Featured Business Volume 8: Peak Medical Home Care
Peak Medical Home Care Phone: (815) 398-1333 Website: http://peakmedicalhomecare.com/ Description: PEAK Medical Home Care provides a full range of healthcare services for any age right in the comfort of home: Companionship/homemaker, certified nursing assistant, nurses and physician. Our services are available from a single hour to 24 hours
Featured Business Volume 7: Laynie Bug’s Bows
Your Business Name: Laynie Bug's Bows Business Phone: 815-222-4828 Hours of Operation: All Hours Business Email: layniebugsbows@gmail.com Year Established: 2010 Brief Description of your Business: Laynie Bug's Bows (named after my daughter) originally started with hair accessories, head bands, bows and some clothing. Over the
A Local Holiday Market Recap Video
Check out this awesome recap video of A Local Holiday Market from earlier this month! https://vimeo.com/149694093
Is Your Business Ready for a Disaster?
- Jon Weber, Pa-Plinka.com Although it is not a pleasant thought, recent area weather events made me think about how to prepare for the event of a disaster or weather event when owning a business. On the day I am typing this,
WBL Gets Some Local News Love
Hey everyone! Winnebago Buy Local was featured on WREX! WREX did a spot on the importance of shopping locally this holiday season. Here's the video so you can check it out yourself! WREX.com – Rockford’s News Leader
Featured Business Volume 6: The Canine Crunchery
The Canine Crunchery Address: 1422 20th Street, Rockford, IL 61104 Business Phone: 815.520.4752 Hours of Operation: Tues 10:30-6:00, W-F 10:00-6:00, Sat 10:00-4:00. Closed Sun, Mon Business Email: Thecaninecrunchery@gmail.com Year Established: 2012 The Canine Crunchery, Inc. is Rockford's very own wholesome, all-natural dog bakery and pet boutique. We
Winnebago Buy Local Networking Event for LOCAL Grassroots Businesses
This event's theme is Customer Service Our Keynote Speaker Randa Noble, Trainer and Motivational speaker presenting, "Top 8 Exceptional Customer Service Practices"! There will also be a presentation and samples by EZ Dinners, our lovely host for this event. Below are the
Featured Business Volume 5: PC Tech 2U
P.C. Tech 2 U Address: 1611 N Alpine Rd. Rockford IL 61107 Business Phone: 815-871-2470 Hours of Operation: M-F 10AM to 6PM Saturday 10AM to 3PM Business Email: Robert@pctech2u.com Year Established: 2002 1. Brief Description of your Business: Affordable on Site Repair for Business and Residential. Sales and
Featured Business Volume 4: Rocktown Adventures
Address: 313 N. Madison Street Rockford Business Phone: 815-636-9066 Hours of Operation: Tues - Fri 10 - 8, Sat 10 - 6, Sun 11 - 5. Business Email: info@rocktownadventures.com 1. Brief Description of your Business: Rocktown is a specialty outdoor outfitter and adventure club. We specialize
NEWS: Winnebago Buy Local receives proclamation from the City of Rockford
ROCKFORD IL, AUGUST 3RD, 2015– Tonight, Mayor Morrissey and the City Council for the City of Rockford proclaimed August, Winnebago Buy Local Month! Winnebago Buy Local has been around for 5 years now, and has around 200 businesses as members. We are a
NEWS: Winnebago Buy Local Receives Proclamation from the Village of Machesney Park
JULY 20TH, 2015 MACHESNEY PARK– Tonight, the Village of Machesney Park kickstarted the Winnebago Buy Local Proclamation Parade! Village Mayor, Jerry Bolin gave Winnebago Buy Local a special proclamation making August "WINNEBAGO BUY LOCAL MONTH" county-wide! An array of local business representatives were there
Featured Business Volume 3: Willow’s Cleaning Service
Business Phone: 815 - 520 - 4996 Hours of Operation: 8-4 Business Email: willow1272@aol.com Year Established: 2004 1. Brief Description of your Business: Started in 2004 Willow's Cleaning offers all natural non-toxic cleaning.. Saving our Planet,
Why Collaboration is Necessary Between Local Businesses
In the world of the Entrepreneur and small business owner, collaboration is key. As with anything in life, a business will get more out of collaboration if they place themselves in a position to get involved. Here are a few reasons we believe collaborating with
Featured Business Volume 2: Hear More Music
Business Phone: 815.877.6832 Hours of Operation: By Appointment Business Email: hearmoremusic@gmail.com Year Established: 2009 1. Brief Description of your Business: We offer fine stereo, home theater and whole-house music systems. Installation available. 2. What is the best advice anyone has ever given you about business? Be
Focus on Collaboration; Winnebago Buy Local Networking Event for LOCAL Grassroots Businesses
"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." —Helen Keller Click "See More" for all of the event details for FOCUS on COLLABORATION! You do not want to miss this special event. THURSDAY, June 18th, 6:00PM at Culture Shock
Featured Business Volume 1: A-Sign Designs Graphics & Advertising
Address: 125 Wallace Ave. Machesney Park, IL 61115 Phone: 815-877-5096 Hours: 9 to 5 or anytime you call, we're your 24 hour sign shop.(Hubby Bill Johnson's comment when the phone rings at 9pm on Saturday night and I answer it.) Established in 2000 1. Brief
Networking + Learning for LOCAL Businesses – Develop Your Fastpitch!
THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 6:00PM at Al's Carpet Flooring & Design This year Winnebago Buy Local is focusing on bringing more education to our events. This upcoming event is NOT TO BE MISSED! Brian McIntyre from EigerLab will be speaking about how to
A Local Holiday Market 2014
A Local Holiday Market is Saturday December 6th, at Rockford University from 10am-4pm. The first 100 families receive a commemorative tote bag filled with local goodies! Enjoy shopping 100% locally from dozens of local businesses, take photos in Special Moment's Photo
“Meeting of the Media Minds” – Jax Pub
Networking + Education for Grassroots, Locally Owned, Homegrown, Started-from-Scratch businesses in Winnebago County. THURSDAY, October 23rd, 6:00PM at Jax Pub [RSVP Here] This educational event will feature a panel of local media celebrities from TV, Newspaper, Radio, and Alt. News who will be
Winnebago Buy Local Event for Grassroots Businesses – Getting your message across by Aaron Wilson
THURSDAY, AUGUST 28th, 6:00PM at Al Grace Appliance and TV! 811 West Riverside, Rockford Illinois. This year Winnebago Buy Local is focusing on bringing more education to our events. This upcoming event is NOT TO BE MISSED! This event will feature Aaron