Meet Grant
When did you move to the Rockford area?
Born and raised here in the 815, baby! I’m as Rockford as deep-dish and dibs on street parking.
What are your hobbies or interests?
Family time, golf, and, you know, living the good life.
Favorite restaurant in Rockford?
Tough one, but let’s go with Carlyle Brewing Company.
Best place to grab pizza in Rockford?
Definitely Pino’s.
What’s one piece of advice you’d give to someone new to Rockford?
Be open-minded, find your people, find your spots, and enjoy the community.
Favorite fall activity or attraction in the area?
Valley Orchard with the kiddos.
Favorite winter activity or attraction in the area?
There are so many great sledding spots, and also a good old snowshoe through Sinnissippi is nice.
Favorite winter activity or attraction in the area?
There are so many great sledding spots, and also a good old snowshoe through Sinnissippi is nice.
Favorite summer activity or attraction in the area?
Enjoying the super affordable local golf community.
What do you think makes Rockford such a great place to live?
This is my hometown, so it’s hard to pinpoint, but I believe this to be an honest city. People aren’t trying to get one over or be something they aren’t. It makes for a good community.
What do you think makes Rockford such a great place to live?
This is my hometown, so it’s hard to pinpoint, but I believe this to be an honest city. People aren’t trying to get one over or be something they aren’t. It makes for a good community.
Occupation
Executive Director at Rock Valley College.
What stage of life are you in?
Professional with kids.
How do you prefer to meet or connect?
I’m up for anything—virtual, in person, or hybrid.
What’s your best advice for someone experiencing their first winter in Rockford?
Embrace the cold. Drive slow. Get a book.
Favorite local event or festival
Screw City Beerfest.
Best place to go for a night out in Rockford?
My nights out aren’t what they used to be, so a nice dinner at Woodfire Pizza with the family is about as good as it gets
One hidden gem in the Rockford area that you’d recommend?
Na, can’t put the hidden gems on the interwebs.
What’s your favorite thing about the Rockford community?
The people, the accessibility to important conversations with a simple phone call or email.
If you had a free day in Rockford, what would you do?
Good question, I am unfamiliar with those currently.
Where’s the best place to enjoy nature in or around Rockford?
Rock Cut State Park.
Best way to get involved in the community?
Talk to Whitney!
Best way to get involved in the community?
Talk to Whitney!
