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Stories
Every community is built by the stories told from each of the successes of our residents and businesses. Here are a few from Freeport and Stephenson County.
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![Ryan Shirley, "Don't do it for the praise, do it for the purpose."](https://greaterfreeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/11-Ryan-Shirley-bw-600x400-1-300x200-1-jpg.webp)
![Ryan Shirley, "Don't do it for the praise, do it for the purpose."](https://greaterfreeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/11-Ryan-Shirley-bw-600x400-1-300x200-1-jpg.webp)
![Diane Regan quote](https://greaterfreeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2-Diane-Regan-bw-600x400-1-300x200-1-jpg.webp)
![Diane Regan quote](https://greaterfreeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/2-Diane-Regan-bw-600x400-1-300x200-1-jpg.webp)
![Mindy Reiman quote](https://greaterfreeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/6-Mindy-Reiman-bw-600x400-1-300x200-1-jpg.webp)
![Mindy Reiman quote](https://greaterfreeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/6-Mindy-Reiman-bw-600x400-1-300x200-1-jpg.webp)
![Austin Bower quote](https://greaterfreeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/5-Austin-Bower-bw-600x900-1-200x300-1-jpg.webp)
![Austin Bower quote](https://greaterfreeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/5-Austin-Bower-bw-600x900-1-200x300-1-jpg.webp)
![](https://greaterfreeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Freeport-Stories-Revision212-600x379-Twice-as-Nice.jpg)
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![Gary Eisenhower quote](https://greaterfreeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/8-Gary-Eisenhower-Sr-bw-600x400-1-300x200-1-jpg.webp)
![Gary Eisenhower quote](https://greaterfreeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/8-Gary-Eisenhower-Sr-bw-600x400-1-300x200-1-jpg.webp)
![Marilyn Smit quote](https://greaterfreeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/12-Marilyn-Smit-bw-600x400-1-300x200-1-jpg.webp)
![Marilyn Smit quote](https://greaterfreeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/12-Marilyn-Smit-bw-600x400-1-300x200-1-jpg.webp)
![Steve Kneubuehl quote](https://greaterfreeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/1-Steve-Kneubuehl-bw-600x900-1-200x300-1-jpg.webp)
![Steve Kneubuehl quote](https://greaterfreeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/1-Steve-Kneubuehl-bw-600x900-1-200x300-1-jpg.webp)
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![Stephanie Lewis quote](https://greaterfreeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/3-stephanie-lewis-bw-600x400-1-300x200-1-jpg.webp)
![Stephanie Lewis quote](https://greaterfreeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/3-stephanie-lewis-bw-600x400-1-300x200-1-jpg.webp)
![Miles Schwartz quote](https://greaterfreeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/4-Miles-Schwartz-bw-600x400-1-300x200-1-jpg.webp)
![Miles Schwartz quote](https://greaterfreeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/4-Miles-Schwartz-bw-600x400-1-300x200-1-jpg.webp)
![Ted Tomita quote](https://greaterfreeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/10-Ted-Tomita-bw-600x400-1-300x200-1-jpg.webp)
![Ted Tomita quote](https://greaterfreeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/10-Ted-Tomita-bw-600x400-1-300x200-1-jpg.webp)
![Chris Schneiderman quote](https://greaterfreeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/9-Chris-Schneiderman-bw-600x900-1-200x300-1-jpg.webp)
![Chris Schneiderman quote](https://greaterfreeport.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/9-Chris-Schneiderman-bw-600x900-1-200x300-1-jpg.webp)
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Playing Games July 17, 2024 It is summer. There is no question about it. We have the heat, festivals, golf outings, and summer storms to prove it. It is easy this time of year to go from meeting to event, seemingly ad infinitum. Our focus in the summer can become very short term: How do I get into air conditioning the fastest? How can I […]
Happy July 4th July 2, 2024 As we approach the 4th of July, I want to take a moment to wish each of you a very happy and safe Independence Day. This holiday is a time to celebrate the freedoms and opportunities we enjoy, and it’s also a perfect occasion to spend quality time with family and friends. At the Greater Freeport Partnership, we understand the […]
Know Your Audience June 19, 2024 Freeport, greater freeport partnership, Stephenson County Other Partnership staff members and I often get asked to speak to local service organizations about what’s going on in Freeport and Stephenson County. We love these occasions to get out in the community, hear from great people, talk about positive progress, and learn from other perspectives. Before one such opportunity last week, I was able to join the group […]