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Author archive for Billy George

  • Diversity in Business

    Last week we had the first class of our 2024 BASE Camp program. The Business Academy for Small Businesses &…

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  • Celebrating Black History Month: Local Events in Freeport and Stephenson County

    As we usher in the month of February, celebrating Black History Month takes center stage across the nation. In Freeport…

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  • Manufacturing is Key to Stephenson County’s Economy

    A key pillar in Illinois’ economic base is manufacturing. The manufacturing industry has a variety of subsectors with a very…

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  • Renewing our Tourism Economy

    The month of January presents a great opportunity to review data from the previous year and plan for the year…

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  • Helping Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses

    The Greater Freeport Partnership works to enhance the economic and community development of the Freeport and Stephenson County areas in…

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  • 2024: What’s Ahead for the Greater Freeport Partnership

    Happy New Year! The Partnership is looking ahead, and we want to share a short digest of projects and initiatives…

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  • Spreading Good News

    The holiday season is great for sharing joy. The small acts of kindness, generosity, and philanthropy that exude around the…

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  • Partnership & City Committed to Serve in 2024

    Three weeks ago, the Partnership contacted our membership and asked for your support as we advocated for full funding from…

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  • Guest Columnist Michelle DeHaven Quast: Philanthropy is for Everyone

    November 28 is worldwide GivingTuesday, a day that, according to the organization’s website, is: “a global generosity movement unleashing the…

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  • Thankfulness

    As we enter this week of Thanksgiving, it is a great time to remember the many reasons we have to…

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