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Join us May 14, 2025 at the Simantel Group cool new office space in Peoria! We will be discussing ACCE’s newly released Horizon 2035 report. 

• Linchpin Influences fundamental to chambers’ role as trusted community leaders 

• Timely Influences highly relevant now and possibly in the future 

• Timeless Influences that every generation of chamber leader faces 

The day will begin at 9:00 a.m. and conclude at 3:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided.

Our discussion will be facilitated by Angela Kay Larson who is the CEO of the Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce.

Angela Kay Larson is a proven business leader, strategist, and marketing professional with a recognized talent for building collaborative working relationships and driving execution through leadership, coaching, and team dynamics – all toward translating business strategy into action. Angela has experience in several sectors including manufacturing, non-profit, tourism, economic development, healthcare, and agriculture. 

Before joining the Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce in August 2024, Angela served clients through her consulting firm, Grindstone Strategic. Prior to that, she served as Vice President of Marketing for Woods Equipment Company, a Division of Oregon Tool where she was responsible for new product initiatives, pricing optimization, channel communication, brand awareness, and facilitation of overall business strategy. Earlier in her career, Angela served as Director of Marketing for SwedishAmerican Health System, now UW Health. Angela recently completed her Chairman of the Board of German American State Bank, a Foresight Financial Bank, and serves on the board of Hargrove Association Insights, a research and collective intelligence firm. Angela is married to a fourth-generation farmer and lives on a farmstead in the rolling hills of Pecatonica.