Greater Freeport Partnership on LinkedIn: All In Stephenson County Events Guide August 29, 2024 (2024)

We had a wonderful Rise n' Shine yesterday, hosted by RAMP! Great conversations and food were shared, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to connect with such an impactful organization.RAMP is a non-profit Center for Independent Living (CIL) with a mission to build an inclusive community that empowers individuals with disabilities to reach their full potential. Their services often support individuals and families facing life-changing events, offering guidance and resources when needed.RAMP's commitment to “meeting people where they are” is truly inspiring, and they continue to be a vital resource in our community.Visit RAMP at 2155 W Galena Avenue, Freeport, IL, or reach them at 815- 233-1128.

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Get ready for the Lena Lions Fall Festival this weekend, September 6 & 7, in Lena! This exciting weekend has something for everyone:Live music to keep the party going A festive parade the whole family will love Thrilling carnival rides and games Classic BINGO for a chance to win big! Delicious food and unique craft vendors to explore It’s the perfect weekend for family fun, so bring the whole crew and make some great memories! https://buff.ly/4cHRG0b

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Very few things more insightful than learning from other other cultures. Fantastic experience to learn from amazing female leaders, their challenges, and our common work.

As we step into a new quarter, we are excited to share the impactful initiatives that are shaping the economic landscape of Freeport and Stephenson County. Our commitment to fostering a thriving community through economic growth, business development, and workforce enhancement continues to drive our efforts. Read more here:

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We’re looking for volunteers for Pretzel City Brewfest on September 28! Want to help out at a great event and get $10 off your ticket? Volunteer shifts are available from 12-5 PM in 2-hour increments. It’s a fun way to be part of the action!If you're interested, email Katie at kgentz@greaterfreeport.com. See you at Brewfest!

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Our office will be closed today, Monday, September 2, in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen tomorrow

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We’re looking for volunteers for Pretzel City Brewfest on September 28! Want to help out at a great event and get $10 off your ticket? Volunteer shifts are available from 12-5 PM in 2-hour increments. It’s a fun way to be part of the action!If you're interested, email Katie at kgentz@greaterfreeport.com. See you at Brewfest!

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Last Thursday, we had an amazing time at Wolf Hollow Golf Course with 144 golfers enjoying a beautiful day on the course! A big thank you to our fantastic food and drink providers: Cub Foods, The Rafters Restaurant, Catering & Events, Lena Brewing Company Wishful Acres Farm & Brewery, Hilldale Deli, and Generations Brewing Co. for keeping everyone refreshed and fueled.We also want to thank Wolf Hollow Golf Course for hosting us and providing the perfect venue for the event.A special shout-out to our incredible volunteers who helped make our games and activities a HUGE success we couldn’t have done it without you! And of course, we couldn’t have done it without the support of our wonderful sponsors:Berner Food & Beverage Bocker Automotive Group Danfoss Fehr Graham Fishburn Whiton Thruman, Attorneys at Law, FreeportIndustrialRoofing Freeport Park District FREIDAG Associates GreenState Credit Union Nicor Gas Pearl Valley Farms Snak King SSM Health Monroe State Bank Stephenson Service Company The Morse Group Tri-Star Medals UNION Savings BANK US Bank Winter Construction Inc. Loescher Heating and Air Liberty Village of Freeport Thank you to everyone for making this event such a success—we look forward to seeing you all again next year! 🌟

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On Friday, Andrea and Nicole had the opportunity to speak with an amazing group of female leaders from Peru. Hearing their stories and commitment to empowering women in their country was inspiring and humbling. Learning from and listening to others continues to be the best way we all become better. Thank you to the Freeport International Visitors Council for the opportunity and hosting this fantastic group.#femaleleadership #travel #womenempowerment #internationalvisitors

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