience in the heart of America. For more information go to www.gorockford.com

We would also like to meet friendly & outgoing volunteers. If you possess these qualities, the Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (RACVB) would like to utilize your passions and unique qualities to enrich the lives of others.

RACVB volunteers are Rockfordâ€™s ambassadors. They create the first impression visitors or event attendees receive when arriving in our city. RACVB strives to provide a warm welcome to each and every visitor, and our volunteers are vital in accomplishing this goal.

Community Information Center
We are seeking Ambassadors to provide real, original experiences at our Community Information Center located inside Clock Tower Resort. As an Ambassador you will share a wealth of knowledge about the Rockford Region with visitors.

Community Information Booth
We are currently seeking Ambassadors to attend major events throughout the Rockford Region and assist visitors in having a real, original experience in the city we call home.

We always have a variety of other volunteer opportunities available. Let us know what your interests and we will find a role to best fit! If you would like to become a Rockford Ambassador, please email us at [email protected]. We look forward to meeting you!

Music:

Cheap Trick - Rockford's famous hometown rock band. Some of the band's biggest hits over the years include "I Want You to Want Me", "Surrender", "Dream Police", and "The Flame".

Paris Bennett - American Idol Season 5 finalist is from Rockford.

Michelle Williams, solo artist and former member of Destiny's Child is from Rockford.

Movies:

"A League of Their Own"...we're the home of the Rockford Peaches

"The Little Mermaid"...Jodi Benson, the voice of Ariel, is from Rockford.

Television:

Big Brother..."Chicken" George Boswell, season one contestant, is from Rockford.

American Idol...Paris Bennett, season 5 finalist is from Rockford.

The Shield...Shawn Ryan, creator of the show, is from Rockford.

My Blog

Whats Happening in the Rockford Region Oct. 22 to Oct. 28

Here's a sampling of events taking place in the Rockford Region Wednesday, Oct. 22, through Tuesady, Oct. 28. For a more complete list, go to www.gorockford.com. Staind, Seether, Papa Roach, and ...
Posted by Rockford, Illinois on Tue, 21 Oct 2008 08:02:00 PST

What’s Happening in the Rockford Region Oct. 15 through Oct. 21

Here's a sampling of events taking place in the Rockford Region from Wednesday, Oct. 15, through Tuesday, Oct. 21. For a more complete list, visit to www.gorockford.com. House Concert with The Wh...
Posted by Rockford, Illinois on Mon, 13 Oct 2008 08:27:00 PST

What are your favorite winter activities in the Rockford Region?

The winter months are just around the corner, but that doesn't mean outdoor activities in the Rockford Region go on hiatus. From sledding to cross country skiing to disc golf, there's plenty of afford...
Posted by Rockford, Illinois on Thu, 09 Oct 2008 09:30:00 PST

Whats Happening in the Rockford Region Oct. 8 through Oct. 14

Here's a sampling of events taking place in the Rockford Region Wednesday, Oct. 8, through Tuesday, Oct. 14. For a more detailed listing of events, visit www.gorockford.com.RAMP's 18th Annual Luncheon...
Posted by Rockford, Illinois on Mon, 06 Oct 2008 08:14:00 PST

Job Opening at Rockford Chamber of Commerce

Rockford Chamber of CommerceStaff Director, Young Professionals Organization Purpose/Objectives of Young Professionals Organization" Connect young professionals to each other and to the community...
Posted by Rockford, Illinois on Thu, 02 Oct 2008 07:21:00 PST

LiveBig Weekend: Attracting and Retaining Talent to the Rockford Area

LiveBig Weekend November 26-29, 2008 LiveBig Weekend is dedicated to growing Rockford's population of professionals in their 20s and 30s by encouraging young professionals who grew up in the Rockfor...
Posted by Rockford, Illinois on Mon, 29 Sep 2008 01:01:00 PST

Whats Happening in the Rockford Region Oct. 1 through Oct. 7

Here's a sampling of events taking place in the Rockford Region from Wednesday, Oct. 1 through Tuesday, Oct. 7. For more events, visit www.gorockford.com. Rockford Art Museum: 2008 Rockford Midwestern...
Posted by Rockford, Illinois on Mon, 29 Sep 2008 07:33:00 PST

'Dancing Doug' does Waterfront

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HvKQKawHbI Check out this funny video of Rockford, IL Alderman Doug Mark dancing to songs of performers who will appear at the On the Waterfront festival Augu...
Posted by Rockford, Illinois on Thu, 21 Aug 2008 02:32:00 PST

Backyard Vacations

It's Not Too Late to Take a Backyard Vacation this Summer The fall season may be just around the corner, but it's not too late to enjoy the summer splendor in Rockford. The Rockford Area Conventi...
Posted by Rockford, Illinois on Wed, 06 Aug 2008 12:25:00 PST

My Summer Internship at the RACVB: Week 10 & 11

These past two weeks have been fairly busy for me, especially since Stacy is out of town for a week. I was busy getting caught up to speed about different projects I would be working on while she was ...
Posted by Rockford, Illinois on Fri, 01 Aug 2008 07:51:00 PST