Northwest Business Magazine
The Nicholson family has been selling hardware in Rockford since the late 1800s.

Buying Local: Why it Matters to You


In an age when so much about our economy feels out of control, it’s good to know that it’s within our power to impact our local economy. Learn why ‘Buy Local’ is not just a slogan for good business, but a strategy for economic recovery.

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Identity Theft

Identity Theft: Precaution is the Best Medicine

Identity thieves can strike anywhere, any time. While they seem like nameless, faceless boogeymen, they really can be deterred. Learn how to protect yourself.

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Dr. Richard Miller believes the need for eyeglasses will be gone 20 years from now.

Success Story: Miller Eye Center

Meet a doctor who’s literally opening peoples’ eyes to better vision, and find out why he’s so passionate about giving customers quality service and procedures.

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Linda Brantley with son Eric, his wife Judy, and Linda’s granddaughter, Sophia.

Success Story: Trein’s Jewelry

Meet a family-owned jewelery store that prides itself on reputation and quality, part of the secret behind Dixon’s oldest business.

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Sales are up 130 percent, since George Schaffner came on board one year ago as general manager of Lou Bachrodt Auto Mall.

Success Story: Lou Bachrodt Auto Mall

Meet a Rockford-area auto dealership that’s finding new energy thanks to a 35-year veteran of the local car industry.

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Northwest Business Magazine NEWS & EVENTS
EIGERlab Readies For FastPitch Competition

FROM EIGERLAB: ROCKFORD — Planning for the 6th Annual Stateline FastPitch Competition on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at the NIU Outreach Center in Rockford, IL is well underway. EIGERlab is…
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Friends of RVC Library Host Fundraiser

FROM ROCK VALLEY COLLEGE: ROCKFORD – The Friends of the Estelle M. Black Library at Rock Valley College will host a fundraiser at Barnes & Noble in the CherryVale Mall…
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Rockford EDC Eager for GoGlobal Conference

FROM ROCKFORD AREA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL: ROCKFORD – The Illinois SBDC International Trade Center (ITC) along with its Go Global planning partners announce the line-up for Go Global V: Putting…
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