The Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce is your "Front Door" for Economic Development opportunities We have created and operate in an open and free-thinking environment conducive to businesses large and small.
ALL inquiries of the Rock Falls Chamber are always considered confidential.
NIWIB - Labor Force Study
The Northwest Illinois Workforce Investment Board has recently composed a labor study for Whiteside, Lee, and Ogle Couties, and the Rock Falls - Sterling - Dixon area. Read a news release about the study, or vists the NIWIB website to view the study online.
Real Estate Opportunities....
Commercial. Industrial. Residential.
Judy Powell(Realties)
511 E 3rd Street, Sterling, IL
626-7450
Leonard Real Estate (Realties)
901 1/2 West Rt. 30, Rock Falls, IL
625-7183
ReMax Homes Unlimited (Realties)
1201 1st Ave, Rock Falls, IL
626-3034
ReMax Sauk Valley (Realties)
3200 E. Lynn Blvd., Sterling, IL
625-3722
Sauk Valley Association of Realtors (Realties)
2605 Woodlwan Rd, Suite 4, Sterling, IL
626-8148
Financial Insitutions
Amcore Bank (Banks)
302 First Ave, Sterling, IL www.amcore.com
626-4321
Amcore Bank NA (Banks)
941 1st Ave, Rock Falls, IL www.amcore.com
626-1365
Community State Bank (Banks)
1801 1st Ave, Rock Falls, IL
625-1110
First Federal Savings Bank (Banks)
701 First Avenue, Rock Falls, IL www.firstfederalsavingsbank.com
626-9292
Freedom Bank (Banks)
3319 E Linconlway, Sterling, IL www.bankatfreedom.com
625-1860
Freedom Bank (Banks)
1609 1st Ave, Rock Falls, IL www.bankatfreedom.com
626-5626
Sauk Valley Bank (Banks)
901 1st Ave, Rock Falls, IL
626-5996
US Bank (Banks)
300 1st Ave, Rock Falls, IL
622-2573
Chamber Programs
Economic Gardening.
The Rock Falls Chamber employs a version of
"Economic Gardening" for existing businesses to
identify customers and to increase business through
marketing and public relations discussion.
Front Door Start Up.
This Program is for would-be entrepreneurs who are
interested in locating and stating a business in
Rock Falls, IL. Discussions are conducted in a leisure,
relaxed manner on a personal level and Always
Confidential.
BP Invites Teachers to Apply for Energy Education Grants
Grants of up to $10,000 will be awarded to Pre-K and K-12 teachers in the U.S. and Alberta, Canada working to incorporate energy and/or energy conservation in the classroom.... Deadline: March 9, 2009 Posted: January 28, 2009
Do Something Offers Grants for Community Action Projects
Grants of $500 each will be awarded to people age 25 and younger working to launch or expand community action projects, programs, and organizations.... Deadline: Rolling Posted: January 28, 2009
Manhattan Institute Invites Nominations for Social Entrepreneurship Award
Up to five awards of $25,000 each will be given to nonprofits committed to helping those in need; the institute also will award one $100,000 grand prize in recognition of long-time achievement in the field of social entrepreneurship.... Deadline: March 20, 2009 Posted: January 24, 2009
HP Innovations in Education Seeks Proposals From Secondary School Districts
Grants valued at more than $270,000 in HP technology, cash, and professional development will be awarded to U.S. school districts or school systems working to enhance learning in pre-engineering, mathematics, science, and computer science.... Deadline: March 30, 2009 Posted: January 26, 2009
Apply Now for the 2009 MetLife Foundation Community-Police Partnership Awards
The Local Initiative Support Corporation is now accepting applications for its awards program to recognize the work of partnerships between community groups and police that promote neighborhood safety and revitalization. Applications are due February 27, 2009.
For more information and a link to the full RFP, visit theLISC Web site.
Motorola Foundation Calls for Innovation Generation Grants Applications
Grants of up to $75,000 will be awarded to organizations and teachers working to improve science, technology, engineering, and math education for pre-K and K-12 students in the United States, with a focus on girls and underrepresented minorities.... Deadline: February 15, 2009 Posted: January 23, 2009
Getty Institute Offers Multicultural Undergraduate Internships
Stipends of $3,500 and a ten-week internship at the Getty Center or Getty Villa will be awarded to individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds working on their undergraduate degrees.... Deadline: March 1, 2009 Posted: January 23, 2009
Beyond Words: The Dollar General School Library Relief Program
Application deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis.
Benefits public school libraries recovering from major disasters. The fund provides grants for books, media and/or equipment that support learning in a school library environment.
Do Something Disaster Grants
Application deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis.
Grants to young people across the US and Canada with a project idea around the themes of disaster preparedness and emergency response.
Emergency Capital Repair Program (ECRP)
Application deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis.
Grant funds for private nonprofit owners of eligible developments designated for occupancy by elderly tenants to make emergency capital repairs.
Homeless Education Disaster Assistance Program
Application deadline: Feb 9, 2009
Grants to local educational agencies (LEAs) or consortia of LEAs located within the same State whose enrollment of homeless students has increased as a result of a natural disaster that occurred in calendar year 2008.
Safe Havens: Supervised Visitation and Safe Exchange Grant Program
Letter of Intent (Optional): Jan 31, 2008
Application deadline: Feb 19, 2009
Funding for communities to support the supervised visitation and safe exchange of children in situations involving domestic violence, dating violence, child abuse, sexual assault, or stalking.
College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP)
Application deadline: Feb 23, 2009
Grants to provide academic and financial support to help migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their children attend college.
Foundations for Learning Grants
Application deadline: Feb 24, 2009
Grants to help eligible children become ready for school.
Communities Creating Healthy Environments
Application deadline: Feb 26, 2009
Funding to prevent childhood obesity by increasing access to healthy foods and safe places to play in communities of color.
STOP Hunger Scholarships
Application deadline: Feb 27, 2009
Scholarships to recognize and reward the great steps students are taking to fight hunger in our communities across the United States.
Safe Schools/Healthy Students Program
Application deadline: Mar 4, 2009
Provides Federal financial assistance to local educational agencies to create safe and drug-free schools and promote prosocial skills and healthy childhood development in youth.
Indian Education Demonstration Grants for Indian Children
Application deadline: Mar 6, 2009
Grants to provide financial assistance to projects to develop, test, and demonstrate the effectiveness of services and programs to improve the educational opportunities and achievement of preschool, elementary, and secondary Indian students.
Indian Alcohol and Substance Abuse Program (IASAP)
Application deadline: Mar 12, 2009
Funding and technical assistance to federally recognized tribal governments to plan, implement, or enhance tribal justice strategies to address crime issues related to alcohol and substance abuse.
Tribal Youth Program’s Juvenile Accountability Discretionary Grants
Application deadline: Mar 12, 2009
Grants to federally recognized tribes to develop and implement programs that hold tribal youth accountable for their delinquent behavior and strengthen tribal juvenile justice systems.
Drug Free Communities Support Program
Application deadline: Mar 20, 2009
Grants to reduce substance abuse among youth and to establish and strengthen collaboration among communities.
2009 Mobility Planning Services Institutes
Application deadline: Apr 3, 2009
The Mobility Planning Services Institute offers intensive training and planning activities that result in plans each team can take home to improve services in their communities.
Sallie Mae Fund American Dream Scholarship Program
Application deadline: Apr 15, 2009
The American Dream Scholarship Program, established in partnership with the United Negro College Fund, Inc., aims to increase the number of African-American students attending college.
Presbyterian Hunger Program
Application deadline: May 31, 2009
The Presbyterian Hunger Program provides grants in the five areas: 1) Direct Food Relief; 2) Development Assistance; 3) Influencing Public Policy; 4) Life-style Integrity; and 5) Education and Interpretation.
Champ A Champion Fur Kids Grants
Application deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis.
Grants for children’s health and wellness.
William Randolph Hearst Foundations Health Grants
Application deadline: Applications accepted on an ongoing basis.
Provides funding to improve access to quality health care for underserved populations in rural and urban areas.
Communities Creating Healthy Environments
Application deadline: Feb 26, 2009
Funding to prevent childhood obesity by increasing access to healthy foods and safe places to play in communities of color.
Johnson and Johnson/UCLA Healthcare Executive Program
Application deadline: Mar 3, 2009
A management development program exclusively for executive directors and leaders of HRSA-funded community-based health care organizations.
AHRQ Health Services Research Projects (R01)
Application deadline: Mar 9, 2009
Funding for Large Research (R01) Projects, and expresses AHRQ portfolio priority areas of interest for ongoing extramural health services research, demonstration, dissemination, and evaluation grants.
Indian Alcohol and Substance Abuse Program (IASAP)
Application deadline: Mar 12, 2009
Funding and technical assistance to federally recognized tribal governments to plan, implement, or enhance tribal justice strategies to address crime issues related to alcohol and substance abuse.
Nicholas E. Davies Public Health Award of Excellence
Application deadline: Mar 13, 2009
Award stresses excellence in the development of systems that creatively and effectively utilize electronic data on individual patients/clients in the public health arena.
Ryan White Part C: Capacity Development
Application deadline: Mar 16, 2009
Grants for capacity building activities that develop, enhance, or expand a comprehensive continuum of outpatient HIV primary care services.
Designing for Better Health
Application deadline: Apr 1, 2009
A global search for individuals and institutions who help people make better decisions regarding their health and the health of others.
2009 Investigator Awards in Health Policy Research
Letter of Intent (Required): Mar 25, 2009
Application deadline: Jul 28, 2009
Funding for highly qualified individuals to undertake broad studies of the most challenging policy issues in health and health care facing America.
1) Justice and Mental Health Collaboration State-Based Capacity
RFP# EPA-OAR-IO-09-02 - Closing Date: March 16, 2009 “Community Action for a Renewed Environment (CARE) program"
This notice announces the availability of funds and solicits from eligible entities project proposals to receive financial assistance through the Community Action for a Renewed Environment (CARE) program. CARE is a unique community-based, community-driven, multimedia demonstration program designed to help communities understand and reduce risks due to toxic pollutants and environmental concerns from all sources. The CARE grant program works with the eligible entities to help their communities form collaborative partnerships, develop an understanding of the many local sources of risk from toxic pollutants and environmental concerns, set priorities, and identify and carry out projects to reduce risks through collaborative action at the local level. CARE’s long-term goal is to help communities build self-sustaining, community-based partnerships that will continue to improve human health and local environments into the future. The objective of the CARE grant program is to work collaboratively within the community to investigate the effectiveness of the CARE process--whether this cross-Agency, multi-media program provides greater environmental benefits than either non-collaborative or single media approaches. Request for Proposals (RFP) (PDF) (52pp, 218k) Amendment 1, dated January 7, 2009 (PDF) (5pp, 47k) Questions and Answers, dated January 15, 2009 (PDF) (18pp, 98k)
DUPAGE COUNTY MINORITY ENTREPRENEUR CONFERENCE - 3/19/09
Northern Illinois University (NIU) is working the DuPage National Technology Park to encourage and support women and minority entrepreneurs in DuPage County. They are sponsoring The DuPage County Minority Entrepreneur Conference to be held on Thursday, March 19, 2009 at the Northern Illinois University Naperville Campus 1120 E. Diehl Road, in Naperville.
The conference program begins at 8am and concludes at 4:30pm. There will be many sessions, one of which will showcase area resources. One such session is entitled "How to Find Resources Right Under Your Nose." The objective is to showcase area organization such as area SBDC's, SCORE, etc.
The Conference will be followed by Individual Needs Assessments for DuPage County minority and women entrepreneurs. The free assessments will be made available to those who attended the Outreach Event and either own or would like to launch a minority or woman owned business in DuPage County. The Needs Assessments will be conducted by a cross-functional Business Assistance Team. In an effort to leverage existing resources and avoid duplication of services, the team will assess each business and make a determination as to whether there are existing resources which could help support the entrepreneur's needs or those in need of additional assistance will be encouraged to attend additional training in the form of a free course or workshop. The course or workshop will provide more in depth training based on the business' stage of development.
An agenda is attached in the PDF above. For those wanting additional information, please contact: Christy Snider by phone at 815-753-8972 or by email atcsnider@niu.edu
CHICAGO BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY FAIR - APRIL 8TH
Please join us for The Chicago Minority Business Development Council’s 42nd Chicago Business Opportunity Fair on April 8, 2009 at Navy Pier, Festival Hall A, “Today’s Vision for Tomorrow’s Business Growth”. Network with the more than 4,000 major Corporate, Government and Minority Business Participants. Visitwww.cmbdc.org, click on events and then on CBOF 42. You may also contact Cynthia Jordan, Director of Events atcjordan@cmbdc.org or call by phone at (312) 755-2555.
American Heart Association, Midwest Affiliate
Community Action Grants
The purpose of the Community Action Grant initiative is to improve the cardiovascular health of the communities we serve and to advance our 2010 Impact Goal.
The programs must meet the goals and mission of the American Heart Association strategic plan. The following program focus areas may be directed at the public or health professionals and meet the requirements for application of these funds:
· Women and Heart Disease
· Cultural Health Initiatives
· Stroke Prevention and Education
· Childhood Obesity
· Physical Activity
· Grassroots advocacy in support of AHA policy priorities
· Community CPR
The grants are intended for non-profit organizations, for a program/project that will broadly serve the community. We encourage collaboration between non-profits, or between non-profit and for-profit entities; however, the grant can only be awarded to a non-profit partner. Programs should have broad, community-wide impact and not be limited to the members of a specific organization.
Submission Process
Applications must be submitted electronically. Applications will go through a first-round review by a volunteer board of directors or task force for your metro market or region. The top 5 applications from each market/region will be forwarded to the Midwest Affiliate health strategies committee for the final review.
All applications are due by 5:00 pm CST on: Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Review Process
The Midwest Affiliate Health Strategies Committee will review and score the project applications on
June 5, 2009. Based on the scores and rankings, the Committee will determine which projects to fund. Committee members cannot review or vote on applications they submit or that are from their institution(s).
All applicants will be notified by June 15, 2009. Funding will begin July 1, 2009.
Budget/Financial Aspects
Funding is limited to a maximum of $5,000 per project and is granted for a period of one year. The committee reserves the right to approve a lower funding amount.
Areas not allowable for funding include:
· Bricks and mortar - building materials
· Indirect costs – administrative overhead
· Equipment (i.e.):
o TV/VCR/Audio-Visual equipment
o Computer equipment
o Hospital equipment
o CPR mannequins or equipment (with the exception of CPR Anytime kits)
o AED equipment
Areas allowable for funding include:
· Educational materials (AHA materials preferred)
· Equipment or supplies that are consumable or go home with the participants
· Instructor reimbursement (if matching funds are also provided by institution or registration fees)
· Promotional expenses
· Printing and copying
· Telephone
· Travel expenses or mileage ($.14 per mile)
· Office supplies
· Postage and shipping
Re-Application
Projects are funded for a maximum length of one year. If continued support is desired, the individual or institution must submit a new application. Applications will only receive funding for two consecutive years for the same project.
Reporting - At the end of the funding period (June 30, 2010):
1. A financial statement listing expenses for the project will be required. In the event that the money received was not expended due to lower expenses than expected, the remaining funds must be returned to the American Heart Association.
2. If after receiving the grant, the project cannot be fulfilled due to unforeseen circumstances, the entire amount received must be returned.
3. A final summary report with outcomes must be submitted. This progress report should include activities, objectives met or not met, a summary evaluation, future plans, a copy of any materials developed, number of people reached and any other measurable outcomes.
4. Should the focus of the project change or expenses be reallocated substantially, the Health Strategies Committee of the American Heart Association, Midwest Affiliate must be notified in writing and approval obtained before proceeding with the project.
5. We would like to survey a sampling of your participants to gather information on the impact of your project and our funding. The American Heart Association will provide the survey questions and will work with the funded organization to conduct the survey.
The American Heart Association, its affiliates, officers, directors, volunteers and employees shall be exempt from any and all liability, claims, demands, and causes of action in the sponsorship and participation of this program.
Contact
Questions? Please contact your local American Heart Association staff partner or
We can repower this country with 100% clean electricity, rebuild it through increased energy efficiency and refuel it with investment in alternative fuels and public transit.
This change can start here in Illinois! Please join us for this town hall meeting to learn more about how you can help jumpstart a green economy in the Land of Lincoln.
LLCC Green Center to host workplace sustainability workshop Feb. 19
Economics of green business practices will be discussed
SPRINGFIELD—Lincoln Land Community College’s Green Center in conjunction with the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center at the University of Illinois-Champaign is presenting a “green economics workshop” on Thursday, Feb. 19. “Go Green and Save Money: Fiscally Sound Green Business Practices” will be held from 8 a.m. to noon in the Trutter Center on LLCC’s main campus, 5250 Shepherd Road, Springfield.
The workshop will take an in-depth look at the economics of green practices and is designed especially for businesses, educational institutions, churches and other non-profit organizations, and state, county and city municipalities who want to save money and improve their environmental performance through green practices. Specific topics to be discussed include: greening the office, green purchasing, activity-based cost accounting, greening the supply chain, recycling and green cleaning/janitorial practices. Energy efficiency opportunities associated with common office functions, such as heating/air conditioning, electronic devices, appliances and lighting will also be covered.
Registration deadline is Feb. 17. Cost of the workshop is $45 and includes breakfast and materials. To register, call 217.786.2292 (course number WST 014-01WF).
NEW!! Refrigerator/Freezer Recycling Rebate Program
Ameren Illinois Utilities is offering free removal PLUS a $35 rebate for recycling your secondary fridge or freezer.
Guidelines:
* Must be a secondary refrigerator or freezer
* Must be in working (cooling) condition
* Must be manufactured before 1993
* 10-27 cubic feet in size
* Limit two refrigerators/freezers per customer, per program year
Information:
* Hauled away free of charge within 2 – 7 days of request
* $35 rebate check mailed to you within 6 weeks after appliance pickup
* Any working window unit air conditioners can be picked up at same time (no rebate issued for a.c. units)
* Log on tohttp://www.actonenergy.com/home-refrigerator-program.asp for program guidelines
* Call 1-866-899-9088 to schedule pickup
Save the Date: 2009 Green Team Symposium
The 3rd annual Green Team Symposium (GTS) will be held on Friday, April 17th from 8am-2pm in the IWU Memorial Center in Bloomington, IL. This event is cosponsored by the Town of Normal, Heartland Community College, Ecology Action Center and Illinois Wesleyan University and is held in conjunction with the annual Illinois Sustainable Living and Wellness Expo. The GTS is designed to facilitate networking among colleagues and community partners to encourage sharing of information, ideas and experiences in developing and implementing a Green Team. Participants will hear about actions major Central Illinois organizations are taking to become more environmentally sustainable and will learn how to improve their own operational practices.
If you are interested in offering a presentation or registering to attend, please contact Julie Elzanati atjulie.elzanati@heartland.edu or (309) 268-8166. Additional details will be sent to you in late February, or you can check for information as it becomes available atwww.islwe.org.
Save the Date: The 2009 Illinois Sustainable Living and Wellness Expo
On Friday and Saturday April 17 and 18 the IWU Wellness Department and the Ecology Action Center bring you another incredible event promoting your health and the environment. This year's theme is Water - the Ripple Effect emphasizes the importance of clean water. Come see one hundred different exhibits or participate in one of many different workshops; don't miss the Eco-Kids Carnival or the Affordable Fashion Challenge! More details including exhibitor and presenter applications will be posted soon atwww.islwe.org.
Spring 2009 DCEO Peer Exchange
Association of Professional Energy Consultants
Starved Rock Lodge & Conference Center
Utica, Illinois
Mark your Calendars!! (Mon-Tues) May 4-5, 2009
Agenda and hotel reservation information are being coordinated and will be sent shortly.
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