Greater Freeport Partnership on LinkedIn: All In Stephenson County Events Guide August 29, 2024 (2024)

Our office will be closed today, Monday, September 2, in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen tomorrow

We’re looking for volunteers for Pretzel City Brewfest on September 28! Want to help out at a great event and get $10 off your ticket? Volunteer shifts are available from 12-5 PM in 2-hour increments. It’s a fun way to be part of the action!If you're interested, email Katie at kgentz@greaterfreeport.com. See you at Brewfest!

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Last Thursday, we had an amazing time at Wolf Hollow Golf Course with 144 golfers enjoying a beautiful day on the course! A big thank you to our fantastic food and drink providers: Cub Foods, The Rafters Restaurant, Catering & Events, Lena Brewing Company Wishful Acres Farm & Brewery, Hilldale Deli, and Generations Brewing Co. for keeping everyone refreshed and fueled.We also want to thank Wolf Hollow Golf Course for hosting us and providing the perfect venue for the event.A special shout-out to our incredible volunteers who helped make our games and activities a HUGE success we couldn’t have done it without you! And of course, we couldn’t have done it without the support of our wonderful sponsors:Berner Food & Beverage Bocker Automotive Group Danfoss Fehr Graham Fishburn Whiton Thruman, Attorneys at Law, FreeportIndustrialRoofing Freeport Park District FREIDAG Associates GreenState Credit Union Nicor Gas Pearl Valley Farms Snak King SSM Health Monroe State Bank Stephenson Service Company The Morse Group Tri-Star Medals UNION Savings BANK US Bank Winter Construction Inc. Loescher Heating and Air Liberty Village of Freeport Thank you to everyone for making this event such a success—we look forward to seeing you all again next year! 🌟

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On Friday, Andrea and Nicole had the opportunity to speak with an amazing group of female leaders from Peru. Hearing their stories and commitment to empowering women in their country was inspiring and humbling. Learning from and listening to others continues to be the best way we all become better. Thank you to the Freeport International Visitors Council for the opportunity and hosting this fantastic group.#femaleleadership #travel #womenempowerment #internationalvisitors

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Last Friday, we helped Hersey Insurance celebrate their ribbon cutting for their new location at 1525 S. Forest Rd. in Freeport, IL! Thank you to everyone who showed your support and welcomed them to the community.For all your insurance needs, contact the friendly team at Hersey Insurance!

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We are in the throws of the tourism promotion season and nothing speaks to our potential visitors more than great photos and videos. The Partnership has gone to great lengths this season to capitalize on the beautiful spaces and friendly faces in Freeport and Stephenson County to showcase all there is to see and do. Read more here:

Wishing all students, teachers, and staff across Stephenson County a fantastic start to the new school year! As you head back to the classrooms, we hope you’re filled with excitement and ready for all the learning, growth, and fun that lies ahead. Let’s make this year one to remember! #BackToSchool #StephensonCounty #NewSchoolYear #CommunityStrong

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What a wonderful time we had at last night’s Business After Hours, hosted by The Exchange Freeport! The delicious food from Hilldale Deli and the engaging conversations made it a night to remember. We’re so impressed with the amazing space that the Zuberbuhlers are creating in this historic building. From local shopping and excellent service businesses to the beautiful event space, The Locale, it’s a true gem in our community. If you’re looking for a place to host your next event, be sure to check it out!

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Residential development is a key component of Freeport’s revitalization strategy, and the enterprise zone is an important tool to drive that development. The Northwest Illinois Enterprise Zone, which includes parts of Freeport, offers significant incentives such as:Sales tax exemptions on building materials Property tax abatement Waivers on certain permits. Read more here:

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