Donors & Supporters

The Greater Freeport Partnership could not do the work we do reinforcing and promoting Freeport and Stephenson County without the support of many organizations, businesses and individuals. That support comes in many styles and levels. Thank you to all our private partners who support our work. In this part of our website, we want to recognize those whose backing make what we do possible.

Partnership Level Members

Some companies and organizations voluntarily provide additional support above and beyond normal membership levels. They do so to invest in the Greater Freeport Partnership’s work in workforce development, economic development, business services, tourism, downtown development and more.

Find a complete list of our members in our membership directory.

Volunteers

From organizing committees to workers at events, volunteers provide the brain and muscle power to make our events a success. From our volunteer board of directors to the Partnership Ambassadors to the set-up and clean-up crews at our events, volunteers are essential to what we do. To join a Partnership committee, please contact 815-233-1350.

Marketing Committee

Mike Marten, Chair
Josh Elliott
Lance Ferguson
Josh King-Slowinski
Devin Mielke
Carolyn Mitchell
Kevyn Sutter

DEIB Advisory Committee

Josh Elliott
Lance Ferguson
Julie Hartman-Linck
Greta Herrell
Michael Johnson
Josh King-Slowinski
Kim McIver
Pat Norman
Sofia Santiago

Design & Placemaking

Rhonda Becker
Bruce Cubberley
Wayne Duckman
Brandon Harmon
Devin Mielke
Aubra Palermo
Cal Wescott
Erik Zuberbuhler

Downtown Promotions

Sarah Brennan
Tim Connors
Jaime Elliott
Brandon Harmon
Mark Mannino
Ginger Mercier
Devin Mielke
Aubra Palermo
Angie Spachman
Cal Wescott

Event Sponsors

Some companies and organizations voluntarily provide additional support above and beyond normal membership levels. They do so to invest in the Greater The Greater Freeport Partnership would like to thank our event sponsors who help cover costs to make more affordable events and activities for attendees. If you are interested in helping to bring one of these events to our residents and visitors, contact kgentz@greaterfreeport.com.

Key Industries

Healthcare

Construction, Plumbing, Heating, & Service

Private Label Food Manufacturing

Stephenson County Major Employers

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Partnership Cash for the holidays! November 20, 2024 The Greater Freeport Partnership continues to support the popular Partnership Cash program for the holiday season and you can’t afford to miss out. Partnership Cash can be spent at over 50 local merchants throughout Freeport and Stephenson County. Partnership Cash is a great way to buy for friends, employees, teachers, and others and be sure the dollars stay with local […]

November commemorates Native American Heritage Month and the impact of Native culture in our communities. November 8, 2024 The Greater Freeport Partnership is committed to promoting, equity, celebrating diversity, and creating a culture of belonging in Freeport and Stephenson County. November commemorates Native American Heritage Month and the impact of Native culture in our communities. Kim Sigafus McIver is an award-winning author, speaker and Illinois Road Scholar on Native culture and history. She is a member of the […]

Networking is Storytelling October 29, 2024 As I have been talking with companies to schedule Business After Hours or Rise n’ Shine networking sessions in 2025, it is gratifying to hear how many businesses are interested in sharing their stories at these events. Telling your story is an important element of success for a business. Granted, for most businesses, the people who show up at a […]

When we say Partner, that means You October 24, 2024 In an organization that has “partnership” in its name, it is no wonder we like making friends. But when using the word “partner,” we aren’t just talking about the noun meaning the people and organizations we are thrilled to work with, we are also talking about the verb – the action of coming together toward a common goal for the […]