Dan Beranek, a graduate of Eastern Illinois University, was hired as general manager of the Stone Quarry Recreation Park, part of the Byron Forest Preserve District.

The Rockfordian is the director of operations for Mary’s Market in Rockford.

Andrew Leatherby worked his way from the ground up and bought the company he now operates.

Special Effex resurfaces and decorates concrete.

Deanne Phillips joined AMCORE Bank as senior portfolio manager and vice president.

Doug Noble, a Quad Cities-area resident, was chosen vice president of the Quad Cities region mortgage team at US Bank.

Business Rockford asked businesses to send us pictures of their celebrations, and they stepped up. Here's what arrived in April.

Business Rockford invited businesses to share their celebrations with us, and they responded. Check out what readers sent for June's issues.

Paul Esajian, one of the stars of A&E’s “Flip This House” and co-founder of FortuneBuilders Inc., was in Rockford July 10 to talk to members of real estate investment club Midwest REA of Rockford.

Doug Stitt is president and chief operating officer of The Caldwell Group Inc., 5055 26th Ave., Rockford.