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Email us at, admin@NWILbusiness.com to list any event that you are aware of that might be of interest to other business people in any part of Northwestern Illinois.  If you are holding some type of event, let us know.  If you hear of any other event, let us know.  There is no charge for listing an event.  Be sure and note in the email subject box that it is NWILBusiness related.

NWILBusiness Networking Event:  every month at a different location in Northwestern Illinois.  Keep checking this website for the particulars!

Advertise your event here!

Also.............Visit Blackhawk Hills E & I Club website, www.bheic.com for details on all sorts of meetings occurring in our area for businesses.

 

January     February     March     April     May     June     July     August

September     October     November     December

 

Next www.NWILbusiness.com business card exchange gathering

To be held at Pinecricker Cafe, 124 E Mason St, Polo, IL (815-946-3321)

 September 11th meeting

 Bring along another person that wants to promote their business!

 

Find out about other weekend activities at Elizabeth, IL and the historical Apple River Fort, see www.mostelizabeths.com or www.appleriverfort.org

 

June

June 9 thru October 12   

Boetje "Dutch" Mustard Display    Fulton, IL Windmill
What better place to find milled Dutch mustard than at a Dutch windmill.
Boetje Dutch Mustard, made in Rock Island, IL, was recently named the gold
medal winner in the World Wide Mustard Competition.  Come and read about the
company's history and enjoy free samples of the mustard at Fulton's Windmill
this summer.  FREE

Contact information for all events    815-589-4545     www.cityoffulton.us
chamber@cityoffulton.us

July

August

6th Annual International Payment Solutions

Customer Appreciation Party

 

Saturday Aug 16th, Fun starts at 1pm !

 

at Leo and Deanna Townsend's home, 9304 Scenic Bluff Rd, Savanna, IL

 
Come Early for a simple cook out and enjoy the weather the animals and the fun. There will be volleyball, horse shoes, horseback riding, game and swimming.
 
Dinner will be served around 5pm off the grill, then get ready to get down. The band, Cobalt, will be back again for dancing under the stars along with Leo's spectacular fireworks displays.
 
Please RSVP by Aug 13th by calling 815-273-2117 or email leot27@yahoo.com so we may plan accordingly. Please bring a blanket or lawn chair, if possible.  Party will go on rain or shine!!

 

Shannon, IL Homecoming Events

On Sat., August 30th

 At 11:30 A.M. Corn Hole Check In

12:00  Corn Hole Tournament
12:00 to 8:00 Craft Show at the Fire Station, Sun. & Monday too.
1:00 Concessions open downtown
2:00 - 4:00 Hooters of Rockford - Hot Wings eating Contest
2:00 - 5:00 Euchre Tournament
6:00 Bingo open until 9:30 P.M.
6:30 - 7:00 Crowning of the Homecoming Queen
Activities will be in the Prairie Advocate
 
Sunday, August 31
8:00 A.M. to 12:00 Pancake Breakfast the the Fire Station
11:00 Community Church Service
12:00 Concessions open
12:00 Antique Tractor Pull
 
Monday, Sept. 1
8:00 Concessions open
10:00 CARROLL COUNTY'S LARGEST PARADE
11:00 TO 1:00 Butterfly Pork Chop BBQ Dinner with all the fixins at the Village Park
 
More information can be found in the area newspapers.

 

September

September 6th,  11:00 - 3:00

BRICK STREET SATURDAY

Car, Truck, & Tractor Show-----SHOW OFF YOUR WHEELS !

Also attend the 7:00AM Farmer's Market, the 10AM Carnival Games,

the 2PM Ice Cream eating Contet, and the 3:30PM Duck Pluck!

Information at:  www.mtcarrollil.org or call 815-244-1123 or 815-244-7875

Court House Square in Mt Carroll

 

OPEN HOUSE        September 13th      OPEN HOUSE

Snyder Log Homes  has an OPEN HOUSE 

from 1 - 4:00pm

at 13200 Blackhawk Road,        Prophetstown, IL

Check out Snyder Log Homes' ad in our Business Directories; Phone 800-941-7479

 

September 13   

 Green Expo    10am to 4pm    former Fulton Fire Station
Several vendors and speakers will be on hand offering services, products,
and information on saving energy and environmental conservation.  FREE

Contact information for all events    815-589-4545     www.cityoffulton.us
chamber@cityoffulton.us

 

2 Pair of Shorts and 2 Tails

Sept 17th        7:00pm

Lost Creek Players will be hosting the Mighty Richland Players at the

Shannon Bethel United Methodist Church

For more information and tickets call Bonnie Foust at 815 864-2577 or email bfoust74@hotmail.comSeating is limited.

 

October

The Women in Business Committee

of The Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce 

The 2nd Annual Women’s Lifestyle Fair!

 Thursday October 2nd     4p.m. to 8p.m.

 at Gil’s Ballroom ( 2620 Manufacturing Drive Clinton ).

 The Women’s Lifestyle Fair promises to be an exciting evening for all involved! Over 35 businesses and organizations from around the community will be gathered together to showcase what they have to offer women in the area.

 here will be numerous door prizes, activities and information offered at this FREE event! The event is being sponsored by Ashford University, Clinton National Bank and LyondellBasell Industries.

For more information on the Women’s Lifestyle Fair, contact Rachael Soesbe at (563) 242-5702 or rsoesbe@clintonia.com

 

October 11 & 12

 Fall Festival   

10am to 4pm          Downtown Fulton & Heritage Canyon
Welcome the fall season in Fulton and enjoy a river themed experienced with
Mark Twain and river musicians.  Several events include an arts/crafts fair,
food, children's activities, run/walk, guided tours, and much more.  FREE -
downtown Saturday only.  Heritage Canyon both Saturday and Sunday, $2 adults
and $1 children.
Contact information for all events    815-589-4545     www.cityoffulton.us
chamber@cityoffulton.us

November

December

December 5    

Christmas Walk   

5pm to 7pm     Downtown Fulton
Celebrate the holiday season with our friendly community in historic and
charming downtown Fulton.  Evening events include holiday shopping, free
refreshments, music, caroling, Santa Claus, appearance by The Grinch, Live
Nativity, 2 mile/run walk and much more.

Contact information for all events    815-589-4545     www.cityoffulton.us
chamber@cityoffulton.us