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February 2019
Adulting 101- Finance
Adulting 101 is back for 2019! One of our most popular topics, Finance 101, will be returning to kick off the series (because who really has any idea how to manage finances). We will be learning from local expert and financial advisor, Michelle Bowman, from Edward Jones! Come ready to learn and ask questions. If you're uncomfortable asking a question in front of the group, send it in early to [email protected] and it will be read anonymously!
Find out more »March 2019
IGNITE After 5- Dog Haus
Join IGNITE at our upcoming After 5 on March 20th from 5:30-7:30pm at Dog Haus! This come-and-go-as-you-please event is perfect for networking. Whether you’re looking to make friends or business connections, After 5s are a great place to connect with other young professionals. Need a little extra help making introductions? Looking for an IGNITE Leadership Team member and they will happily help you connect. Free event, no registration required. Our 2019 After 5s will be on the 3rd Wednesday…
Find out more »April 2019
IGNITE Lunch with a Leader- Mayor McNamara
Mayor McNamara will be discussing his path to becoming a leader in the Rockford Community and the steps he took along the way. Bring your own lunch and come ready to ask questions! The session will take place at Rockford University's PURI School of Business, Rm 124!
Find out more »IGNITE Town Hall
Attend our monthly leadership meeting and get updates on what IGNITE is up to. Feel free to provide any feedback you have and be a part of the planning process. A great event for new members or members looking to amp up their involvement with IGNITE.
Find out more »After 5- Aero Ale House
Join us for our monthly After 5 at Aero Ale House for some fun and casual networking! Come and go as you please between 5:30pm and 7:30pm. Cash bar and free appetizers (dependent on the establishment) will be provided. Our After 5s are the 3rd Wednesday of every month.
Find out more »May 2019
IGNITE After 5
This After 5 is specifically designed to answer any and all questions about IGNITE Cup. Pick up a Calendar of Events, strategize on the Photo Scavenger Hunt, and network with the competition. Consider this After 5 a pre-season event you won’t want to miss!
Find out more »June 2019
Volunteer Day with Starlight
We are very excited to announce an upcoming IGNITE volunteer day with Starlight Theatre, located on Rock Valley College's campus! We will be spending the day helping them with the following tasks to prep for their shows this season: Painting Scenery Building Scenery Cleaning and Stocking Concession Stands Sewing and altering costumes Cleaning and Organizing Theater Storage Kids over the age of 6 are allowed if supervised by a parent or guardian. Register HERE if you're interested in helping out! Instructions for…
Find out more »IGNITE Lunch with a Leader- Michele Petrie
Lunch with a Leader is a great time to learn from a VIP in the community in an easy, laid back way. This month, hear from Michele Petrie from Wintrust Commercial Banking & Mortgage! RSVP here! We will be in the PURI School of Business in Rm. 124!
Find out more »IGNITE After 5- Olympic
Join us for some fun networking with fellow IGNITE members at our next After 5! Whether you're interested in personal/professional development or community involvement, this After 5 will have all of these opportunities! We will have a drive for KFACT to help them with their wish list for girls heading to college! Here is a list of their current needs! We will also have members from our IGNITE Business Networking Group attending to speak with IGNITE members who are interested in professional development!
Find out more »July 2019
IGNITE Town Hall
Attend our monthly leadership meeting and get updates on what IGNITE is up to. Feel free to provide any feedback you have and be a part of the planning process. A great event for new members or members looking to amp up their involvement with IGNITE.
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