🤝 LEADERS IN MOTION MIXER #2
Theme: “From Connections to Collaboration: Turning Relationships Into Impact”
Connect with Purpose. Collaborate with Intention. Create Lasting Impact.
📅 Thursday, November 19, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Comprehensive Community Solutions, Inc.
917 S. Main Street
Rockford, IL 61101
🎤 FEATURED GUEST SPEAKER
We are honored to welcome James Patterson, President of the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois, as our featured guest speaker!
James will share his insight on:
“Investing in Community: From Shared Vision to Collective Action.”
His presentation will focus on the importance of community investment, meaningful partnerships, and working together to create sustainable opportunities throughout the Rockford region.
🤝 WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
We are calling on our community leaders, organizational directors, program managers, supervisors, coordinators, educators, nonprofit professionals, business leaders, and dedicated staff members who are passionate about strengthening Rockford!
This is NOT a vendor fair, and there is no need to bring a vendor table or promotional setup.
Instead, we want to bring together the PEOPLE behind the programs, organizations, businesses, and initiatives that serve our community.
Whether you lead an organization, manage a program, supervise a team, work directly with community members, or simply have a passion for making a difference, we want YOU in the room!
💡 WHAT TO EXPECT
✨ Meaningful Networking: Connect with individuals and organizations doing impactful work throughout our community.
🤝 The Collaboration Challenge: Participate in an interactive networking activity designed to help identify potential partnerships, share resources, and turn conversations into actionable opportunities.
🎤 Community Leadership & Inspiration: Hear from our featured guest speaker about the power of partnerships and collective impact.
🌟 Community Partnership Spotlight: Recognize the individuals and organizations helping move Rockford forward.
🍽️ Food, Refreshments & Door Prizes: Enjoy an evening of connection, conversation, and community!
🎯 OUR GOAL IS SIMPLE:
We don’t want people leaving with just business cards.
We want people leaving with new relationships, fresh ideas, potential partnerships, and actual plans to work together.
Imagine what we could accomplish if our community leaders, managers, and frontline staff came together, shared their resources, identified opportunities, and worked collectively toward solutions.
Stronger programs. Stronger partnerships. Stronger neighborhoods. A stronger Rockford.
That is what our Connect & Thrive Collective is all about!
📣 HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!
Please share this invitation and the attached flyer with your leadership teams, colleagues, program managers, community partners, and anyone you believe should be part of this conversation.
We are looking forward to bringing together 75–100 passionate individuals who are ready to connect, collaborate, and make a difference!
Because building a stronger Rockford isn’t the responsibility of just one organization. It takes ALL of us working together! 💪🏾
Thank you all for your continued commitment to our community. We look forward to seeing you on November 19!
ONE COMMUNITY. ONE PURPOSE. STRONGER TOGETHER! 🤝