Public Partners
In any community, the city and state government are vitally important to economic progress. The Greater Freeport Partnership works closely with city, county, and state government officials to ensure Stephenson County remains progressive & business friendly.
City of Freeport, IL
Mayor: Jodi Miller
City Manager: Rob Boyer
Website: www.cityoffreeport.org
Phone: 815-235-8200
City Hall
314 W. Stephenson St.
Freeport, IL 61032
Stephenson County, IL
Chairperson: Scott Helms
County Administrator: Georgia Newcomer
Website: www.co.stephenson.il.us
Phone: 815-235-8271
County Administrative Offices
50W. Douglas St., Suite 1002
Freeport, IL 61032
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2025: The Big Reveal is here January 14, 2025 If you clicked on this story looking for a super-secret news story – thanks! You’ve already proven you are in the top 25 percent of good media users! Now, stick with me for the real tragedy of the other 75 percent … As a journalism student, it was always impressed upon the group the importance of the inverted pyramid – […]
New Year, New Laws January 3, 2025 Depending on when you read this, New Year’s Day is right around the corner or just happened. New Year’s is a time when many of us make resolutions for the coming year in the hopes of improving ourselves or our situation. If you own or manage a business, the State of Illinois has some “resolutions” for you that are more […]
Exploring Global Opportunities: Highlights from the 2nd Annual International Business Forum December 17, 2024 On December 12, businesses from across Illinois gathered at Loves Park City Hall for Representative John M. Cabello’s 2nd Annual International Business Forum. This event provided an exceptional opportunity to expand horizons, develop new relationships, and explore untapped international markets. The forum, held from 1 to 4 pm, featured honored dignitaries from Canada, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Portugal, and Taiwan. These […]
It is Who You Know December 11, 2024 In a world where available information compounds almost daily, it is hard to ever consider yourself an expert in any topic. Businesses and industries do their best to stay on top of what most closely affects them and then lean into other sources to fill in these gaps in knowledge. The resources available to the Partnership are no different. However, […]