Online Registration Now Closed
Please emaill Kerry Vistine madysenw@greaterbeloitchamber.org to be placed on a waiting list.
The GBCC 98th Annual Dinner
Tuesday, March 11th
The Eclipse Center
Keynote Speaker:
Rorke Denver
NAVY SEAL COMMANDER. SPEAKER, NY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR, HUSBAND, FATHER.
Commander Rorke Denver has run every phase of training for the U.S. Navy SEALs and led special-forces missions in the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and other international hot spots. He starred in the hit film Act of Valro, which is based on true SEAL adventures.
His first book, the New Yor Times Bestseller: Damn Few: Making the Modern SEAL Warrior, lakes you inside his personal story and the fascinating, demanding SEAL training program. His second book, Worth Dying For, speaks to leadership, service and the future of our nation. He starred in Season One of the Fox TV show American Grit.
Rorke was an assault team leader for over 200 combat missions and awarded the Bronze Star with “V” for valourous action in combat. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Syracuse University, where he was an All-American Lacrosse player and captain of the Varsity lacrosse team. He earned a Master’s Degree in Global Business Leadership from the University of San Diego and is the founder and CEO of EVER ONWARD, a leadership and human performance brand.
Website: https://rorkedenver.com/about-rorke/
Cost:
- $85 Investor Individual/$125 Non-Investor Individual
- $700 Corporate table of 8 (Investors ONLY)
About Jacqueline Ruiz
Jacqueline is currently the CEO of award-winning JJR Marketing, one of the fastest-growing marketing and public relations agencies in Chicago, and Fig Factor Media, an international media publishing company that helps individuals bring their books to life. She is the founder of The Fig Factor Foundation, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to giving vision, direction, and structure to young Latinas ages 12-25. She is the President of Instituto Desarrollo Amazing Aguascalientes, the first youth center in Calvillo, Aguascalientes, Mexico, offering various hands-on experience, courses, and global connections to support the local troubled youth in defining their dreams. As a two-time cancer survivor, she understands the value of living every day to the fullest.
Jacqueline currently serves as a board member for the The Fig Factor Foundation, the Alumni Executive Board at the College of DuPage, LovePurse and the World Leaders Forum. She is a recent graduate of the DePaul University Women Entrepreneurship Cohort 3 and the Stanford University Graduate School of Business, Latino Business Action Network Cohort 11. She represents one of the 1.6% of female entrepreneurs in the U.S. who have achieved a business revenue exceeding seven figures.
Jacqueline is one of the very few Latina sports airplane pilots in the United States and the founder of Latinas in Aviation global brand. She believes that “taking off is optional, landing on your dreams is mandatory.”
Deadline to Register is
Monday, February 24
Call 608-365-8835 for more information
Dinner Reservations
Timeline:
- 5:00pm – 6:00pm — Cocktail reception – Cash bar.
- 6:00pm – Dinner service begins catered by Merrill and Houston’s Steak Joint.
- Year in Review
- Awards
- 7:25pm – Keynote Speaker – Rorke Denver
- 8:00pm – Event ends.
Menu:
Salad with Vinaigrette Dressing, Dinner Rolls with Butter
Single Beef Entrée Plated Dinner:
- Top Sirloin with Red Wine Redaction Sauce
- Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- Asparagus
Vegetarian Single Entrée Plated Dinner:
- Butternut Squash Vegan Arancini
- Garlic Mashed Potatoes
- Asparagus
Dessert:
- Nothing Bundt Cakes Bundtinis in an assortment of flavors.
If you are a prospective member planning to attend, please contact Aimee Thurner at aimeet@greaterbeloitchamber.org or 608-365-8835
Please email Madysen Wade madysen@greaterbeloitchamber.org to be placed on a waiting list.
A special thank you to
ABC Supply
for their Speaker Sponsorship.
Thank you to our Event Sponsors
Our Annual Dinner Sponsors Make This All Possible!
Our sponsors believe in our mission to engage with member businesses, advocate for their success, and enhance the Greater Beloit community which is why they’ve decided to distinguish themselves as business and community leaders and sponsor the largest business event of the year, GBCC Annual Dinner.
Without their support, our business event wouldn’t be possible! Thank you!
Sponsorship Levels & Benefits | 98th Annual Dinner
Gold Sponsor – $3000 (Sold Out)
- Private reception with Keynote speaker
- 8 Complimentary event seats (1 table)
- Preferred seating at event
- Complementary bottle of red and white wine at table
- Special table decor
- Featured in event program
- Logo included on invitation and all other promotional materials
- Logo displayed at event and on GBCC website
- Recognized in the GBCC e-newsletter and social media
Silver Sponsor – $2000
- 8 Complimentary event seats (1 table)
- Preferred seating at event
- Special table decor
- Featured in event program
- Logo displayed at event
- Recognized in the GBCC e-newsletter and social media
Decor Sponsor – $750
- Recognition at event
To become a sponsor:
Reach out to Aimee taimeet@greaterbeloitchamber.org
Award Nominations
Each year, the Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce recognizes and celebrates member businesses at our annual awards ceremony. Please help us by nominating a member individual or business deserving of the following awards:
- Large Business of the Year
- Small Business of the Year
- Paulette Christensen Ambassador of the Year
- Rising Professional of the Year
- Non-Profit of the Year
- Entrepreneur of the Year
- Walter R. Knight Diversity Award
The Awards Nomination Committee will take your nominations into consideration.
Submissions will open on January 21st and close February 7th at noon.
Our 2024 Award Winners
(Left To Right)
- Large Business of the Year:
Welders Supply - Ambassador of the Year:
Selina Quinn - Non-Profit of the Year:
Stateline Boys & Girls Club - Entrepreneur of the Year:
Kevin Young Jr. - Ken Hendricks Community Spirit Award:
Brad Austin - Small Business of the Year Award:
Senz Redieske Insurance Agence - Walter R. Knight Diversity Award:
Regina Dunkin - Rising Professional of the Year:
Jamie Keraka - Laurence A. Raymer Headliner Award:
Nick Dimassis
