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Fiat 500 could extend Belvidere’s small-car tradition
Jul 03, 2009 @ 02:41 PM
ROCKFORD —
A respected automotive industry publication learned this week that Chrysler’s new managing partner, Italian-based Fiat SpA, plans to build the Fiat 500 at a United States plant, which makes its Belvidere assembly plant a likely candidate. But Erich Merkle, industry analyst and president of Autoconomy.com, said Fiat and Chrysler will have to build more than just the 500.
Women honored for their business savvy
The four women who took home awards today as part of the Rockford Chamber of Commerce’s annual Women in Business Expo and Luncheon showed enthusiasm and pride — and a few tears — upon receiving their honors.
U.S. defense companies woo buyers at Paris Air Show
LE BOURGET, France — American defense contractors elbowed into the troubled market for European military transport planes at the Paris Air Show today amid scarce orders for commercial planes for rivals Airbus and Boeing.
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The Restoration Cafe is meant to provide education, job skills and real-life experience to residents of the Rockford Rescue Mission.
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Robotics clinic brings together 'people that share same interests'
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Allstate unveils new eco-friendly data center
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Former 'Cheers' star Ratzenberger emphasizes manufacturing's value
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Rockford architects pair up to create design firm
Jun 21, 2009 @ 12:00 PMArchitects Joe Anderson and Jennifer McInnis, both of Rockford, partnered to form Anderson McInnis LLC, a full-service professional design firm registered in Illinois to practice architecture, interior design and planning.
Kobler re-elected to Illinois State Medical Society board
Jun 21, 2009 @ 12:00 PMDr. William Kobler was re-elected to the Illinois State Medical Society board of trustees in April.
Schmeling VP receives eco-friendly designation
Jun 20, 2009 @ 12:00 PMJ. Earl Wilsey, vice president of Schmeling Construction Co., received LEED AP designation in new construction and major renovation from the Green Building Certification Institute.
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Face of Business
Tracy Bedford
Jun 20, 2009 @ 03:17 PMThe Hoffman Estates resident owns MedLaw Consulting Inc. (312-525-1700, medlaw-consulting.com), which provides support and case-specific analysis in medical malpractice litigation.
Joseph Magdziarz
Jun 13, 2009 @ 05:05 PMThe Rockford resident was elected to serve as 2009 vice president of the board of directors for the Appraisal Institute. He assumed the office Jan. 1, then will serve as president-elect in 2010 and president in 2011. He is president of Appraisal Research Inc. in Rockford.
MJ Anderson
May 30, 2009 @ 10:22 PMMJ Anderson of Roscoe, vice president of creative services at Trekk Cross-Media, 134 N. Main St., Rockford, spoke at the 2009 Printing Industries of America Presidents Conference in Orlando, Fla.
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Dry Otter Basement Waterproofing
Jun 20, 2009 @ 06:02 PMDry Otter Basement Waterproofing performs complete basement waterproofing, wall and floor crack sealing, sump pump fixes, and mold and moisture control.
Michael’s Health & Fitness
May 23, 2009 @ 08:26 PMMichael’s Health & Fitness offers personal training, exercise classes, open gym hours, discounted training sessions for senior citizens and a diabetic support group.
Thriftique
May 02, 2009 @ 03:49 PMThriftique, which opened in Roscoe in March, sells housewares, home decor and antiques.
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Say Cheese: Your events published in spring 2009
Apr 04, 2009 @ 09:16 PMBusiness Rockford asked you to send us pictures of your company's celebrations and awards, and you stepped up. Check out what we published in spring 2009.
Say Cheese: Your events published in December/January
Dec 10, 2008 @ 08:15 PMBusiness Rockford asked you to send us pictures of your business' celebrations, and you stepped up. Check out what we published in December 2008 and January 2009.
Say Cheese: Your events published in November
Oct 29, 2008 @ 09:37 PMBusiness Rockford asked you to send us pictures of your business' celebrations, and you stepped up. Check out what we published in November.
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Rockford native on Nationals stage
May 02, 2009 @ 03:51 PMThe job of selling the Washington Nationals baseball team to the public and corporate world belongs to Rockford native Chris Gargani, who was promoted this year to vice president and managing director of sales and marketing.
Creating transparency for health-care consumers
Apr 23, 2009 @ 12:45 AMFrancois de Brantes is the national coordinator for PROMETHEUS Payment Inc., a new incentive-based health insurance plan being administered locally by the Employers’ Coalition on Health in Rockford.
Swoosh! You need something to make you memorable
Apr 04, 2009 @ 09:40 PMJulius Rhodes, the owner of mpr group, a Chicago-based HR consulting firm, recently spoke to the Rock Valley chapter of the American Society for Training & Development.
