Top 5 Reasons To Buy Local
- Enrich the community economy.
Each time money is spent at a locally-owned business, the tax stays in Winnebago County to support local resources such as schools, parks, police and fire...and much more. - Keep Winnebago County original.
We ensure that unique, one-of-a-kind businesses survive. - Provide more jobs.
All together, locally owned independent businesses are our largest employer. - Ensure a solid foundation for local nonprofit organizations who serve us.
Locally owned businesses give more. - Create good places to work:
We want work life to reflect home town friendliness and familiarity. Treating our employees well is part of our community commitment.
Winnebago Buy Local
Winnebago Buy Local's mission is to support and cultivate local independent businesses focused on transforming our local economy toward green jobs, sustainable industries, and practices and buying local first.Featured Local Business

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Buying and shopping locally is important to me because Rockford is my home, and you are my neighbors. If I have the opportunity to support my community, my friends, my neighbors, it is a no-brainer to do so. Continue readingExplore the Members!
- Culture Shock – Clothing and Records
- All Paws Beauty Salon
- Michaelsen Tai Chi & Therapy
- High Caliber Creations
- Pet Sitting By Tina™
- Parma Tax and Accounting Services
- Where Doors Speak
- The Foot Lodge, Inc.
- Designated Drivers of Illinois, Inc.
- Outer Spaces
- Alpine Body Shop
- Sweet Pans Shoppe
- Hear.More.Music. LLC
- Special Moments Photobooth
- Rockford Woman’s Club
- P.C. Tech 2U, Inc.
- Dairy Häus Homemade Ice Cream
- Service Security Technologies, Inc.
- Infinitely Sweet
- Now and Then Antiques and Collectibles
- Soundtrack Events – Take A Vow
- Pizzazz Dezynz by Diana Alexander
- Freedom Builders and Remodelers
- Riverside Community Bank
- Solko Photography and Video – Photobooth Rockford
- Colorlab Cosmetics, INC.
- Grace Funeral and Cremation Services
- Oscars Pub and Grill
- Laynie Bug’s Bows
- Katie’s Cup Coffee Bar
- Poison Ivy Pub and Restaurant
- Behind The Times Clocks
- Rock Valley Compounding Pharmacy
- Start Up Social Media
- the groundUP stores
- Al’s Carpet Flooring & Design Center
- Beautiful Day Linens
- The Canine Crunchery, Inc.
- Ryan Davis Photography
- The Olive Oil Experience
- Worland Guitars
- Hitched Inc.
- A-Sign Designs
- Skyward Promotions
- Enigma Wraps
- Thor Advertising
- CC Rainz
- Wyntir Lights
- Willow’s Cleaning Services
- Noah’s Ark No Kill Shelter
- Tracy Hammack, LMT Massage and Wellness
- Pasta Cucina
- FitMe Wellness
- Pa-Plinka
- Peak Medical Homecare
- 3 G’s Clutter Cleaners
- C. Tyson Photography
- Liquid Dipped Designs, INC.
- Nichols Barber Shop
- Roxy Carmichael
- Pampered Pet Grooming and GDawg Pet Bakery
- Kate’s Pie Shop and Record Store
- Cherry Valley Landscape Center
- Kori Steinke Licensed Massage Therapist
- Oblique Ideas, Inc.
- Advance Marketing
- Wired Cafe
- Great Hang-Ups/GH2
- Maximum Performance
- Treazured Memories
- Photobooth Rockford
- Bookworm Bakery and Cafe
- AnJan’s Eats
- Atmosphere-Nails.Hair
- Wonderland Books and Toys
- Laura’s Trinkets and Gifts
- Kryptonite Bar
- Phoenix Traders
- Jadabug Gourmet Coffee Roasters
- The Ryan Company (RyCom)
- Artale Wine
- The Rock River Times
- The Olympic Tavern
- Panino’s Restaurants
- Lino’s Restaurant
- Four Sisters Organic Farm
- Giovannis and Big Al’s Bar
- Belles Firm of Architecture, Inc.
- Iro Custom Cosmetics
- Our Walk-In Closet
- Tures and Associates, P.C.
- Jax Pub
- Interiors
- Popcorn Parlor
- lisA fRosT Studio
- Olives and Ivy Restaurant
- El Sol de Rockford
- Candle Crest Soy Candles
- LaserCare Inc.
- The Paper Button Studios
