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| Upcoming Events | LOTB - First Time Home Buyers
May 19, 2010
12:00-Giovanni's
Anniversary Party
May 20 - 7:00p.m.
Radisson Hotel
next leaders webcast luncheon
May 26, 2010
11:30 am - Radisson
UNPLUGGED w/ FatWallet CEO
Tim Storm!
June 10
5:15-Fatwallet HQ!
LOTB - Investment Fundamentals
June 16 - 12:00p.m. Giovanni's
After 5 - Irish Rose
June 17 - 5:30p.m.
Member Meeting - Afternoon
June 23
12:00p.m.- Franchesco's
Member Meeting - Evening
June 30
5:30p.m.- Radisson
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IGNITE
Founding Partners
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Holmstrom & Kennedy, P.C.
KMK Media Group
Williams McCarthy, LLP
Coyle-Varland Insurance Co., INC
RSM McGladrey
Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
GrahamSpencer
Rockford Area Realtors
Rockford Area Economic Development Council
Williams-Manny, INC
Rock River Valley Blood Center
Rockford Park District
Rockford Chamber of Commerce
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The Ignition Switch
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CHANGE OF LOCATION AND LOWERED PRICE
IGNITE's One Year Anniversary Bash - May 20thCelebrate IGNITE's First Anniversary in style at the Radisson Hotel!  | The Anniversary Bash has a new home!! Come celebrate all IGNITE has accomplished over the past year and, more importantly, all that is to come at the RADISSON HOTEL (200 South Bell School Road) on May 20th from 7-10p.m. K's was providing a small logistical challenge so, the team has decided to move to a more intimate space. The great news? The line to the women's restroom will be extremely shorter. (You're welcome ladies.) To reward your flexibility, we've decided to knock a few bucks off the price!! Tickets are $20 for members and $23 for nonmembers in advanced and $25 for all at the door. Each ticket still includes a complimentary drink, complimentary appetizers, live music by Cover Story sponsored by LaMonica Beverages, CAKED Cupcakes, a complimentary Photo Booth for photo fun, networking opportunities galore and tons of great prizes including a $100 gift card to Privileges! Order your tickets in advanced a receive a chance to win one of our great prizes!! Even better, order your tickets by 5:00p.m. Friday and receive 3 EXTRA chances to win!! Here's the link... Purchase now!
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Buy A House?? Eek....
Have questions about buying your first home? Whether you're thinking of purchasing in the near future or within the next few years, don't miss this great LOTB! Join us at Giovanni's on May 19th from 12:00-1:00p.m. to enjoy lunch and learn from Keller Williams Realtor, Betty Sayad as well as Steve and Michele Hoefle from Midwest Bank. Tickets include lunch as well as the program and are $12 for members and $15 for non. Purchase tickets HERE today!! Space is limited so sign up quickly! |
Workplace
Etiquette: Social Media Friend Requests
 It's now more uncommon to NOT be a member of one of the many social
media sites than the other way around, so chances are you've encountered
the awkward instance in which you've received a friend request from a
coworker you'd rather not "friend" outside of work. What's the correct
etiquette for this situation? Can you reject the request, or should you
accept to keep things from being too awkward at the office? Anthony
Balderrama addresses this issue in his article "Rejecting a social media request" on the
CareerBuilder.com Job Seeker Blog. Like what you read? It's a excerpt from IGNITE's Inspire Blog!! Check it out! There's more great information from this dedicated committee. Interested in helping write? Want your voice heard? Email Mika and get started! |
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Rockford Rocks!!
At Ignite, we know that Rockford Rocks but we want to share what we know! Submit events, happenings, cool things to do, things you love about Rockford and we'll share with our members. Let us know what you think makes Rockford Rock!
Music on the Mall - May 14 - 6:30p.m.-8:30p.m. - Edgebrook Shopping Center - Come experience live music at its best! Local musicians
will be performing their latest tunes for you to
enjoy. Music on the Mall is hosted by Mary's
Market and located right outside
their café in Edgebrook Shopping Center. This week, enjoy Calvagna Harris Bring a date,
your own chair, grab some friends and come out to
enjoy!
 Groove Walk - May 15 - 9:00p.m.-1:00a.m.- Downtown Rockford - Enjoy fantastic bands at 10 different downtown locations by purchasing a Groove Walk ticket! Tickets are $7 in advanced, $10 at the door and provide access to all participating establishments. Walk from venue to venue or hope on the Rockford Mass Transit Trolley sponsored by Rasmussen College! Help support local Rockford musicians as well as the downtown scene. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here!  Magnolia Festival - May 16 & 17 - Northend Commons, Main & Auburn Streets - Come out for two days of food, live music, art, games and fun. Taste of the
North End with food by Altamore Ristorante, North End Coffee Bar, Der
Rathskeller & J.T.'s Bourbon Street Grille. Live entertainment all
day. Buy a Jane Magnolia--the gift
that lasts forever. Visit their website for the schedule! Goodwill Diva Dr ess Sale - May 16 - 10:00a.m.-4:00p.m. - Holiday Inn - Got a swanky event in the near future but need a dress? Goodwill has pulled the best of the best from cocktail dresses, little black dresses, prom dresses.... they got them all! Even better? Great prices with proceeds helping to fund Goodwill's programs that help provide jobs, training and placement services for people with barriers in the Rockford area. Feel good about looking fabulous.  Colin Hay - May 18 - 7:00p.m. - Sullivan Theatre (Old NAT) - Come listen to Colin Hay (of Men at Work) for a live show downtown sponsored by Kryptonite. Miles Nielson will be opening for the Colin. Want to learn more? Check out this video for ticket information and a taste!
Blood Drive - May 19 - 9:00a.m.-2:00p.m. - Edgebrook Shopping Center - Before heading to the LOTB at Giovanni's, stop by the Edgebrook Shopping  Center on Alpine to donate blood to save lives! To schedule an appointment, please call the RRVBC office at 815
965-8751. First time donors, please bring a photo I.D. & eat and
drink before donating! WALK-INS ARE WELCOME! |
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