Community Involvement
Being part of a community and making a difference in the quality of life is why the Rockford Chamber of Commerce gets involved.
List of donations:
- 8 Minute Vocation Acceleration Experience
- American Flags for Main Street
- Business Expo
- Business of the Year Award
- Community Days Cruise-In, Fireworks, & Food Stand
- Christmas Walk / Winterfest at Shanes Park
- Christmas Treats
- Christmas Decorations
- Citizen Crime Awareness
- Citizen of the Year Award
- Dublin Township Combined Charities
- Gift Certificates
- Golf Outing
- Halloween Party with Fire Department
- Medical/Dental Procurement Board
- Meet the Candidates Night
- Merchant Directory and Phone Cards
- Parkway Athletic Building
- Rockford Welcome Signs
- Santa House
- Sponsor Local Business People to Mercer County Leadership Program
- Support Lions Club Variety Show
- Support Eighth Grade Washington DC Trip
- Support Parkway FBLA Conference Expenses
- Board of Rockford Area Development Corporation (RADC)
- Welcome Baskets
- Annual Scholarship for Parkway High Student
Fast Facts
A major Main Street reconstruction project was undertaken in 1999. The Main Street has new curbs, sidewalks, decorative lampposts, trees, and brick trim in the sidewalks.
A new sewer system and a new water tower was installed in 2000.
