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Mayor Morrissey to Deliver His Business Luncheon Address
City of Rockford leader to speak on some new, important educational initiatives

What: Mayor’s Business Luncheon. More than 500 are expected to turn out for the annual event, designed to bring the public and private sector together to discuss issues important to the business community. There is a critical connection between education and the overall health of our community. Learn more about Rockford Mayor Larry Morrissey’s overall vision for the education of our youth as well as for lifelong learning opportunities available to every member of the Rockford region.

Mayor Morrissey will report on:
  • his goal to develop the City University of Rockford;
  • his administration’s current statistics and future plans on the city’s crucial truancy initiative;
  • the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council, which includes the nFACTOR movement and the newly opened nCENTER;
  • higher education opportunities available to members of our community, and
  • charter schools, and public school governance.


    • Following his presentation, Mayor Morrissey will take questions from the audience.

    Larry Morrissey was elected Mayor of Rockford on April 5, 2005. His agenda includes a strong emphasis on job creation through improving Rockford’s education system, improving public safety, and making core investments in Rockford’s infrastructure; what he refers to as the four R’s: roads, rail, fiber optic ring and riverfront development.
    When: Thursday, August 7, 2008. Lunch and program: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
    Where: Giovanni's Restaurant & Convention Center, 610 N. Bell School Road, Rockford
    Cost/RSVP: 35 per person for members of the Rockford Chamber of Commerce.
    $350 for a corporate table of 10 with signage.
    RSVP by calling 815.963.8123 or online at rockfordchamber.com.
    Sponsors: Presenting Sponsor: TDS Metrocom
    Media Sponsors: 1440 NewsTalk WROK and WTVO TV 17/Fox 39
    Contact: Kimberly Buchanan, Rockford Chamber VP, Programs & Events: 815.316.4335
    Paid for by Citizens for Morrissey

    Paid for by Citizens for Morrissey. A copy of our report filed with the State Board of Elections and the Winnebago County Clerk is available (or will be) for purchase from the State Board of Elections, Springfield, Illinois,and from the Winnebago County Clerk, Rockford, Illinois.

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